An American in Paris. After winning 1st Place at the prestigious Thelonious Monk competition in 1994, Sara Lazarus headed off to Paris, France to become one of the country’s top vocalists. First inspired by Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan and Betty Carter, Sara’s sound and phrasing would develop into something very rare in the world of jazz – a unique voice of her own.
Bireli Lagrene - Guitar Alain Jean-Marie - Piano Gilles Naturel - Double Bass Winard Harper - Drums Andrea Michelutti - Drums
"Bireli has done ol’ Blue Eyes proud on this swinging tribute." -- Jazz Times by Bill Milkowski
Bireli Lagrene - electric guitar/guitare électrique, vocals/chant Maurice Vander - piano Chris Minh Doky - bass/basse Andre Ceccarelli - drums/batterie