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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