Little Wing Debra Blacquiere

• 1 Like someone in love 02:54
• 2 Angels Bells 05:59
• 3 And the Angels Sing 05:05
• 4 Close to You 06:05
• 5 If Wishes were Kisses 03:54
• 6 Got a Date with an Angel 02:39
• 7 Come Fly with Me 04:28
• 8 Angel Eyes 04:22
• 9 I Married an Angel 04:37
• 10 You May not be an Angel 05:29
• 11 Carried Away 04:18
• 12 Little Wing 03:19
• Total Runtime 53:09

Info for Little Wing

Sydney based vocalist-songwriter Debra Blaquiere has earned a reputation as an independent artist winning over local fans with her uncanny ability to stake new claims on contemporary pop tunes, and interpretations of gorgeous jazz standards.

An album full of tried-and-true jazz standards, fashioned around the singular theme of angels. With a top lineup, this wonderful album features the talents of vocalist Debra Blaquiere, together with award-winning jazz pianist Joe Chindamo and his bass player extraordinaire, Phil Rex.

The eleven tracks range from the haunting to the sexy with measures of whimsy and romance. The mood shifts from the humour of the upbeat and the angels sing to the dark shadowy close to you to the lush beauty and personal lyrics of if wishes were kisses.

If wishes were kisses was a finalist in the 2004 National Songwriters Competition.

Musically, the album places emphasis on the brilliance and distinctive sophistication of piano player Joe Chindamo and the playful bassist Philip Rex.

“Chindamo's inventive and imaginative piano solos are a feature of Little Wing ... everything that he plays swings superbly ...The songs and accompaniments possess intimacy and immediacy which make listening to this album a very pleasant experience.” (Gavin Franklin, Music Forum)

Debra Blaquiere, vocals
Joe Chindamo, piano
Philip Rex, double bass

Debra Blaquiere
Sydney based vocalist-songwriter Debra Blaquiere has earned a reputation as an independent artist winning over local fans with her uncanny ability to stake new claims on contemporary pop tunes, and interpretations of gorgeous jazz standards. She is a product of our time, and plays respectful homage to those who have influenced her such as Doris Day, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole Trio and the composers both pop and jazz of great American songwriters Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Joni Mitchell, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Burt Bacharach and many more.

Debra was born in England to a guitar-playing father Clifton Jarvis Blaquiere "Toni" who had played with the "Duke" and continued playing a residency in a Pub in Shepherds Bush London. After completing a Bachelor of Science at Macquarie and Jazz Vocal Studies at the Access Centre Conservatorium of Music Sydney Debra decided it was time to get out there on the Sydney Jazz scene and landed at Move Records Melbourne.

Debra has previously recorded two singles This Time We Say Good-bye (1999) and Love's Dance with a very moving 5/4 piano solo played by the song's composer Jeremy Challender (2001), and one independent full-length album Getting to Know Me (2001).

"In writing songs first comes the experience right out of life. Then my emotions will dictate where the song will go. Or it may start with a melody not always composed by me. I will then link that to a personal experience. When it comes down to actual interpretation by players I no longer own the song. It takes on a new form and personality. I like that a lot. I never interfere with this process." (Debra Blaquiere)

Booklet for Little Wing