Katie Noonan, who possesses rare and exquisite vocal talents, sings them beautifully, and the band, in which I am joined by Scott Tinkler, trumpet, Philip Rex, bass and Simon Barker on drums, play up a storm.
Written for Noonan and a quartet featuring some of Australia's most fearless jazz musicians (namely Scott Tinkler – trumpet, Philip Rex – double bass and Simon Barker – drums/cymbals), the two recorded the album.
I remember doing one of our first live takes and going outside and have a good cry in the gutter, nevertheless, I came out the other side relatively unscathed and am extremely proud of this album and we had a great time touring Australia with this music".
"Before Time Could Change Us" is the final song in the cycle, and expresses what Porter referred to as the 'We'll always have Paris' effect – the mature realisation that the breakup had made both parties stronger.
[6] Bridland said; "Paul Grabowsky, Katie Noonan and Dorothy Porter are three of Australia's finest artists - each unique, extremely talented and famous in their own particular field of endeavour.