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Louise Rogers

Chesky recording artist Louise Rogers has a voice that has been described as “pure and incandescent, free of affectation or obvious influence.” (Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times).

Louise moved NYC from New Hampshire in 1997 and has been active in the jazz scene since her arrival. A published author - Jazzy Fairy Tales Teacher's Manual, written with Susan Milligan (Alfred Publishing, 2011) with 2 more books slated for publication in 2015 - she is a leader in the field of jazz education. Nat Hentoff has praised her work as "the most joyously encouraging way of expanding the audience for jazz". Along with her new release on Chesky Records, Black Coffee, which was in Grammy consideration, Louise has previously released 4 CDs on her own label, RILO: Come Ready and See Me and Bass-ically Speaking; 2 jazz CDs for children – Bop Boo Day and Jazzy Fairy Tales.

Album

Black Coffee

Label: Not On Label
Released: 2011

Album

Come Ready and See Me

Label: Rilo Records
Released: 2007
Track listing: Be My Baby; Islands; Conjunction; Come Ready and See Me; Shadows of Yesterday; The Song is You; Poetic Song; Louise; Lass From the Low Countree.

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Article: Album Review

Louise Rogers: Come Ready and See Me

Read "Come Ready and See Me" reviewed by Ken Dryden


With a flood of new CDs by female jazz vocalists released in 2007, it is a challenge for them to get a fair hearing. Louise Rogers, a veteran jazz educator who has performed in a variety of settings and worked extensively with children, is a breath of fresh air. She has quite a résumé, including studies ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Louise Rogers and Rick Strong Present Jazzy Fairy Tales for Kids This Sunday, Dec., 9th Noon - 1PM at the Bowery Poetry Club Kid Series

Louise Rogers and Rick Strong Present Jazzy Fairy Tales for Kids This Sunday, Dec., 9th Noon - 1PM at the Bowery Poetry Club Kid Series

Jazzy Fairy Tales written by Louise Rogers and Susan Milligan Performed by Louise Rogers and Rick Strong (and some very fluffy, adorable pigs, goats and trolls! Goldilocks may even make an appearance!) When: This Sunday, Dec., 9th 2007 noon - 1pm Where: Bowery Poetry Club kid series 308 Bowery between Bleeker and ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Jazz for the Preschool Set: Bop Boo Day & Jazzy Fairy Tales

Read "Jazz for the Preschool Set: Bop Boo Day & Jazzy Fairy Tales" reviewed by Elliott Simon


Louise Rogers Bop Boo Day RILO Records 2006 Louise Rogers & Rick Strong Jazzy Fairy Tales RILO Records 2007 Welcome to Ms. Rogers neighborhood and the freshest approach to ...

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Bass-ically Speaking

Label: Rilo Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: Bass-ically Speaking, Angel in the House, Twisted, Willow Weep for Me, Autumn Leaves, Peace on Earth, Dat Dere, Nana, I Thought About You, Shenandoah

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Bassically Speaking

Label: Rilo Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: 1. Bass-ically Speaking; 2. Angel In The House; 3. Twisted; 4. Willow Weep For Me; 5. Autumn Leaves; 6. Peace On Earth; 7. Dat Dere; 8. Nana; 9. I Thought About You; 10. Shenandoah.

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Article: Album Review

Louise Rogers/Rick Strong: Bassically Speaking

Read "Bassically Speaking" reviewed by Andrew Rowan


Louise Rogers, a singer with great chops and a warm, witty approach to song, owes a debt, whether consciously or not, to the legendary Sheila Jordan. The latter's approach to improvising (note, among other signs, Rogers' scatting on the title track), as well as the voice/bass format, is evident. But Rogers uses these as a jumping-off ...

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Article: Album Review

Louise Rogers & Rick Strong: Bass-ically Speaking

Read "Bass-ically Speaking" reviewed by Andrew Rowan


Louise Rogers, a singer with great chops and a warm, witty approach to song, owes a debt, whether consciously or not, to the legendary Sheila Jordan. The latter's approach to improvising (note, among other signs, Rogers' scatting on the title track), as well as the voice-bass format, is evident. But Rogers uses these as a jumping-off ...


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