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Jay Lawrence and The Platinum Jazz Orchestra: Payin' My Dues

By Edward Blanco
February 13, 2023
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Veteran drummer

Jay Lawrence

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Jay Lawrence leads a powerful big band comprised of jazz luminaries such as

Wayne Bergeron

trumpet

" data-original-title="" title="">Wayne Bergeron,

Andy Martin

trombone
b.1960

" data-original-title="" title="">Andy Martin,

Bob Sheppard

saxophone, tenor
b.1952

" data-original-title="" title="">Bob Sheppard,

Nestor Torres

flute

" data-original-title="" title="">Nestor Torres, and

" data-original-title="" title="">Ed Calle among others on a big band romp of primarily original compositions. One of them, "Don't Blame Me," showcases the vocals of award-winning blues and gospel singer

Dee Daniels

vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Dee Daniels accompanied by trombonist

Brian Woodbury

composer / conductor

" data-original-title="" title="">Brian Woodbury and saxophonist

Bob Sheppard

saxophone, tenor
b.1952

" data-original-title="" title="">Bob Sheppard. Daniels' emotional performance and reaching vocals marks this piece of magical moments one song on this fusion-tinged repertoire that is not to be missed.

Contact Edward Blanco on All About Jazz.
Ed has been a jazz fan for almost fifty years and hosts a jazz radio program at WDNA 88.9 FM.

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