Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
December, 2003
“The smooth and sultry sounds of Lori Derr’s unique vocals bring both a warmth and a sense of surprise and freshness to the jazz repertoire...and the presence of the always inventive George Turner is a real added treat for jazz guitar lovers.” - Eliezer Sobel
April 12-18, 2002
Jazz singer Lori Derr performed recently at Keswick Hall, Keswick VA.
Lori Derr commands the stage at Keswick Hall. Her face reflects shifting emotions as she weaves through jazz standards and classics, a raven-tressed singer with talent, and passion...She has a beautiful, pure tone that is very expressive,” Turner said. “She sings ballads beautifully as well as Brazilian bossa novas...”
© Copyright 2002 by the Rector and Visitors
of the University of Virginia
- Inside UVA-After Hours, by Matt Kelly
Discography
Lori Derr with the George Turner Trio
...the way you look tonight... Dec. 2003
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Radio airplay on WTJU, Charlottesville, VA
"This Can't Be Love"
"Our Love is Here to Stay"
"Night and Day"
"Summer Samba"
"Playa Del Sol"
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Lori’s sultry tones are backed by the full inventive sounds of The George Turner Trio, resulting in an experience evocative of candlelight and romance.
Deep feelings for Jazz and its opportunities for interactive, creative communication among musicians inform Lori's performances. This singer’s love of singing and her intimate experience of Jazz are at the core of her connection to the audience. Lori's style is influenced by her favorite ladies of Jazz including the genius of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn, the soulful wisdom of Nancy Wilson, the Brazilian bossa style of Astrud Gilberto, and the intriguing modern phrasing of Diana Krall. On gigs, Lori enjoys singing a mix of lively Jazz standards, Latin and Brazilian favorites, originals, and intimate, tender ballads.
Lori comes to Jazz by way of a strong background in classical music both as a singer and violinist. Although she spent many years pursuing the more structured format of classical music in orchestras, choruses and small chamber ensembles, the desire to use her voice as her only instrument and immerse herself in the language of Jazz rhythms and emotional nuances has brought her to focus solely on the challenges and rewards of the Jazz idiom.
Lori's musical collaborator George Turner offers up jazz guitar playing filled with mellifluous round tones, influenced by the masters of the archtop jazz guitar such as Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Grant Green. In Turner’s hands, these influences , as well as his own deep musical sensibilities, are woven together to produce a rich personal sound.
Website: www.loriderr.com
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