MP3 Didi Favreau - Rebirth of Wonder
A rich and pure vocal soars above a loose, sometimes raw, blend of folk and jazz. Spontaneous feel. Philosophical/poetic lyrics. Recorded in New York City in late 1968 and released on RSVP Records early 1969.
11 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Jazz Vocals, FOLK: Folk Blues
Details:
Composer, lyricist living in the village in the sixties and early seventies. Also known as Dee Dee Favreau -- Sang at Gerde''s Folk City and other coffee houses. Hooked up with jazz musicians. Recorded REBIRTH OF WONDER in New York City in late 1968 and released on RSVP Records early 1969. Wrote all the music and lyrics except the verses on Baby Blue which came from Fitzgerald''s translation of Omar Khayyam''s The Rubiyat. Played in the Avant Guard Jazz Festival in New York in 1969.
Musicians include Pat Rebillot (keyboard), Bill Takas (bass), Sam Brown (guitar), John Beal (bass), Arnie Lawrence (alto sax), Dave Frishberg (keyboard), Don MacDonald (drums), John Stauber (guitar), Richard Bock (cello), Bob Dorough (harmonica & voice), and Markie Markowitz (trumpet).
“Jazzy trippy femme folk with some avant jazz moves somewhat in Erica Pomerance camp. Same label as Faine Jade.” https://www.tradebit.com