[photo: KM's Live Music shots]
Sad news today, as we learn of the death of jazz vocalist extraordinaire Lillian Boutté. Hardly a household name, admittedly - but her career spanned many decades, starting as a backing singer for the likes of Patti LaBelle, The Pointer Sisters and Dr. John, and later as a collaborator with some of the legends of "New Orleans-style" trad jazz such as Humphrey Lyttelton, Chris Barber, Oscar Klein and Pee Wee Ellis.
We actually saw her live way back in 2010, performing on the bandstand at Regent's Park, and she was superb!
By way of a tribute, here are just a few examples of her talent:
Perfect Sunday music...
Apologies, I can’t listen right now, but I will tomorrow morning if I’m given a chance!
ReplyDeleteI liked The Pointer Sisters.
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You'll enjoy Lillian! Jx
DeleteVery mellow!
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She was such a talented performer! Jx
DeletePerfect Sunday music. a fab voice and I am sure she was a lovely person.
ReplyDeleteIn the 1st video she looks like a sweet old lady in wearing cardigan at the bus stop, that is until she sings.
I love it when you see a person and then you can't believe the voice that comes from them.
I agree - she was full of surprises, even towards the end! Glad we got to see her... Jx
DeleteShe was a joy to watch and hear. Lots of talent and style.
ReplyDeleteAnother sad loss - but where's the new generation to carry on the tradition? Non-existent, I fear. Jx
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