Vocal Intent by Malcolm Earle Smith

Vocal Intent focuses on Malcolm Earle Smith as a lyrical, inventive and exciting jazz singer. Long respected as a distinctive jazz trombonist on UK scene, Malcolm’s engaging vocal style has often been admired, in particular his exceptional ability as a scat singer. Vocal Intent also features Malcolm as an imaginative arranger, shining new light on repertoire from the 1920s to the 1950s . A passionate jazz educator (he has been tutor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London since 2005), Malcolm has chosen to record with four former students, all now highly respected artists on the UK jazz scene and beyond.

"The British trombonist’s first vocal album breathes new life into old standards with huge flair...Malcolm Earle Smith,the New King of Scat"
Dave Gelly, Guardian, April 2022

Tracklist

1.	Stompin' at the Savoy	4:54

2.	Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams	5:01

3.	Confirmation	4:28

4.	Don't take your Love from Me	6:30

5.	I Had the Craziest Dream	3:59

6.	Just in Time	4:39

7.	Time on my Hands	5:40

8.	Dream Dancing	5:49

9.	Old Fashioned Love	4:51

Credits

released April 22, 2022

Malcolm Earle Smith (vocals, leader, arrangements)
Leo Richardson (saxophone)
Chris Eldred (piano)
Conor Chaplin (bass)
Douglas Marriner (drums)

Recording: Nick Taylor at Porcupine Studios, July 18th 2019
Editing, mixing and mastering: Alex Bonney, November 2012/January 2022

Photography: Hollin Jones
Artwork: Rich Stoney

Thanks also to Tina May for her great vocal advice, Nia Lynn for her invaluable feedback and my wife Pam Pecko Smith for her love, support and patience.

License