Louise Gibbs

Louise Gibbs is  joining the fabulous pianist, singer and recording artist, Wendy Kirkland, this September as featured guest, singing time-honoured standards and lesser-known gems.

As house pianist, Wendy has been hosting this much sought-after monthly gig at Chesterfield Jazz since 2012. Genuine jazz gigs in intimate venues are increasing rarities. So we’re looking forward to making quality music for you. And as there’s improvisation –  we’re always up for a request, a bit of fun and grappling gracefully with the unknown.  See you there! The Olde House, Loundsley Green Road, Chesterfield S40 4RN

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Louise Gibbs sings the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with the Frank Griffith Nonet. In the intimate setting of the Music Room at Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

£15/12 – To book: https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/contemporary-music/duke-and-billy-songs-and-classics-for-nonet/4219

Louise Gibbs (joined by Martin Longhawn on piano) continues her exploration of storytelling through jazz and modern standards (sneaking in a little improvisation, of course). Songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Annie Ross, McCoy Tyner, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Charlie Mingus, Esperanza Spalding, Lennon & McCartney, Joni Mitchell, often with a curious tale to tell.

Louise will be attending the British Voice Association’s  Choice for Voice 2021 – the multidisciplinary online conference for singing and speaking specialists, speech language therapists, laryngologists, medics and voice-related professionals. For more information. There’s always so much to learn…

https://www.britishvoiceassociation.org.uk/events_choice-for-voice_2021.htm

After a year of performance drought and a few postponements the Gibbs/Griffith/Weatherall Trio will be playing the music of Ellington and Strayhorn LIVE at Seven Arts at the end of May. Expect to hear the firm favorites,  Take the A’ Train, I Let a Song So Out of My Heart, the astounding ballad, Lush Life and lesser-known gems: Rhumbop (from Drum is a Woman-1956), Strange Feeling, A Flower is a Lovesome Thing, Chelsea Bridge.

Frank Griffith’s Nonet punches above its nine-piece weight with music spanning 1932 to 1966, the programme includes: It Don’t Mean a Thing, Daydream, Satin Doll, Take The A Train, Lush Lifeand Rhumbop (from Drum is a Woman-1956) as well as Ellington/Strayhorn instrumental classics: Raincheck, Sophisticated Lady, It’s Glory, Chelsea Bridge, I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart and C Jam Blues.

Pianist, Sam Leak, will join me for a swift 55-minute journey through a century of jazz song from Bessie Smith to Esperanza Spalding. Our contribution is part of Music Week at Goodenough College residence for international students.