Results for "Sinatra"

Lou Dottoli

Lou Dottoli, an accomplished singer and entertainer, has etched his name in the annals of music history with his extraordinary tribute performances dedicated to the iconic Frank Sinatra. Born and raised in the vibrant state of New Jersey, Dottoli's early years were marked by an unyielding passion for music, a passion that would eventually propel him to the stage. Inspired by the timeless charisma of another New Jersey native, Frank Sinatra, Lou Dottoli embarked on a journey to discover his own vocal talents. Recognizing the importance of proper training, he sought guidance from the renowned Professor Laurence Bogue, who imparted invaluable vocal training and diction skills

Meet Vocalist Anais Reno

by Sanford Josephson
March 1, 2022

This article first appeared in Jersey Jazz Magazine. When she was eight years old, Anais Reno (now 18) began taking voice lessons from singer/songwriter Sarah Tolar. “I feel very grateful to her," Reno said, “because after a couple of months of working together, she sensed that maybe some older American Songbook music would be ...

Andy Lalasis Trio @ Collingswood New Jersey, Thursday Nov. 1st!

October 9, 2012

Appearing at Jazz Bridge in Collingswood! at the Collingswood Community Center (30 Collings Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey) on November 1st is jazz bassist Andy Lalasis and his trio. One show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 610-745-3011. Jazz Bridge, a 501C public charity ...

Christian McBride: Knocking on the Door

by Bob Kenselaar
June 25, 2012

Christian McBride was talking about the Grammy he received in October, 2011 for his big band album, The Good Feeling (Mack Avenue, 2011)--his first Grammy as a leader and third overall. While the bassist certainly appreciated getting the nod from his peers and from the Recording Academy, he said he gets just as much of a ...

Chris McNulty: A Siren From Down Under

by Ludwig vanTrikt
January 24, 2012

Chris McNulty emigrated to New York City, from her native home in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988. Since then she's released five recordings, with Waltz For Debby (Discovery, 1991) first introducing the Australian singer to American audiences. On that record, she wrote what would ultimately become the official, published lyrics to Miles Davis' classic “Blue in Green." ...

Monty Alexander: Uplift

by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
March 16, 2011

Virtually everyone who plays with pianist Monty Alexander loves the challenge of keeping up with his mischievous music-making and sudden changes in direction. Then there are those quotes--splashes of everything from bugle calls and nursery rhymes to Duke Ellington and “Meet the Flintstones"--that challenge the listeners' repertoire, as well as adding delight and surprise to each ...

Jim Caruso: The Swing Set

by C. Michael Bailey
February 14, 2011

This disc is 250,000 pounds-per-square-inch cabaret music rendered with a loving and exacting hand by a coy master. Singer Jim Caruso does not take himself seriously while doing exactly that, and it is this quality that makes The Swing Set so much entertaining fun. Caruso's repertoire is not dusty standards, sanded to nothingness; instead, he chooses ...

53rd Monterey Jazz Festival: A Distinctive New Orleans Flavor

by Larry Taylor
October 8, 2010

To summarize the high spots of the 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival would certainly take more than one lead paragraph. From Sept. 17 through 19 at the Monterey, California, Fairgrounds, there was a pervasive New Orleans spirit in the air and the music. This was emphasized by the appearances of Trombone Shorty on Saturday afternoon, and Harry ...

Hilary Kole: Versatile, Sweet and Jazzy

by R.J. DeLuke
September 14, 2010

When Hilary Kole sings, she can become one of the ideal subjects for the “what is jazz singing" discussion that has gone on for decades. She sings clear and cleanly, with a sure tone and an attractive sound. She's done cabaret and her voice is perfectly suited for it. But she sings with small jazz groups ...

Singer Hilary Kole Interviewed at All About Jazz

September 14, 2010

When Hilary Kole sings, she can become one of the ideal subjects for the “what is jazz singing" discussion that has gone on for decades. She sings clear and cleanly, with a sure tone and an attractive sound. She's done cabaret and her voice is perfectly suited for it. But she sings with small jazz groups ...