Kathleen Kolman
Dream On
Walkin’ Foot Productions
www.kathleenkolman.com
By George W. Harris

Originating from that epicenter of jazz, Butte Montana, vocalist Kathleen Kolman put out an impressive , debut a long time ago, and finally returns to the scene with another fresh disc that takes intriguing readings of standards as well as the ringer of a title track. Her delivery is a mix of the flexibility of Sheila Jordan with the presentation of Shirley Horn serving up readings of Ivan Lins’ “Somos Todos Iguas” and Jobim’s “Wave” with delicacy and ease. Backed by a team that includes Mark Shilansky/p, Keala Kaumeheiwa/b, Bertram Lehmann and Jon Hazilla/p Kolman veers and winds through “Day By Day” and “Get Happy” with Daytona 500 dexterity, while pulling the Aerosmith hit “Dream On” out of left field and wrapping it in a whole new package, fresh and re-upholstered. A nice next step for this promising singer.