Lorraine Feather, accomplished singer and songwriter, is to me one of those who are, in Duke’s phrase, ‘beyond category.’ Flirting with Disastercontinues her progression … a poetic universal … a golden voice of great character and musicality. Lorraine Feather continues to grow as a lyricist, vocalist, arranger, performer and human being.Ī Tom Waits-Mort Sahl kind of jazzer …thoughtful, winsome and yet swinging … cerebral, yet also celebratory stuff. Regardless of the melody or the lyrics, the star is Feather.ġ1 impressive songs, each with its own strength and beauty … the ballads on this recording are just stunning. The lyrics are sometimes wonderfully touching, but sometimes harshly realistic. She works sans net, fearless and supremely confident about what she’s offering, risks be damned. Henry … endlessly entertaining, tight hairpin lyrical turns, and surprising emotional cliffhangers that leave listeners both devastated and rejuvenated. Brenda Hillegas – Elmore MagazineĪ combination of Mystery Theaterand the female equivalent of O.

It could be a Broadway musical soundtrack or the best night you’ve had at a jazz club ever. Fred Bouchard – Down Beatįunny, sardonic, wise and occasionally wistful … dangerously thrilling … like love, a wildly unpredictable journeyĮerie … beautiful … The entire album feels like a one-woman play.

Lorraine Feather jazz’s savviest self-chronicler …the songs on Flirting With Disaster quiver with vulnerability … Feather’s lyrics tell us this album is a “wild ride from bliss to despair.” We should be grateful to have been invited along.

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