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The criteria for defining jazz singing will probably be argued for the rest of time. But no matter which side of the argument one may be on, there can be no doubt that Giacomo Gates is an authentic jazz vocalist. Heavily steeped in the traditions of the original vocal improvisers from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald through their modern counterparts Betty Carter and Leon Thomas, Giacomo's own approach draws most heavily from the bebop-rooted masters like Jon Hendricks, Babs Gonzales, King Pleasure and most of all, Eddie Jefferson. Like his influences, Gates has forged his own unique path.
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The criteria for defining jazz singing will probably be argued for the rest of time. But no matter which side of the argument one may be on, there can be no doubt that Giacomo Gates is an authentic jazz vocalist. Heavily steeped in the traditions of the original vocal improvisers from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald through their modern counterparts Betty Carter and Leon Thomas, Giacomo's own approach draws most heavily from the bebop-rooted masters like Jon Hendricks, Babs Gonzales, King Pleasure and most of all, Eddie Jefferson. Like his influences, Gates has forged his own unique path.
In his own words, "In this kind of music it's about intention, honesty and what comes through in your voice - the Experience of Life." Without question, Giacomo's life experience is unlike any other jazz artist that may come to mind. Blessed with a full-bodied and mellifluous voice, extraordinary rhythmic precision and an unerring sense of lyricism, Gates' total command of the vernacular, boundless creativity and exuberant passion set him apart from nearly every other vocalist on the scene. However, he didn't display his talents to the public-at-large until 1990, at 40 years of age. Prior to that, Gates led the life of a hardworking blue collar ?man's man.' After a number of years driving everything from school buses to cattle transporters to 18-wheelers, Giacomo departed for the Alaskan wilderness in 1975, working for 14 years in a variety of jobs, including three years on the Alaska Pipeline. Whether he was doing road construction, operating scrapers, loaders and bulldozers, or driving spikes into railway tracks in the flatland emptiness of the tundra with no directional guides other than a compass and the sky, Gates found these experiences to be powerful stimulation for developing his own artistic expression.
Lakecia Benjamin interview on Sunday Night Jazz with host Larry Reni Thomas, WCOM-FM, August 1, 2021 Tune in to Sunday Night Jazz with host Larry Reni Thomas, on WCOM-FM, (https://wcomfm.org/) Chapel Hill-Carrboro, North Carolina, August 1, 2021, from 9:30 pm to 10 pm, for an interview of saxophonist Lackecia Benjamin who is scheduled to appear, Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the 10th Annual John ... (July 27, 2021 - 08:10:53) [read more]
Saxophonist Keith Loftis Delivers "Original State" Long Tone Music has released Original State a new album from saxophonist and composer Keith Loftis. On his fourth album as a leader, the highly lyrical Loftis showcases both his virtuosic skill as a player and his adept compositional ability in the company of an ever so swinging all-star cast of ... (July 23, 2021 - 14:17:35) [read more]
Michael Laky's new single "Uh-Oh" is warm, intimate Michael Laky has been busy making new music, and his most recent studio release, "Uh-Oh," stands out as a fantastic example of his creativity and vision.
His sound captures some of the best jazz guitar chops, but there is so much more to it than that. In fact, Michael's music is very ... (July 20, 2021 - 17:58:53) [read more]
THE NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (NJPAC) PRESENTS IN-PERSON, LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCES STARTING SEPTEMBER 24TH WITH GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING VOCALIST GREGORY PORTER
sponsored by TD Bank
"A little magic, a little mystery and a whole lot of great music!" - Christian McBride, NJPAC Jazz Advisor
An Evening with Gregory Porter (Sep 24)
"Salsa Meets Jazz" Starring Tito Nieves, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and Eddie Palmieri ... (July 12, 2021 - 13:55:48) [read more]
Miho Sasaki's 'From My Heart' is an intimate, stunning piano album Sometimes, the title says it all.
This is definitely the case for Miho Sasaki's emotional and one-of-a-kind release, From My Heart. The artist has developed a really fluent and diverse vocabulary, spicing up her sound with some incredibly articulate vibes, which sets the bar higher in terms ... (July 09, 2021 - 02:49:36) [read more]
Jazz Power Initiative in collaboration with Jazzmobile's Summerfest presents: Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam - Message From Saturn, a jazz musical about the healing power of the blues Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) concludes its summer 2021 season with our Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 7pm, live and in-person at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, New York City. Seating at Jazzmobile's Summerfest in Marcus Garvey Park ... (July 08, 2021 - 13:27:00) [read more]
The criteria for defining jazz singing will probably be argued for the rest of time. But no matter which side of the argument one may be on, there can be no doubt that Giacomo Gates is an authentic jazz vocalist. Heavily steeped in the traditions of the original vocal improvisers from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald through their modern counterparts Betty Carter and Leon Thomas, Giacomo's own approach draws most heavily from the bebop-rooted masters like Jon Hendricks, Babs Gonzales, King Pleasure and most of all, Eddie Jefferson. Like his influences, Gates has forged his own unique path.
