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Andrea Claburn, vocals – Nightshade

by Audiophile Audition | Jan 12, 2017 | Jazz CD Reviews

Andrea Claburn – Nightshade – [Distr. by CD Baby], 52:07 ***: A high calibre of  creativity.  (Andrea Claburn – vocals; Matt Clark – piano & Fender Rhodes; Sam Bevan – acoustic & electric bass; Alan Hall – drums; John Santos – percussion; Terrence Brewer – acoustic & electric guitars; Erik Jekabson – trumpet & flugelhorn;  Kasey Knudson – alto saxophone; Teddy Raven – tenor saxophone; Rob Ewing – trombone; Mads Tolling – violin & viola; Joseph Hébert – cello) Andrea Claburn, with her debut self-produced album Nightshade, has decided to “tilt at windmills”. But unlike Don Quixote, who mistakenly thought windmills were giants, Claburn is embarking on the long road to success. To complete the Quixote analogy, as described in the 1964 musical Man From La Mancha, she will “dream the impossible dream”. In her case, it might very well come true. Starting with a strong musical education, as well as a grounded and assured voice, Claburn uses these talents to  explore a collection of original pieces, along with some covers from the  jazz repertoire. While one might quibble with the inventiveness and sophistication of her own compositions,  she is at home with her other choices. The opening track, “Lionheart”, […]