The right pairing of an expressive singer and a sensitive accompanist can reveal every facet of a song's beauty, from the drama of a great lyric to the allure of a compelling harmony. Bobbe Norris's smoky contralto and patient phrasing imbue every song she performs with character and feeling. Her husband and long-time accompanist Larry Dunlap complements her sound with almost telepathic empathy. Their interpretations of beloved standards and obscure gems are rich in nuance and spellbindingly communicative. San Francisco native Norris, who celebrates her 70th birthday with this performance, has the comfortable individuality and seemingly effortless musicality of a veteran who has never stopped learning throughout a long and storied career. Dunlap, an exceptionally tasteful and versatile pianist, has played and served as an arranger and musical director for countless world-class artists including Cleo Laine, Joe Williams, and Gerry Mulligan. His outstanding trio includes some of the finest musicians in the Bay Area: drummer Jason Lewis and bassist Dan Feiszli.