Monterey Jazz Festival: Lizz Wright

Lizz Wright and Robin Mactangay, by Mike Rainey

As evidenced by the throngs of people outside Dizzy’s Den at the Monterey Jazz Festival Friday night, hoping that if they’d wait just long enough they’d get in, Lizz Wright is phenomenally popular. Many in the crowd compared her to Anita Baker, but Wright is both more sultry and more raw.

Wish you’d seen the concert? This clip from NPR will give you a taste of what you missed.

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