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MUSIC Gwen Hebert breaks out on 'Some Other Time' Comment By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 26, 2016 at 2:00 AM Updated Feb 26, 2016 at 10:08 AM By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 26, 2016 at 2:00 AM Updated Feb 26, 2016 at 10:08 AM » Social News Singer Gwen Hebert — along with a lineup of seasoned jazz artists — have put together an adorable collection of fun, uptempo songs — titled "Some Other Time" — that date back to the '40s and '50s. Hebert never sang professionally, though she's always loved the idea. Better late than never, she began stopping in at Dal Carver's Singers' Showcase and sitting in with Carver on piano, along with a bassist and the occasional drummer. "She always had a knack for a song," Carver says. "She got so much encouragement from people who heard her that Dennis Freese and I suggested that she record. She's an understated vocalist. Sometimes in live situations, it can kind of get lost. Gwen’s singing is always subtle. She never over sings or shows off, but always sings to convey the meaning of the song." After a couple of years and several friendly nudges from Freese and Carver, Hebert found herself making the move from friendly jam sessions at The Avalon and The Wild Goose to Tom Freeman's recording studio in Ashland. "It was one of the best experiences I've ever had," Hebert says. "It's not all about me. It's about all of us. I couldn't have done it without the inspiration from all of these talented musicians. I feel blessed and very excited." The CD features Carver on piano and keys, Freese on reeds, Freeman on drums and percussion, Jeff Addicott on bass, Paul Turnipseed on guitar, Randy Scherer on flugelhorn and pianist David Scoggin on songs "You've Changed," "Rio de Janeiro Blue" and "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face." A CD release party is set for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Lark's Restaurant, 200 N. Riverside Ave., Medford. Admission is free. Reserved seating is available by calling 541-774-4760. Hebert was acquainted with the musicians on "Some Other Time" long before they gathered at Freeman's studio. "I've known her for several years," Carver says. "She gets out and listens to live music. She's a favorite with local musicians and sometimes sits in on a couple of tunes. I really don't know how Gwen learned to sing the way she does, but she somehow developed a sophisticated interpretive style on her own. I think she must have liked singing from the time she was very young but never really pursued it until now." Hebert's favorites on the album include ballads from the Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson eras, she says. "I was on YouTube selecting songs and I just happened to stumble on Natalie Cole's 'Coffee Time.' It's a fun, catchy tune I added to my list of favorites. Other standouts for me are 'The Nearness of You' and 'It Might as Well Be Spring,' and Dal and Dennis wrote one together that I think is absolutely beautiful." Called "Lullaby," the new song features a piano melody by Carver and lyrics by Freese. "Gwen also has a knack for choosing interesting songs," Carver says. "It Might as Well Be Spring" is from "State Fair," "I've Grown Accustomed to His Face" is from "My Fair Lady" and Billie Holiday recorded "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" early in her career. "There definitely is an era of great songwriting," Carver says. "One of the things that changed in the '60s is that music became more artist-driven. Songwriters and their bands began performing their own music. The Beatles were good at it. What was lost was the composers who weren't particularly good-looking or good singers but could write killer tunes, such as Irving Berlin and other professional songwriters. So there's a golden age of songwriting, back when professional songwriters sat at their pianos and wrote songs all day." "Some Other Time" has received good feedback from Hebert's and the group's friends. Word travels fast and friends of friends from around the country have requested copies of the album. Email [email protected] for information. "I love it. I absolutely love the CD," Hebert says. "It's one of the most exciting things I've ever done. I was pleasantly surprised how it all turned out — and very much inspired by the musicians." By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 26, 2016 at 2:00 AM Updated Feb 26, 2016 at 10:08 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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