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Continued from C8 She told one interviewer: “I can only describe my beginnings in jazz as a time of missing my mom, missing hearing her voice singing around the house and wondering within myself if I could do that — if I could sing and carry on that part of her.” She has released two albums, “Black Lace Blue Tears” in 2013 and “Come Out Swingin’” in 2015. In a review, radio personality Curtis Dav- enport from Curt’s Jazz in Charlotte, N.C., noted that many of the recorded tracks are her own compositions. “This fact alone differen- tiates her as she is one of the very few Afri- can-American women singer-songwriters in jazz today,” Davenport wrote. “And . . . the lady can sing as well as she can write. She is an intelligent, thoughtful composer in the tra- dition of Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone.” Mark Holston of Jazziz Magazine has commended her keen sense of phrasing. “Like a veteran horn soloist, she slides effort- lessly from one octave to the next, always landing on the right, pitch-perfect note,” Holston wrote. “A sly use of vibrato and reluctance to oversell the lyrics all add up to a vocal style that, while occasionally emotion- ally taut, is generally relaxed, fl irtatious and easy to love.” Trumpet trio A signifi cant portion of the proceeds from the Water Music Festival’s concerts is Patrick Webb Christopher Lake, a jazz band member at Ilwaco High School, will be joined by fellow student trumpet players John Johnson and Ewan Olson performing at the event. donated to the Ocean Beach and Naselle- Grays River school districts’ music programs in Pacifi c County. Students from both high schools will be among those serving food and cleaning up. Since 2009, the festival has given time for local music students to perform. A trumpet trio featuring the talents of Ilwaco students Christopher Lake, John Johnson and Ewan Olson will add to the entertainment. “It does not get much better than pro- ducing concerts with world-class musi- cians,” Marshall said, “and being able to sup- port music education programs in the local schools.” Jared Ribic Vocalist Eugenie Jones and her instrumental quartet were popular performers at the Long Beach Peninsula’s Jazz and Oysters events the past two summers. Vintage hardware Architectural Salvage and Home Furnishings Reclaiming, Repurposing and Inspiring our Community Since 2008 Open Every Day - 1162 Marine Drive - (503)325-1313 Home of the Bud Mentors Cultivated to to Serve Serve Cultivated RECREATIONAL MEDICAL An evening of stories, music ASTORIA — World renowned musi- cians will take the stage for an evening of celtic harp and literature. The concert and storytelling event, “A Winter Gift,” happens at 7 p.m. Friday at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. General admission is $20, seniors and students are $15. Children 12 and under are $10. Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frank- furter, all premier harpists, will perform Celtic legends, rare holiday music and share Irish and English literature. This trio is well known for their fi rst show, “Legends of the Celtic Harp,” which tells stories and legends of the harp through time. In “A Winter Gift,” musicians step into a magical world of music and literature. The trio presents a heartwarming collection of tales and music from Celtic legend and tra- ditional folk stories. They perform well loved literature from Yeats, Hardy, Shake- speare and more, as well as original pieces and a a Hempy New Year Merry Juana Christmas and CBD/THC • FLOWERS • EDIBLES • PREROLLS • CONCENTRATES • TOPICALS • ACCESSORIES • TSHIRTS hi Casual Cannabis Astoria BRING IN THIS COUPON FOR 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER! Expires 12/12/19 193 Marine Dr. (across from the 76 Gas Station) 503.325.4078 www.hiAstoria.com Popcorn • Fudge • Chocolates • Ice Cream • Taffy • Cotton Candy • Carmel Apples From left: Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter. of seasonal music. Audiences will hear three celtic harps, Swedish nyckelharpa, fi ddle, bandura, bouzouki and more. For more information, check out Leg- endsOfTheCelticHarp.com Astoria • Cannon Beach • Manzanita • Rockaway Beach • Seaside THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 // 9
