Dorothy collaborates with brilliant writers, musicians and composers from all over the world via e mail. The isolation from the pandemic has motivated a focus on home recording.
Songwriting, arranging, and recording with renowned critic, novelist and songwriter Tim Lucas. Release of his “Secret Life of Love Songs” is slated for late 2021. She co-wrote songs and performed on the accompanying CD.
Here is their Christmas song, with words by Tim Lucas and music by Dorothy.
These pieces are among Dorothy’s most recent solo works. They were all created in her home studio during the pandemic.
For several years, Dorothy musically supported her brother-in-law David Miller, a retired ophthalmologist who turned to writing plays about scientists. Her sister, professional actress Renee Miller, performed in them in Boston. Here are some selections Dorothy recently recorded to celebrate the family collaboration.
Peter Albin (bassist with Big Brother and the Holding Company and long time friend) provided the catchy title and some lyrics to this Covid 19 lament: