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Lisanne Lyons w/ The John Toomey Trio | |
| Lisanne Lyons | - vocals | |
| John Toomey | - piano | |
| Jimmy Masters | - bass | |
| Howard Curtis | - drums | |
| Chip McNeil | - saxes | |
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"Smile," Lisanne Lyons's latest album, reminds us of the magic that can happen when the right singer, the right song and the right accompaniment fall into place. Blessed with a luminous, flutelike soprano, Lyons delivers a collection of cheery themes and dreamy ballads that seem particularly well-suited to her bright tone and improvisational flair. Lyons gracefully demonstrates that while all jazz vocalists may consider themselves musicians, some are far more musician-like than others. Her fluid scatting and spot-on intonation allow her to fully participate as the fourth member of the John Toomey Trio while harmonizing the melody or engaging in crisp exchanges with drummer Howard Curtis. Toomey, Curtis and bassist Jimmy Masters are quick to create a nimble rapport with Lyons and are chiefly responsible for the album's fresh and often challenging arrangements. While the vintage standards easily outclass the more recent pop tunes, even the unusually languid rendition of "Never Can Say Goodbye" and the slow and sultry reprise of "Daydream" manage to cast a romantic spell, thanks in part to guest saxophonist Chip McNeill -- Mike Joyce
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