Susan Krebs vocals
Rich Eames piano
Rob Lockart woodwinds
Scott Breadman percussion
Paul Cartwright violin/viola
Produced by Rich Eames & Susan Krebs
Recorded MAY 2014, LA
The music on Simple Gifts evolved out of many ThemeScene salons with SK Chamber Band — exploring different themes through wide-ranging music, poetry and improvisation — a collaborative effort of kindred spirits.
Potent, fecund, and essential… I do not anticipate hearing a more satisfying or original recording the rest of this year.
5 STARS ~ All About Jazz
Savory and satisfying, an album to ponder vignette by vignette. ~ DOWNBEAT
Virtuosic spontaneity, tempered and ‘cooked’ by riveting lead vocalist Susan Krebs.~ Jazz Music Blog
Krebs and her band sound like no one else in today’s jazz world. ~ Jazz Music Archives
