Betty Bryant‘s nothin’ better to do radiates the natural confidence of a seasoned club date, where the music speaks for itself. A pianist, singer, and composer whose artistry has been shaped by decades of experience rather than trends (at the impressive age of 96), Bryant brings a storyteller’s instinct and a deep respect for melody to this session. Producer Robert Kyle, himself a seasoned saxophonist and flautist, places her in a setting that is both intimate and expansive, featuring a group of top-tier Southern Californian musicians who know how to support a singer without overshadowing her.
The opener “You Are Not My First Love” sets the mood with a relaxed swing that feels both rueful and wry. Bryant performs the lyrics with…
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