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Artist
Lily Dior
12+ albums
jazzfemale vocalfemale vocalistsaustralian
about
Lily's voice has been described as "deep, full, heart-stopping and sultry." ( Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald). Of her performance, Jim McLeod wrote: "She can belt out a song, dramatize a lyric, swing hard and earthy, flirt, sing a tender song - Lily can 'tell a story'." 1998 saw the long-awaited release of her debut album 'Invitation', which has been enthusiastically received by audiences and critics alike. Craig N. Pearce of Drum Media wrote: "Invitation is a deep, moving piece of work that is almost ridiculously listenable and is destined to be required listening for any music lover possessing a cultured taste." In October of that year, audiences were treated to the riveting performance which earned her second place at the National Jazz Awards. In August 2000, Lily travelled to New York on an Australia Council Study Grant for three months to partake in workshops and private lessons with the great Mark Murphy and was invited up to perform at one of his rare New York appearances. That same year she was singled out by legendary arranger/pianist Dave Matthews' to perform with his band The Manhattan Jazz Quintet at Sydneys Lyric Theatre. A regular presenter at Sydney's leading jazz station Eastside Radio, Lily first became involved in radio as a teenager at Bellingens 2BBB. Her weekly program 'Voices' has enjoyed a dedicated following since it's inception in 98. Over the last few years Lily has been building a considerable reputation overseas with performances in New Zea
