Lori Jenaire To Tribute Phyllis Hyman At Café Cordiale

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African American, Female Vocalist, Lori Jenaire, Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis Hyman

Sherman Oaks, CA – When Phyllis Hyman sang, our souls listened. She set our hearts on fire with a passion and fiery that marks her legend to this day. Her untimely death left us yearning. The music world was at a loss. A songbird was silenced.

Who better to fan the flames of tribute to the illustrious Phyllis Hyman, than songstress Lori Jenaire. On Thursday, September 24, the patrons at the Café Cordiale will shimmy in delight as Lori takes stage to perform some of Phyllis’ most memorable classics. The show is free and begins at 9:30 p.m with the last set ending at midnight. Café Cordiale is located at 14015 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, CA. Dinner reservations are available at 818-785-1985.

Lori Jenaire

A Chicago native, Lori Jenaire has been influenced by several legendary divas, but her comparisons most often parallel her to Phyllis Hyman. An accomplished songwriter/ arranger/performer in her own right, Lori has two acclaimed CD’s to her credit, “Within Reach” and “Fruition.” In addition to her beauty, she is often heralded for her amazing range, searing vocals and powerful delivery. A statuesque performer at 6 feet tall, interestingly, Jenaire bears a striking resemblance to the late chanteuse as well.

McCoy Tyner with Phyllis Hyman | Looking Out

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McCoy Tyner

McCoy Tyner with Phyllis Hyman | Looking Out [Jazz/Columbia/Wounded Bird/1982] Contemporary Jazz

An 80s album by McCoy Tyner, but easily one of his most soulful sessions ever — thanks to help from Phyllis Hyman and a host of great guest stars! The sound’s a bit more tightly arranged than some of Tyner’s 70s sessions, but there’s still plenty of fire here too — a bit of a Latin inspiration in the rhythms, really giving new focus to McCoy’s post-Coltrane sense of searching spirituality! Hyman sings wonderfully on the album’s classic “Love Surrounds Us Everywhere”, a brilliant blend of jazz and soul that recalls mid 70s Norman Connors — and on the beautiful ballad “I’ll Be Around”.

Other players here include Gary Bartz, Stanley Clarke, and Carlos Santana — who comes off surprisingly nicely in this setting. Tracks include “Love Surrounds Us Everywhere”, “Hannibal”, “I’ll Be Around”, “Senor Carlos”, “In Search Of My Heart”, and “Island Birdie”. ~ Source: Dusty Groove.com