East Vancouver native Dawn Pemberton comes from a Jazz background but on "Say Somethin’", her debut on Do Right music she packs a whole lot of soul and funk to match. After years of arranging and becoming the go-to-vocalist for others around town, the time is right for her to step out with her own personal project. The disc kicks off with the warm and jazzy ballad "For You" Dawn’s voice is velvet soft and comforting. However she is more than capable of belting out powerful notes as well.. "Say Somethin", the title track is evidence of that. It’s a slow burning jazz funk tune that features some hypnotic guitar playing from Gavin Youngash, part of her impressive band. There is a strong live instrumentation vibe going on here that transports the listener to an intimate lounge setting. Pemberton’s songwriting prowess along with her ability to fuse all her influences has resulted in a vibrant and soulfully satisfying recording that will find you demanding an encore.
