Results for "Roberta Gambarini"

News: Award / Grant

JJA's 13th Annual Jazz Awards - Join Us!

May 18, 2009

Mark your calendar! 13th Annual JJA Jazz Awards June 16, 2009 3:00-6:00pm at The Jazz Standard 116 E. 27th Street New York, NY Join us at the JJA's 13th Annual Jazz Awards as we... Announce our 2009 award winners (see nominees below) Honor winners and nominees ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

Roberta Gambarini: You Are There & Easy to Love

by Samuel Chell
March 29, 2009

An Italian vocalist with an elegant and insightful command of the Great American Songbook, Roberta Gambarini's You Are There (Emarcy, 2008) and Easy To Love (Kindred Rhythm, 2006) are treasures waiting for those who've learnt how to listen. Roberta Gambarini You Are There Emarcy 2008Start with a phenomenally gifted, ...

Article: Interview

Steve Turre: Shell 'n' 'Bone Man

by Ian Patterson
February 23, 2009

Few can match Steve Turré's skill as a trombonist. His technical mastery, which has seen him win five Down Beat polls, goes hand-in-hand with a deep respect for the music that has gone before him, and over the course of forty years he has honed his skills with some of the best. Since his formative experience ...

Article: Live Review

Playboy Jazz Cruise: Galaxy of Greats Shine On Caribbean

by Larry Taylor
February 18, 2009

Playboy Jazz CruiseHolland America's WesterdamFort Lauderdale, FloridaJanuary 25-February 1, 2009 An eclectic group of stars--Roy Hargrove, Dianne Reeves, Keb' Mo,' James Carter, Poncho Sanchez, Herbie Hancock--brightly shone during the recent Playboy Jazz Cruise on Holland America's Westerdam, out of Fort Lauderdale into the Caribbean. But it was host Marcus Miller who ...

Album

You Are There

By Roberta Gambarini

Label: Decca Music Group
Released: 2008
Track listing: You Are There; I'll Be Tired Of You; People Time; When Lights Are Low; Deep Purple; Reminiscing; Suppertime; Just Squeeze Me; Something To Live For; Stardust; Lush Life; You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me; Come Sunday; How Are Things In Glocca Morra?.

Video

Lester Leaps In

Featuring the music of Roberta Gambarini
Duration: 8:22
March 16, 2008

Italian vocalist Roberta Gamabarini is joined by an all-star band for this version of "Lester Leaps In". Johnny Griffin - tenor sax Slide Hampton - trombone Roy Hargrove - trumpet Eric Gunnison - piano Martin Wind - bass Willie Jones III - drums

Article: Album Review

Roberta Gambarini: You Are There

by Suzanne Lorge
February 12, 2008

Grammy-nominated vocalist Roberta Gambarini has been working with pianist Hank Jones since 2001, when the pair first met and performed together at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho. Since then she's toured the world with Jones and his sidemen, George Mraz on bass and Willie Jones III on drums. Live ...

Article: Album Review

Roberta Gambarini: Easy To Love

by Michael Caratti
September 5, 2007

This debut outing from Roberta Gambarini sees the Italian-born jazz vocalist pair up with two star-studded rhythm sections and legendary tenor saxophonist James Moody, to present what has to be one of the best vocal jazz albums of the decade. Opening with Cole Porter's classic title track Gambarini's exquisite tone and masterful rhythmic phrasing are immediately ...

Article: Live Review

Roberta Gambarini Dazzles, Jordan Family Inspires in Saratoga Springs, NY

by R.J. DeLuke
June 10, 2007

Roberta Gambarini, The Jordan Family Saratoga Springs Arts Center, Spa Little Theater Saratoga Springs, New York May 31 (Gambarini), May 29 (Jordan Family)One would think it would be difficult to do anything much less than give a vocal concert if it involved flying from Russia to New York ...

Album

Dedications Honors Ella, Sarah & Carmen

By Roberta Gambarini

Label: 55 Records
Released: 2019
Track listing: Lady Be Good; How High The Moon; As Time Goes By; Willow Weep For Me; Blame It On My Youth; Two For The Road; Lullaby Of Birdland; It Don't Mean A Thing; Misty; I Can't Give You Anything But Love