Pearl, Deborah
EveningStar, 2011, CD
Instrument: Female Vocals
Issue: 17.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 
O’s Notes: Deborah Pearl is a fine jazz singer with a wide alto range. She sings in very natural tones in a way that is very appealing. Pearl was encouraged and inspired by the late Benny Carter and his wife Hilma. She delights us with “Wonderland”, “Doozy Blues” and the ultra cool “Scattin’ Back to Harlem” with Chris Colangelo walking his bass along beside her. Pearl sings in front of the legendary Benny Carter (sax) with his big band on two tracks notably “Happy Feet”. This posthumous experience is made capable with digital technology and cooperation from MusicMasters Jazz. The rest of the performance is as a quartet with Colangelo, Dave Karasony and pianist/coproducer Lou Forestieri. There is love in the air and a fitting dose of gratitude for Benny.
Publicist: Jazz Promo Services
