Title: Lounge-O-Scope
Label: Independent
Year: 2012
Tracks: 4
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Location:
Sydney, Australia
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The husky, sensual and sultry vocals of Anne-Lise (pron. Anne-Leesa) Larsen is the first thing you notice when listening to this 4 track EP, superbly played by the 4 piece rhythmic combo featuring vibes, drums, bass & vocals.
Anne-Lise interprets the songs in a torch-come-vamp style jazz rather than the purist or straight ahead kind, but that’s okay because these tracks are far more accessible for the listening public than the introspective, esoteric jazz variety.
The vibes bring a melodic pizazz to each track, with “Hexotica” conjuring up images of middle eastern belly dancers gyrating to the dance of the seven veils, while “Vampire Jazz” incorporates a theatrical burlesque feel. “The Weather” (written by Larsen) with it’s incessant drum rhythm tells the story of relationship discontent.
My pick, “Miss Lil’Lethal Blues” (remodeled by Larsen) warns potential suitors to beware of this smouldering seductress. With lyrics that paint a vivid picture… the message is clear… get too close and you’ll get burned!!
A professional cellist in a previous life, Anne-Lise isn’t merely an exotic singer, she has oodles of songwriting talent as do the other musicians who all give solid performances
on this not too serious, and sometimes quite quirky CD.
Album Personnel
Anne-Lise Larson – vocals
Dave Smith – vibraphone
Scott Leishman – bass
Rich Machine – drums
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