Sherri Roberts - Twilight World

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:43
Size: 121,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:28) 1. Twilight World
(3:00) 2. I Remember You
(4:26) 3. Very Early
(5:51) 4. Roundabout
(4:19) 5. This Happy Madness
(5:25) 6. This Is New
(4:19) 7. Memphis In June
(4:49) 8. Suddenly It'S Spring
(5:53) 9. Emily
(4:55) 10. Take A Chance On Spring
(5:13) 11. Song Of Summer

Sherri Roberts' debut recording finds the haunting vocalist showing her versatility on a variety of fairly complex and atmospheric arrangements. Joined by pianist Mark Soskin, bassist Harvie Swartz and drummer Jeff Williams, with occasional contributions made by flutist Keith Underwood, Lenny Hochman on bass clarinet, cellist Annabelle Hoffman and guitarist Bob Ward, Roberts displays a warm voice and a full understanding of the lyrics that she chooses to interpret. Most of the material (other than "I Remember You" and "Emily") is fairly obscure, including Roberts' words to Dave Brubeck's "Summer Song" (here retitled "Song of Summer"). Other highlights include Bill Evans' "Very Early," "Roundabout," Hoagy Carmichael's "Memphis In June," and "This Is New." A very impressive outing that will stay in one's mind long after the CD ends.~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/twilight-world-mw0000909015

Personnel: Sherri Roberts - Vocals; Mark Soskin - Piano; Harvie Swartz - Bass, Harvie's Web Site; Jeff Williams - Drums; Keith Underwood - Flutes; Lenny Hochman - Bass clarinet; Annabelle Hoffman - Cello; Bob Ward - Guitar.

Twilight World

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Sherri Roberts - Anybody's Spring

Size: 142,1 MB
Time: 60:26
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. It's Anybody's Spring (5:33)
02. Spring, Sprang, Sprung (6:14)
03. They Say It's Spring (5:21)
04. It Might As Well Be Spring (5:43)
05. After All It's Spring (4:26)
06. Joy Spring (4:51)
07. Double Rainbow (4:55)
08. Now At Last (4:51)
09. One Morning In May (4:05)
10. Lady Bird (4:21)
11. While We're Young (5:52)
12. Spring Isn't Everything (4:08)

Like the season it describes, there's something magical about Anybody's Spring, the latest from Bay Area vocalist Sherri Roberts and her fifth leader date. These songs reap the benefits of personal experience, as Sherri has sung them in spring-themed performances for the past two decades. Swinging from the jazz compositions of Clifford Brown and Tadd Dameron to the standard and not-so-standard fare of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Hoagy Carmichael and Blossom Dearie favorite Bob Haymes, the set list is a spring lover's dream come true. It's Anybody's Spring establishes a tone, in which the verdant colors of Sherri's voice--her balance of depth and shine, the comforting embrace of her vibrato--are immediately evident. All this gorgeousness finds ideal cushioning in the support of her bandmates: pianist David Udolf, bassist Harvie S, drummer Akira Tana, and guitarist Sheryl Bailey. The democratic consistency of their rapport is key to this album's free and relaxed atmosphere. What distinguishes Anybody's Spring is its narrative drama and cohesion. Sherri leaves no facet of spring untouched: its loves (They Say It's Spring, While We're Young), lamentations (Now At Last, One Morning In May), and loveliness (Joy Spring, Double Rainbow). Through it all, she emerges as a warm soul, fortifying listeners against the whip of lingering winter winds. Highlights include Spring, Sprang, Sprung, of which Sherri's winged delivery makes it a quintessential embodiment of the album's theme. Whether drawing near to classics like Lady Bird and It Might As Well Be Spring or the more obscure fare of After All It's Spring, a heartfelt effervescence shines through. And in ballads like Spring Isn't Everything, Sherri shows us that true love always starts with yourself. Like a masterfully blended perfume, Anybody's Spring starts with a citrusy opening and moves through floral accords to a muskier base, and it's one you'll want to apply to the pulse points of your musical appreciation all year round.

Anybody's Spring

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Sherri Roberts - The Sky Could Send You

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:51
Size: 119,2 MB
Art: Front

(5:11)  1. You're Looking At Me
(4:34)  2. Jamaica Farewell
(3:51)  3. Before
(4:12)  4. Let Me
(3:25)  5. Tell Me My Name
(3:57)  6. The Moon's a Harsh Mistress
(4:42)  7. Return to Paradise
(5:21)  8. You're Nearer
(4:02)  9. Do It the Hard Way
(4:30) 10. Slow Hot Wind
(4:54) 11. Far from New York
(3:06) 12. Por Toda Minha Vida [For All My Life]

