Carmen Lundy. Singer. Songwriter. Arranger. Keyboardist. Percussionist. Painter. Sculptor. Photographer. Designer. She’s all of the above (and then some) on Modern Ancestors, her newest album on her own label, Afrasia.
She’s been a vocal presence on WBGO since her first album, Good Morning Kiss, in 1985 — when her song “Time Is Love” was a hit on every shift.
She’s singing this week, Thursday Dec. 19 through Sunday the 22nd, at The Jazz Standard. She came by WBGO and recorded an interview and performance for Singers Unlimited. I will spotlight Carmen and her band on the air at noon on Sunday, Jan. 5. In the meantime, enjoy our session above.
Here is Carmen in our studio performing a playful original from the album, "Jazz on TV."
And here is her version of "Burden Down, Burden Down."
Carmen Lundy Band: Piano - Julius Rodriguez; Guitar - Andrew Renfroe; Bass - Kenny Davis; Drums - Kassa Overall; Percussion - Mayra Casales
Videography: Chris Tobin, Khadiyah Thomas
Audio Mix and Video Edit: Corey Goldberg