Lorraine Feather

LORRAINE FEATHER - CAFÉ SOCIETY (2003)

1. Café Society
2. We're Rockin' in Rhythm
3. The Speed of Light
4. Jungle Rhythm
5. Love Call
6. The Right Idea
7. Something Like My Own
8. Big Fun
9. Hot Coffee
10. Days of Old
11. The Green Flash
12. The Way We Say Goodbye

While it might not be as ambitious as her previous album, New York City Drag, where Lorraine Feather showed that she had the vocal and artistic chops to handle reinterpreting a number of Fats Waller tunes, Café Society does a nice job of showcasing this longtime vocalist's artistic range. From the hyper-exuberant version of "Jungle Rhythm" (featured in the sequel to the Disney classic The Jungle Book), to her reinterpretation of Duke Ellington instrumentals on "Creole Love Call" and "Rockin' in Rhythm," this album is a well-produced showcase of what Lorraine Feather can do. A number of originals co-written with famed songwriters like David Benoit and Don Grusin help add variety, with songs that range from swing to the softer side of contemporary jazz.

Morgan Ames Vocals (bckgr), Vocal Arrangement
Charlie Bisharat Violin, Viola
Brian Bromberg Bass
Bob Carpenter Accordion
Dave Carpenter Bass
Dori Caymmi Percussion, Drums
Randy Crenshaw Vocals (bckgr)
Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra Horn Arrangements
Peter Erskine Percussion, Drums
Lorraine Feather Arranger, Vocals, Vocals (bckgr), Producer, Executive Producer, Vocal Arrangement
Russell Ferrante Piano, Arranger
Shelby Flint Vocals (bckgr)
Don Grusin Piano, Arranger, Vocals (bckgr), Producer, Vocal Arrangement
Trey Henry Bass
Jerry Hey Trumpet
Dan Higgins Saxophone
Mike Lang Piano, Arranger
Bob Leatherbarrow Percussion, Drums, Vibraphone
Johnny Mandel Arranger
Harvey Mason, Sr. Percussion, Drums
Michael Mishaw Vocals (bckgr)
Bill Reichenbach Jr. Trombone
Walfredo Reyes Percussion, Drums
Michael Shapiro Percussion, Drums
Carmen Twillie Vocals (bckgr)