An appealing jazz singer from the San Francisco Bay area, Sherri Roberts has a nice voice, always swings, and is not afraid to stretch herself. On The Sky Could Send You she utilizes a variety of guest artists, including altoist Phil Woods on three numbers, but she is the main focus throughout. Her repertoire, which includes a rhythmically complex rendition of the Nat King Cole-associated "You're Looking at Me," two obscure Rodgers & Hart songs, Henry Mancini's "Slow Hot Wind," and Jimmy Webb's "The Moon's a Harsh Mistress," plus an original co-written with bassist Harvie S, is challenging yet she always sounds relaxed and sincere. This is a subtle release that grows in interest with repeated listenings, and is a welcome return to recording after seven years for Sherri Roberts. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-sky-could-send-you-mw0000347788

Personnel: Sherri Roberts (vocals, background vocals); Benjamin Lapidus (tres); Harvie S (bass instrument); Daria (background vocals); John Hart (guitar); Phil Woods (saxophone); Lew Soloff (trumpet); Pablo Vergara, David Udolf (piano); Tim Collins (vibraphone); Vince Cherico (drums); Daniel Sadownick, Renato Thoms (percussion); Skyler Jett (background vocals).

The Sky Could Send You

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Sherri Roberts - Dreamsville

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:47
Size: 128,0 MB
Art: Front

(3:56)  1. Zoot Walks In
(5:13)  2. With A Song In My Heart
(4:58)  3. Social Call
(6:06)  4. Two Kites
(3:52)  5. Middle Of The Night
(4:03)  6. Dreamsville
(4:11)  7. People Will Say We're In Love
(4:06)  8. How Little We Know
(4:23)  9. Strange Meadowlark
(5:00) 10. I've Got Just About Everything
(5:08) 11. It Never Entered My Mind
(4:45) 12. Dream Dancing

Singer Sherri Roberts has a pleasant, expressive alto voice, scat-sings and interprets lyrics, uses a vibrato somewhat wider than most, and fades from the limelight at will. The singer, who grew up in Atlanta, earned a degree in theater, and moved to San Francisco, names influences such as Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, and Helen Merrill. Roberts fares best when she projects firmly with a strong will and with her desired expressions, such as on "It Never Entered My Mind." While working with Chris Potter on "Zoot Walks In," there are spots where she allows the laid-back mood of the tune to take control and wavers with indecision as to the amount of strength to apply in phrasing or just how crisp to make the articulation. On Bob Dorough’s "I’ve Got Just About Everything," the singer minimizes projection and rolls through the lyrics with rounded breathy edges that seem to cry out for more pronounced articulation. 

Similarly, "People Will Say We’re In Love" finds the vocalist competing with the band to be heard, and losing the battle as the words melt one into the other. Elsewhere, the choice of material has made a difference, as most of the album finds Sherri Roberts in a comfortable setting, relaxed, but painting the picture one would expect for each song. Johnny Mercer’s lyrics to "How Little We Know" com! e across in the foreground and blend perfectly with Soskin’s piano harmony, Swartz’s compatible bass counterpoint, and Gottlieb’s tasteful drum accompaniment. Swartz, Potter, and cellist Friedlander each have opportunities to solo, and demonstrate a unique affinity with the singer. In a rolling 5/4 meter, Henry Mancini’s "Dreamsville" presents Roberts in a setting suited to her relaxed approach and drifting columns of melody. Highlights of the album include a flirtatious "Social Call," an expressive ballad rendering of Dave Brubeck’s "Strange Meadowlark," and Jobim’s light & happy "Two Kites." ~ Jim Santella   http://www.allaboutjazz.com/dreamsville-sherri-roberts-brownstone-review-by-jim-santella.php#.U4E-yCioqdk 
 

Personnel: Sherri Roberts- vocals; Mark Soskin- piano; Harvie Swartz- acoustic bass; Danny Gottlieb- drums; Chris Potter- tenor saxophone on "Zoot Walks In", "People Will Say We

Dreamsville

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Sherri Roberts - Lovely Days (With Bliss Rodriguez)

Size: 142,6 MB
Time: 61:19
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. It's A Lovely Day Today - Isn't It A Lovely Day (5:50)
02. What'll I Do (4:35)
03. Nice And Easy (4:33)
04. Soon It's Gonna Rain (6:30)
05. Heart And Soul (3:53)
06. We Kiss In A Shadow - I Have Dreamed (5:55)
07. Our Love Rolls On (5:23)
08. I'm All Smiles (4:51)
09. Come Dance With Me (5:27)
10. Like A Lover (5:36)
11. Moon River (4:37)
12. Hit The Road To Dreamland (4:05)

Every recording by San Francisco vocalist Sherri Roberts features an intuitive mind-meld with a master instrumentalist and a smartly curated array of neglected songs. Lovely Days, her fourth recording as a leader, highlights both aspects of her artistry. Showcasing brilliant Bay Area pianist Bliss Rodriguez, it's an intimate celebration of the American Songbook's infrequently turned backpages.

Lovely Days

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