Clare Foster - Learning To Love (2009)

Clare Foster's third album for 33 Jazz features her excellent vocals supported by a superb band, including Jason Rebello, Alec Dankworth, Jean Toussaint and Winston Clifford. In 1988 Clare made the move to New York, where she stayed for a year. It was here that she attended the workshops of Barry Harris, building up a large repertoire of songs, and performing them. Clare then went on to study and live with Judy Niemack. She made her New York debut, performing at the 55 Bar in Christopher Street. In 1989, Clare returned to England and went to live in London. In 1990 she completed the one year Jazz Diploma Course at the Guildhall School of Music in London. She performed regularly at many venues in and around London, including Ronnie Scott's (with Randy Brecker and Steve Williamson), Pizza on the Park, The Bass Clef and The Royal Festival Hall. Between 1991 and 1996, Clare was based in Amsterdam. Together with radio and television work, she performed in numerous venues including the prestigious Bimhuis In 1993, Clare recorded her first CD, Clare Foster Sings Wayne Shorter, on the Dutch record label Groove. When released, it received excellent reviews and was voted CD of the month on Euro Jazz Radio. Since 1999 she has resided back in the UK, releasing the albums 'Believing in Angels' and ' A Vontade' on 33 Jazz.

Personnel: Clare Foster (vocals), Jason Rebello (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass), Winston Clifford (drums), Shanti Paul Jayasinha (trumpet), Jean Toussaint (sax), Fayyaz Virji (trombone), Ryo Kawasaki (guitar)