sur l'instant
On her fourth album, sur l’instant, vocalist Deborah Latz enjoys the company of two superb musicians, the pianist Alain Jean-Marie and the bassist Gilles Naturel. Gone are the drummers, guitarists and horn players that fleshed out the striking performances on her previous recordings. Yet by reducing the instrumentation, the focus is drawn ever more closely to the fine points of Latz’s evolving art. Set in relief against her compatriot’s sensitive and open-eared accompaniment, Latz displays the expressive depth and masterful interpretive skills that mark her as one of the most gifted singers of her generation.
release date May 05 2015
Deborah Latz vocals
Alain Jean-Marie piano
Gilles Naturel bass
Julien Basseres recording engineer
Antonin Guerre assistant recording engineer
recorded September 27 & 27 2013
Studio de Meudon Paris, France
Michael Brorby editing & mixing
September 18 & October 23 2014
Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, New York
Gene Paul mastering
Mastered February 17 2015
G&J Audio, Union City, New Jersey
Kristopher Pelletier art direction
©Todd Weinstein photography
album artwork / liner notes
critical acclaim for sur l'instant
“The directness of Latz’s delivery is a matter of wised-up, mature consolation, the honesty of shared confidence.”
— Jon Garelick, DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE, 4 STARS
“Latz is the real deal and you ought to discover her.”
— George Fendel, JAZZ SOCIETY OF OREGON
“Latz sings closely to the listener and gives the words weight.”
— Robert D. Rusch, CADENCE
“Latz, singing at her peak...”
— Marcia Hillman, THE NEW YORK CITY JAZZ RECORD
“Latz displays the expressive depth and masterful interpretive skills that mark her as one of the most gifted singers of her generation.”
— Steve Futterman, writer for THE NEW YORKER
“Latz is emboldening her signature and making a splash, again!”
— D. Oscar Groomes, O's PLACE JAZZ NEWSLETTER
“Deborah’s voice is enchanting! “sur l’instant” is my ‘go to’ album, I LOVE it!”
— Louie B. Free, Brainfood from the Heartland Radio Show
“...our singer is in very good voice, showing a subtle sense of swing with just the right amount of scat...”
— Ann Alex, BE BOP SPOKEN HERE
“Deborah has a clear voice and perfect pitch and when combined with her sensitivity and interpretive skills makes her a major-league Jazz vocal star!”
— Robert Nicosia, MUSIC MAN BLOG