Vancouver
soul dynamo Dawn Pemberton has a deep musical foundation rooted in tradition.
Spending her formative years surrounded by a family of multi-instrumentalists
she developed a true love of music from the very beginning. A staple of the
West Coast music scene, she can be found tearing it up as a vocalist, arranger,
and go-to for live performances and studio sessions.
The
secret weapon of funk and soul groups all over Western Canada, she has shared
the stage with the likes of Maceo Parker, Linda Tillery, John Lee Sanders, The
Sojourners, John Boutte, and Dutch Robinson. Her gifts have been featured in
the music of future jazz group 1Luv (Sonar Kollektiv) and the blues duo The
Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer.
Heavily
influenced by rhythm, she is drawn to the percolating under current of
soul-jazz and funk which is infused in everything that she does. "I've got
a rhythmic stream running through me at all times," says Pemberton.
"It's all about the groove for me." Joining her in studio for the
recording of the album are Johnny Andrews on Drums, Scott Tucker on Bass, Gavin
Youngash on Guitar, Max Zipursky playing Keys, Raphael Geronimo with
Percussion, Colin Maskell on Saxophone, and Kristian Naso on Trumpet. On
leadoff single "Deeper" soulful grooves meet swirling organs, punchy
horns, and tight drum breaks that pay homage to Pemberton's roots in gospel but
update the sound with a feel all her own. Her creative voice has been bubbling
to the surface for the better part of a decade. With a proven track record as a
singer and performer it is undeniably the time for her to come forward and
express her own vision. "I enjoyed helping others bring their projects to
life and after a while I wanted to experience the process for myself, from
beginning to end. It was important to be in full control of the musical choices
so that they truly reflected my personality and vibe."
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