Lisa Young Quartet ‘Grace’
The Mag Dec-Jan 2007
“Words seem inadequate to describe the uniqueness of this extraordinary singer…A stunning vocal talent”
BILLY PINNELL: Words seem inadequate to describe the uniqueness of this extraordinary singer. Lisa Young is a student of the aural traditions of India, Africa and Bulgaria, specializing in Konnakkol (South Indian vocal percussion). Her latest album recorded with Ben Robertson (double bass), Dave Beck (drums), Stephen Magnusson (guitar), combines jazz improvisations on original songs with wordless pieces that sound inspired by Al Jarreau, and Latin flavored Mani’s Samba. Young avoids the excesses of scat singing using her voice to collaborate with her fellow musicians, rather than sing over them. A stunning vocal talent.
