Someday, Someday
Summit, 2021
8/10
The esteemed vocalist Rebecca DuMaine again aligns herself with her father, the acclaimed pianist Dave Miller, and they’ve also got Bill Belasco and Chuck Bennett on drums and bass to help navigate the 12 standards and 2 originals.
“Just Friends” starts the listen with an upbeat and danceable, timeless jazz flavor, as DuMaine’s bright and elegant vocals guide the quick opener, and “Alone Again (Naturally)” follows with a calmer pace of reserved keys from Miller, as DuMaine’s expressive pipes and Belasco’s deft drums steer the eloquent storytelling.
Landing near the middle, “Both Sides Now”, a Joni Mitchell tune, then finds an emotive and dreamy place to reside, while “Time To Get Unstuck (Happy Little New Song)”, a DuMaine original, is a playful and melodic highlight where scatting and gorgeous singing are both present. “I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan”, another standout tune, then displays DuMaine’s versatility as her flowing delivery complements the ballad and then later on swing atmosphere.
Close to the end, the glorious “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams” showcases Miller’s exceptional skills as bouncy bass from Bennett adds much to the feel good climate, and “Sunny” exits the listen with a brisk atmosphere of piano acrobatics, a glowing rhythm section and, of course, DuMaine’s inimitable singing.
Although many of the tracks here are tinted with melancholy, it’s ultimately a very hopeful listen, where Bossa Nova and boppish solos are present as Dumaine and company offer a top notch jazz listen that all fans of the genre will enjoy.
Travels well with: Dave Miller Trio- Just Imagine; Rebecca DuMaine And The Dave Miller Combo- Chez Nous