Recital Notes - Senior jazz voice recital of Danielle Perez, student of Gaw Vang Williams. she sings in all of it)

Tune 1: If You Never Fall in Love with Me

  • The opening song was "If You Never Fall in Love with Me" (aka "Del Sasser").

    • Originally by Sam Jones.

    • Also known as a Cannonball Adderley tune.

    • Carmen McCray added lyrics and her own spin.

  • Rhythm section:

    • Selena Delgadillo on piano.

    • Andrew Finley on upright bass (and later electric bass).

    • Steven Finn on drums.

Tune 2: Javan

  • Special guest: Theo Schultz, an amazing arranger and musician.

  • The next tune is a Javan tune.

    • Javan is described as an amazing Brazilian musician.

    • Inspired by a Cecil McLaurin Salvant version.

    • Arrangement: Andrew on bass, Theo on horns, and the speaker (danielle) on voice vocalist.

Tune 3: How Deep Is Your Love

  • Inviting vocalists on stage for the next tune.

    • Vocalists introduced:

      • Nina Kajab

      • Lyle Mendoza

      • Lea Anenuevo

  • Audience participation requested for "How Deep Is Your Love" by the Bee Gees.

    • Audience will sing along to the melody at the end.

  • same Rhythm section:

    • Selena Delgadillo on piano.

    • Andrew Finley on upright bass

    • Steven Finn on drums.

Tune 4: That's All

  • Next tune is a duo with Selena (pianist).

    • Features Selena on a solo.

    • Song: "That's All".

    • Chosen for its lovely lyrics.

Tune 5: Yardbird Suite

  • "Yardbird Suite" originally by Charlie Parker.

    • Lyrics by Bob Doron.

    • Arranged by Theo.

  • The song is a tribute to the writer of "The Yardbird Suite".

  • Reference to the musician's arrival in New York.

  • Shoutout to Theo (saxophone) and Ty (trumpet) for their solos.

  • same Rhythm section:

    • Selena Delgadillo on piano.

    • Andrew Finley on upright bass

    • Steven Finn on drums.

Tune 6: A Filipino Song

  • Next song is a Filipino song, specifically a Bisaya song.

    • Bisaya is the danielle’s (speaker) parents' native language.

    • Title: "Usahi".

    • Folk love song with a meaning of yearning and longing for someone's presence instead of just in dreams.

    • "Usahi" will be played with a Bolero feel to honor the speaker's background.

    • same Rhythm section:

      • Selena Delgadillo on piano. (short solo)

      • Andrew Finley on upright bass

      • Steven Finn on drums.

Chapter 7: Golden Hour

  • Next song features Vox Now, the Sac State vocal jazz ensemble.

  • Recognizing all the graduating vocal seniors.

  • Next song: "Golden Hour" by JVKE, which has gone viral.

  • different take for the original song. acapella.

  • Solos in "Golden Hour" by Madison Lee, Braden Care, Lyle Mendoza, and Joshua Charver.

  • same Rhythm section:

    • Selena Delgadillo on piano. (short solo)

    • Andrew Finley on upright bass

    • Steven Finn on drums.

Chapter 8: Bemba Colorada

  • Thanks to Dr. Greg Johnson for arranging the last song and for teaching skills for the recital.

  • Gratitude to Galvin, the applied instructor and vocal jazz director for three years.

  • Appreciation for friends and family.

  • Thank you to Tyler Abbott, Bemakolo, Celica music, queen of Cuban for running the board.

  • final song: Bemba Colorada.

    • Famous staple of Celia Cruz, a prolific Cuban-American singer (queen of salsa music, queen of Cuban music).

  • Inspired by an arrangement with Sheila E, Gloria Estefan, and Mimi Sukar.

  • same Rhythm section:

    • Selena Delgadillo on piano. (short solo)

    • Andrew Finley on upright bass

    • Steven Finn on drums.