Lydia had studied classical piano for 14 years, performed with various groups as a singer for 16 years, and been writing poetry for 10 years before she combined these interests and started writing songs. She has recently studied jazz piano with Virg Dzurinko (of New York's late "J's" and elsewhere). Her musical hero is Tom Waits, but many people and styles have held her captive over the years, including Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln, Claude Debussy, Bob Marley, Bjork, and Primus (yes, the rock band!); she also grooves on bossa nova (the Getz/Gilberto album is arguably her all-around favorite album), ska, Middle Eastern, Asian and Indian music. She formed vox aqualis to showcase her original music, but covers of songs from a range of styles balance the mix. Lydia’s smooth vocals, understated piano and melodic guitar set the tone for the trio.
