Member Since: 6/3/2007
Band Website: TBA
Band Members: I have recently had the incredible privilege of singing with the award-winning Art Abrams Swing Machine. Have a few more gigs on the calendar too! Learn more about this incredible big band at www.artabrams.org ****Jazz Express is a 20 piece big band. Highlights of this last year have been a Benefit Concert for the Jazz Society of Oregon held at Tony Starlight's Supperclub & Lounge. Great time! Other noteworthy events were a "Tribute to Gershwin Concert", and "An Evening With Vaughn Nark" (of the Airmen of Note) to benefit two Portland area homeless shelters.****Through this connection I have met many wonderful musicians, one of whom is Gordon McDonald, my Artistic Director and pianist. Visit his website at www.myspace.com/livejazzproject* * * *Jazz guitarist Gene DeNardo and I can be found around town tucked into quaint little cafes and restaurants, as well as at private parties. Gene is an extraordinary musician and all around great guy. Check out his website: http://home.comcast.net/~jazzgene****I also have the pleasure of joining a few other established groups from time to time....The Kenny Hing Quintet, The Hank Hirsh Quartet. Check out his website: hankhirsh.com****Isn't jazz great? It brings us together....and it is good.
Influences: Current Artists: Stacey Kent, Pink Martini Other Favorites: June Christy, Stan Kenton,The Four Freshman, Helen Carr, Nancy Wilson, Singers Unlimited, Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie, Barbra Streisand, Jeri Haskins, Loni Cline, Steve Kullowatz, all my jazzy friends...and a special thanks to my Mark who encourages me to pursue what I love and puts up with my crazy schedule!
Sounds Like: Linda
Record Label: TBA
Type of Label: None