‘30’ Live At Dizzy’s Club
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
Listen to ‘30’ Live At Dizzy’s Club
An outfit spearheaded by the drummer Sherrie Maricle, the DIVA Jazz Orchestra bring their large cast to this 30th Anniversary listen that includes both band and fan favorites from their extensive catalog of songs.
“Something’s Coming” opens the listen with bright brass, where Erica Von Kleist’s alto saxophone solo suits the lively climate, and “In A Mellow Tone” follows with a calm demeanor that features Jen Krupa’s mesmerizing trombone playing.
The big band presence of “Everyday I Have The Blues” features Sue Giles’ expressive vocals amid Scheila Gonzales’ precise alto sax, while “I Feel Pretty” is a rich and powerful album highlight that’s populated by Barbara Laronga’s playful flugelhorn.
“Inka Dinka Doo” arrives near the end, places Tomoko Ohno on piano and is textured meticulously, and “Airmail Special” exits with Kellin Hanas’ trumpet, Noriko Ueda’s bass and Sherrie Maricle’s drums for the rock tinted and dynamic finish.
The sound quality here is excellent, as are the tunes, as the ensemble prove that they’ve forged a significant and timeless arsenal of jazz tunes that we could never tire of.
Travels well with: The Diva Jazz Orchestra- DIVA Swings Broadway; The Grace Fox Big Band- Eleven O’Seven