Member Since: 5/1/2006
Band Website: TracyMothershed.com
Band Members: CORE MUSICIANS:
US: Rob Gill, Piano|Ron Monroe, Bass | Neal Smith, DrumsEUROPE: Olivier Gatto Bass | Alain Jean-Marie Piano | Elios & Boulou Ferré Guitar(s)Passion in sound comes from surrounding yourself with the greatness of musicians. Tracy's musical influences come from not only listening to, and being around exceptional musicians but also by performing with them: Buddy Williams, Rob Gill, Ron Monroe, Neil Smith, Stanley Banks, Alain Jean-Marie, Elios & Boulou Ferré, Andy McCloud, Derrick Gardner, Olivier Gatto... "So little time, so many musicians..."
Influences: Her greatest influence is her grandmother (not well known) but her sound and style is deep down, all around jazz. As far as notable jazz influences they are: Billie Holiday & Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Johnny Hartman, Coleman Hawkins, Clifford Brown, Billy Eckstine & Ella Fitzgerald... and the list goes on.Other influences are: Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, E.W. & F., Stevie, Patti Austin... She strives to continue in the tradition founded by the great influences in her life.Her tone is smooth and mellow with a deep resonance. Her warm stage presence invites the audience into an intimate look at this lovely lady. It is evident that her soul is one incarnate with the spirit of those who preceded her.
Sounds Like: Tracy Mothershed with an essence of Minnie Mae Carter
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