This vocalist began her singing career in Los Angeles performing for many years at the Hyatt Hotels and the Hotel Bel-Air. With her jazzy voice, she had the honor of singing with greats such as Joe Pass and Sweets Edison.
Gayle is often noted for her vocal passion, husky whisper, and heartfelt vocal interpretation of the music. As one critic said, “She fills her songs with every uninhibited depth of herself.”
Later she moved her home base to Chicago (her home town) performing in Chicago at The Terrace and Las Vegas at the Stardust Hotel and the Tropicana not to mention the Blue Max Room and many more.
Katerina's on Irving Park Road features many of the best jazz artists in Chicago. On Fridays the shows begin at 6:30 PM - there is the early show which requires no cover and a 9:30 PM seating with a modest cover.
Last night, my beautiful, talented, diminuitive diva, Ms. Terry Sullivan, and I enjoyed the great Gayle Kolb accompanied by the great Tommy Muellner on the piano for three forty minutes sets of high quality jazz.
Tommy Muellner is a jazz pianist who makes other musicians gasp with envy and discerning delight, because Tommy plays with a smile that betokens respect and genuine enjoyment of the art. I can only think of Errol Garner, when Tommy solos.
Gayle Kolb reminds me of Julie London with greater range.
Last night Gayle added Eartha Kitt to my apprehension of tone and phrasing.
Gayle performed two of my favorite standards. Enjoy!
Ill Remember April - Gayle Kolb
Midnight Sun
Saturday, August 24, 2013
What Not Inn
Fennville, Michigan
7:00pm to 11:00pm
phone: 269-543-3341
www.whatnotinn.com
with Tom Muellner on keys and Danny DeLorenzo on bass.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
What Not Inn
Fennville, Michigan
7:00pm to 11:00pm
phone: 269-543-3341
www.whatnotinn.com
details TBA
The lovely Gayle Kolb, a south side girl with the pipes of a sexy angel pays tribute to the great June Christy at Katerina's on Irving Park Road this Tuesday Night.
