Evocative, haunting, timeless.  Susan LeMaster, Vocalist - Chris Leonard, Guitar

Diamonds and Rust  (Joan Baez, 1975)

One of many favorites from Jessie Colin Young.  Susan LeMaster, Vocalist - Steven Bailey, Flute - Chris Leonard, Guitar

Darkness, Darkness  (Youngbloods, 1969)

A Billie Holiday JEWEL.  COMES LOVE conjures up the reality, vulnerability and futility of resisting love - "you will be assimilated".
Susan LeMaster, Singing - Dan Gaynor, Piano - Pete Peterson, Clarinet.

Comes Love  (Sam H. Stept, 1939)

More Than You Know was introduced in the Broadway musical, GREAT DAY, heard on screen and radio, and recorded by many artists.  To sing this is to feel the possibility in love.  Susan LeMaster, Vocalist - Dan Gaynor, Piano - Pete Peterson, Saxophone - John Walling, Bass

More Than You Know  (Vincent Youmans, 1929)

A Bob Dorough masterpiece.  Thanks Bob.  You make my life hum.
Susan LeMaster, Singing - Michael Gargano, Guitar Magic

I've Got Everything I Need (Bob Dorough)

Basia captured me in 1986.  Her international roots, immense talent and bigger than big compositions have compelled and challenged me in my own pursuit of song.  Much love for this woman and her music.  Brava.

From Now On  (Basia, Time and Tide, 1987)

Hi, I'm Susan LeMaster.  I love making music with friends, a duo, 7-piece jazz or big band.  I take joy in making sound. 
I've been on stage or in the audience since moving in Portland in 1986.  Starting in gospel choir, I've grown through jazz ensembles, mass choir, chorale, spontaneous inventions, folk & roll band and big band.
A big opportunity for me was being hired to go on the road with NYC Big League Productions' AFRICA OYE.  On the advance team I took part in presenting a national sensation with 42 African performers, NY technicians and management from Paris - presenting 24 concerts throughout the United States.
I have 3 Carnegie concerts to my crecit:  World premiere of Eric Funk's opera, PAMELIA,  Karl Jenkins' choral and media premiere, THE ARMED MAN, HANDEL'S MESSIAH.
My love for jazz was shaped by the sounds, people and culture in the hay day of Portland, Oregon from 1986 to 2020.  My community, mentors and teachers include Peggie Calame', Nancy King, Suzi Stern-Luna, Leroy Vinnegar, Stephen Blackman, Pete Peterson, Lessie Williams, Armonica Gilford, Tobaj, Leroy Critcher,  Duncan Soule, Michael Gargano, Ramsey Embick, Chris Leonard, Michael Jeffrey Kauffman and the tireless performers of the city.

Find me at susanlemaster.com  and   thanks for listening.

Susan LeMaster Sings

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