But Beautiful: A Memoir With Music
A special project commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Billie Holiday. Lara brings her radiant sensitivity to an intimate exploration of the songs forever associated with Lady Day's iconic interpretations.
“Simply shimmering, stunning music. This is all about the very spiritual essence of these songs.”
— WDUQ Jazz
“Downes possesses shimmering tone, expansive lyricism, attentiveness to tonal color and mood dynamics, and nimble articulation. Her interpretation is meditative, poetic, almost dreamy at times, as she appears to merge the voice of her instrument with the voice of the singer heard through the filter of Downes’ own imagination. ”
— Fanfare Magazine
“Possibly the most intriguing Holiday tribute may be this one by pianist Lara Downes. The adroit pianist goes solo in interpreting songs associated with the vocalist... A focus on the lyrical side of the Ho...
“Simply shimmering, stunning music. This is all about the very spiritual essence of these songs.”
— WDUQ Jazz
“Downes possesses shimmering tone, expansive lyricism, attentiveness to tonal color and mood dynamics, and nimble articulation. Her interpretation is meditative, poetic, almost dreamy at times, as she appears to merge the voice of her instrument with the voice of the singer heard through the filter of Downes’ own imagination. ”
— Fanfare Magazine
“Possibly the most intriguing Holiday tribute may be this one by pianist Lara Downes. The adroit pianist goes solo in interpreting songs associated with the vocalist... A focus on the lyrical side of the Ho...
