“All music, but particularly jazz is the ultimate example of the beauty that can be created by learning from and appreciating disparate cultures. Jazz is the ultimate expression of freedom.” – Javier Nero Outside in Music is excited to announce the August 7th release of Freedom, the debut album from trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator, … Read More
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Lorens Chuno, Doing Jazz Click the play button to listen to this program. On her new album, Out for Delivery, Vocalist Lauren Desberg flirts boldly with today’s pop sound while remaining informed by Jazz. Join Lauren and me as she talks about Japan, interludes, restaurant gigs, New Orleans, and other randomly connected inspirations. Out for Delivery features saxophonist Braxton … Read More
George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Known also for her work as a photographer, Lauren Desberg shows her vocal skills with a collection of musical snapshots with a team of Kris Bowers/p, Ben Shepherd/eb, Jonathan Barber/dr, Russell Hall/b, Braxton/ts and Andrew Renfroe/g. The songs are either originals, or original arrangements in a quirky and eclectic manner. … Read More
Damian Wilkes, UK Vibe ‘Out For Delivery’ is the third album for LA born but currently New York based vocalist Lauren Desberg, with this 12-track release containing mainly original material with only two tracks being covers. Here, Lauren’s band consists of saxophonist Braxton Cook, pianist Kris Bowers, drummer Jonathan Barber, guitarist Andrew Renfroe with Ben … Read More
by Ron Schepper, textura REVIEW: Brimming with personality, Lauren Desberg’s blessed with one of those instantly recognizable voices that sounds fabulous whether heard alone or multiplied into creamy harmonies. Raised in LA and now ensconced in New York, she’s a singer who combines the freshness of a youthful sensibility with the classic feel of jazz … Read More
Jim Hynes, Out for Delivery Out for Delivery is a different kind of jazz vocal album because songstress Lauren Desberg wants to be anything but predictable You may not even think it’s jazz as you know it. It’s an album that doesn’t rely on standards although there are two of them transformed into almost unrecognizable form. … Read More
By: Arnaldo DeSouteiro, Jazz Station Vocal CD of the Month Lauren Desberg: “Out For Delivery” Rating: **** What a thrilling, highly creative and surprising concept album! Produced by Drew Of the Drew and Will Wells, “Out For Delivery” is brought to fruition by the gene-defying songstress Lauren Desberg and some of today’s leading contemporary jazz … Read More
