You And I
Blujazz, 2023
9/10
The inimitable vocalist Dianne Fraser is joined by Todd Schroeder, Adam Cohen and Denise Fraser for these 10 tracks that pay homage to Leslie Bricusse.
“At The Crossroad/After Today” opens the listen with Fraser’s moving pipes alongside Schroeder’s elegant and emotive piano playing, and “Pure Imagination” follows with Cohen’s graceful bass adding much richness to the breezy melodies.
“Le Jazz Hot” occupies the middle spot and brings a playful and dance floor ready appeal of finger snapping, animated drumming from Denise and charming vocal acrobatics, while “Happiness” is an intimate moment of poetic singing and sophisticated keys.
Landing near the end, the title track emits much power via Fraser’s moving delivery, and “Two For The Road” continues that tone with expressive singing, dreamy keys and aching bass.
A sensitive batch of interpretations that make for an excellent debut, let’s hope there’s more on the horizon from Fraser’s absorbing voice.
Travels well with: Audrey Silver- Oklahoma; Hannah Gill- Everybody Loves A Lover