My Ship: Songs From 1941
Zoho, 2021
8/10
Listen to My Ship Songs From 1941
The jazz vocalist Dawn Derow brings us back to World War II times on this very well thought out listen, where her esteemed help illuminate these classics in an entirely new light.
“Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)” opens the listen with the brass and keys mixing with much elegance as Derow’s gorgeous pipes guide the timelesss jazz opener, and “Let’s Get Away From It All/How About You” follows with plucky bass and Aaron Heick’s bright flute as the playfulness unfolds with much charm.
Further along, “Chattanooga Choo Choo” makes great use of Daniel Glass’ drums alongside Derow’s diverse pipes in the frisky album highlight, while “Blues In The Night” flows with much attention to melody and rhythm as Derow displays her soulful side.
Near to the end, “At Last” offers a romantic mood amid pretty strings, warm piano and well timed horns, and “(There’ll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover” exits the listen with Derow taking an operatic approach to the cautious finish that’s aglow with much beauty.
Derow explores the emotional landscape of America during this trying time with a peacefulness and compassion that is quite nostalgic and certainly retains its uplifting demeanor splendidly.
Travels well with: Jan Daley- Home For Christmas; Alexis Parsons- Alexis