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Jay Lawrence and The Platinum Jazz Orchestra: Payin' My Dues

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Veteran drummer Jay Lawrence leads a powerful big band comprised of jazz luminaries such as Wayne Bergeron, Andy Martin, Bob Sheppard, Nestor Torres, and Ed Calle among others on a big band romp of primarily original compositions. One of them, "Don't Blame Me," showcases the vocals of award-winning blues and gospel singer Dee Daniels accompanied by trombonist Brian Woodbury and saxophonist Bob Sheppard. Daniels' emotional performance and reaching vocals marks this piece of magical moments one song on this fusion-tinged repertoire that is not to be missed.



Edward Blanco Contact Edward Blanco on All About Jazz.
Ed has been a jazz fan for almost forty years and hosts a jazz radio program at WDNA 88.9 FM.


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