Life Is Funny That Way

*PREORDER* street date April 5th   Acclaimed vocalist-lyricist-arranger Fay Victor & Herbie Nichols SUNG Quintet celebrate & thoroughly reconsider the rich legacy of jazz composer Herbie Nichols with ‘Life Is Funny That Way’, and bring it singing boldly into this century.  Following on Billie Holiday, who famously wrote “Lady Sings The Blues” to Nichols’ “Serenade,” Victor developed this deep love project over the course of a decade, after years of exploring the late composer’s work. This landmark album is also the first time that a full program of lyrics have been written & recorded for Nichols’ compositions. The innovative arrangements –also by Victor– are brought to vibrant life by a dedicated & deeply gifted quintet of veteran jazz performers in Michaël Attias (alto & baritone saxophones), Anthony Coleman (piano), Ratzo Harris (bass), and Tom Rainey (drums). The group is united by their mutual love of both Nichols’ writing and Victor’s estimable artistry.