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The Gabrielle Stravelli Trio: Beautiful Moons Ago
by Dan Bilawsky
In a world where heavily crafted narratives, thematic tie-ins and pointed productions are increasingly becoming the norm, it's a breath of fresh air to encounter a first-rate recording that's focused on music rather than messaging. Now that's not to say that vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli's longstanding trio with pianist Michael Kanan and bassist Pat O'Leary is without stories to tell. This is a seasoned outfit with plenty to say and share. But the tales these three weave together aren't grafted onto ...
Continue ReadingGabrielle Stravelli: Pick Up My Pieces: Gabrielle Stravelli Sings Willie Nelson
by Dan Bilawsky
To say that Willie Nelson has been directly influenced by jazz is to state the obvious. Listen to the ever-reliable Stardust (Columbia, 1978) or check out any number of his latter-day releases--American Classic (Blue Note, 2009), Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin (Sony, 2016), My Way (Sony, 2018)--to experience that truth in repertoire; give his meeting with Wynton Marsalis, Two Men With The Blues (Blue Note, 2008), a spin for further proof; or simply listen to the man sing or play ...
Continue ReadingGabrielle Stravelli at The 75 Club
by Tyran Grillo
Gabrielle Stravelli The 75 Club New York, NY December 18, 2017 Jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli's third album, Dream Ago, was the core subject of an intimate performance at The 75 Club, welcoming to her stage pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Pat O'Leary, and drummer Rob Garcia, and where she proved that having fun needn't mean skimping on rigor. From her delectable original “Cake of My Childhood" to Cole Porter's “Dream Dancing" (seamlessly arranged by ...
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