Lisa B

?A singer, spoken-word artist and poet with a pliable, expressive voice dipped in blue? saucily suggestive? imagistic.?Jazz Times ??mix of spoken word poetry (think rap for the uptown swing crowd) and passionate jazzy, high-register vocalizing is ?hard to resist.? All Music Guide ??devoid of cliché and formula? thoughtful, creative lyrics. Lisa B brings a fresh voice to today's contemporary jazz.? All About Jazz Lisa B merges singing, songwriting, and spoken word in a way that's unique in today's jazz and pop. While reaching a broad range of listeners, Lisa B sidesteps the predictable and melts the boundaries of genre. Lisa will be performing tonight with stellar musicians Frank Martin on keyboard, Fred Randolph on bass, and Paul van Wageningen on drums. She will feature originals as well as standards and covers from her 3 CDs: What's New, Pussycat?: Tunes & Tales about Cool Cats (2006), Center of the Rhyme (2003), Free Me for the Joy (1999).