Category Archives: Female vocalists

“In the Mood” 2014 (theater)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Gandalfe

As this show’s opening approaches, the band it really clicking so far. Our drummer had to walk out on us because he was over extended and it was causing health issues. But two subs peeked in. The actors are learning … Continue reading →

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Robin Hilt ~ Jazz Vocalist

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Gandalfe

Photographer Mark Gladding took some pictures of my band at a charity event last weekend. I’ve seen maybe ten of the hundreds of photos he shot. This one is my favorite so far: Robin Hilt is one very special and … Continue reading →

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In the Mood 2013 ~ Charity Theater Run

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Gandalfe

What a great theater run this year for the Sky Notes Orchestra. I will have some videos next week. A message from the war front to our friends watching our house, “If you forgot to feed the cat, don’t bother … Continue reading →

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MJJO Guest Vocalist, Tae Phoenix

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Gandalfe

“I’ve often cringed when I heard myself described as a jazz singer. I’ve always thought of myself as a jazz vocalist.” ~ Cassandra Wilson After a gig at Winterfest 2013 a young lady walked up to the band and said, … Continue reading →

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“In the Mood” 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Gandalfe

“It’s been a big week for our side. Over on the beaches of Normandy our boys have fired the opening guns of the long awaited drive to liberate the world.” ~ Glenn Miller during a radio broadcast of “I Sustain … Continue reading →

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Gordon Goodwin ~ Too Close for Comfort

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra luv’s this chart sung by our own Shaz. We don’t play a lot of Gordon Goodwin’s stuff because it is so fricken’ hard to do well. This one took a lot of practice, but we … Continue reading →

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Nude du Jour: The Musician

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Overjoyed

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Gandalfe

“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible, is music.” ~ Aldous Huxley Esperanza Spalding is an American multi-instrumentalist best known as a jazz bassist and singer, who draws upon many genres in her own compositions. In 2011, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jazz Band Vocalists ~ 2011

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Gandalfe

I wanna give a shout out to the fab vocalists for the Microsoft Jazz Band 2011 season. The crowds loved them, danced to them, and couldn’t get enough. Much of the standard Jazz repertoire was written for the voice and … Continue reading →

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God Bless the Child

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.” ~ Eric Sevareid My young grandchildren are so excited about the arrival of Christmas. … Continue reading →

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