Cathy Segal-Garcia

“In Control: Jazz singer Cathy Segal-Garcia’s style leans toward heavily melodic vehicles that show off her flowing, at-ease, rhythmic sense...A voice that’s soft and warm as cashmere.” Zan Stewart ~~ Los Angeles Times

“If you closed your eyes you might think she was a highly evolved horn player...” Larry Koonse

“Even without seeing her, you know that this voice cannot be owned by a blonde...This is a deep, rich, ballsy voice, washed in browns, blues, and other earth tones.” Paul Anderson~~Jazzline

“A model of warm, exquisitely focused jazz vocalizing...sensuous voice and cool harmonies.” Don Heckman~~ Los Angeles Times

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“In Control: Jazz singer Cathy Segal-Garcia’s style leans toward heavily melodic vehicles that show off her flowing, at-ease, rhythmic sense...A voice that’s soft and warm as cashmere.” Zan Stewart ~~ Los Angeles Times

“If you closed your eyes you might think she was a highly evolved horn player...” Larry Koonse

“Even without seeing her, you know that this voice cannot be owned by a blonde...This is a deep, rich, ballsy voice, washed in browns, blues, and other earth tones.” Paul Anderson~~Jazzline

“A model of warm, exquisitely focused jazz vocalizing...sensuous voice and cool harmonies.” Don Heckman~~ Los Angeles Times

“Segal-Garcia’s most compelling quality is a warm, dark sound, luxurious enough to wrap a song in an envelope of lush timbres.” Don Heckman~~ Los Angeles Times

“Segal-Garcia’s songs appeal to the individual. Through her music, she communicates with everyone and anyone in an easygoing manner. Hers is a performance that grows naturally toward all who are exposed.” Jim Santella (Song Of The Heart) “...The freshest vocal project which I’ve ever been involved in, and it’s one of my favorite tapes of the past year...This recording deserves to be heard by as many people as possible.” Peter Erskine (Song Of The Heart)

“The choice of material is top notch — very interesting. The duets were special, the interplay, dynamics, Cathy’s range and intonation are great!” Marc Johnson

“The true spirit is there. “Secret Life” finds the singer at her best, doing what she has done successfully for years, telling a story through song, intimately, as if she were standing next to you, sharing a moment of warm sunshine together.” Jim Santella “Segal-Garcia exhibits an earthiness that is both compelling and entrancing.” -Christopher Loudon JAZZ TIMES-

“Secret Life brings another dimension to Cathy Segal-Garcia's musical journey. This CD has all the elements of an artist discovering new emotional horizons and combining various influences & styles into the mix. Garcia has the talent and sensitivity to bring the best together and to produce something different.” Helen Simons The JazzXpress Caravan 94.1FM Jazz Radio Gold Coast Queensland, Australia

“Garcia's "Secret LIfe" will not remain a secret for long.. This CD represents the talent and thoughtful efforts of a top notch musician..” Fernando Bernall ….. JazzRadio247.com

“When the Sirens, in the days of ancient Greece, enticed sailors with their song, at least one of them must have sounded like Cathy Segal-Garcia…the clear, cool, perfectly pitched Segal-Garcia voice.” David Nathan, JAZZ NEWS

“Cathy Segal Garcia is a magical weaver of lyric that tells stories with tones and lilting phrases that delight the mind and soul and are melodic to the ear when she performs!!” Johnny Gorman

“With a voice that suggests the mid-career Carly Simon, Segal-Garcia exhibits an earthiness that is both compelling and entrancing. As a lyricist, she is capable and wise, if not startlingly inventive. Her explorations of love, friendship and spirituality are thoughtfully crafted and certainly deliver on her promise of genre- spanning influences… “Miko Oiwake,” which speaks with fragile beauty of her love for Japanese culture, tradition and history… and her expansive, exuberant “The Song,” a soaring, multicultural celebration of female empowerment.” -Christopher Loudon ~~ Jazz Times 2008

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Primary Instrument

Voice / vocals

Location

Los Angeles

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Too many to mention! please see my website for my experience, past and present! Hours vary, depending on my availability, as do rates. Contact me!

Clinic/Workshop Information

I have several that i teach. Scatting...introducing it to all levels, making it easy to approach and understand. Scatting for experienced vocalists as well. Voice technique classes... about the physiology of the vocal instrument, how to problem solve, and how to get the most out of what you have! Business workshops...where to look for gigs, how to create them, hire the musicians for them, how to keep and PR the gig

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Primary Instrument

Voice / vocals

Location

Los Angeles

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Too many to mention! please see my website for my experience, past and present! Hours vary, depending on my availability, as do rates. Contact me!

Clinic/Workshop Information

I have several that i teach. Scatting...introducing it to all levels, making it easy to approach and understand. Scatting for experienced vocalists as well. Voice technique classes... about the physiology of the vocal instrument, how to problem solve, and how to get the most out of what you have! Business workshops...where to look for gigs, how to create them, hire the musicians for them, how to keep and PR the gig. Coaching phrasing, repertoire, how to communicate with musicians, achieving the "magic" and freedom. I'm kind, clear in my observations, and I get results!

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