Darrell Lombard's GREAT 8 (G8)

Once upon a time, long ago there was a band from an Emerald City known as Seattle, WA. It was an odd city full of lots of rain and diverse people that all seemed to get along most of the time. It was also a city full of talent and rarely did the rest of their nation even know they existed. On occasion important people and talent from other cities and states would pass through and occasionally stumble upon the talent and witness in admiration on what they were seeing before their own eyes. But very few had the courage to tell others. Because surely no one would believe them. 

One of those great unknown talents was a band called LOMBARD STREET. Which featured a NW Great sensation named Darrell Lombard, hence the band name. But the name was and is even today, a unique street popular in San Francisco known for its hills and crooked winding turns. Much like the lives of the music greats from their area, Seattle was a very trying place to work and to build a brand as it was not recognized by the masses. LOMBARD STREET was a symbol of the bands own plight and for anyone fighting that fight.

However, during this time and when the band was gaining their stride. Doors were opening and whoever was somebody was in front of this band for a truly amazing music experience. The band was diverse, the crowd was diverse, and the music was a showcase of that blend in the R & B and Smooth Jazz realm before it was a real thing. Darrell’s vocals and original tunes showcased around select cover favorites were a treat from this talented group of musicians. 

It is unfortunate that this group of artists were never discovered nationally. But what is truly amazing is that we found their music. These are 8 of their best recordings during that time. 

Oh, did we tell you there was a funky 9th HOT BONUS TRACK?