João Galante sings "Jazz'n'Blues a la carte" JG sings “jazz’n’Blues a la carte” Presenting on hundreds of events all sorts of music over thirty years, as a special tribute to all his influences, the versatile pianist and vocalist Joao Galante introduces “Jazz’n’Blues a la carte”, a complete and charismatic trip around the smashing songs of the greatest composers. Far beyond the common revue of the American songbook, he attempts to explore the great songs of such names as Memphis Slim, Bill Withers, from Al Jarreau to H. Connick jr. Performing solo or featuring the JG trio, here’s a truly vibrating and unforgettable show.
" Traditionally, a crooner was a singer of ballads and popular songs. The term had even a pejorative connotation. However, names like Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Bennett have elevated the male singing, through the precious American Songbook repertoire, the status of art. Well, to reconcile the idea of "state of the art" which, as we have seen, the word crooner closes with the technical refinement and musical direction of pianist gifted and evolved, João Galante gives us what we call the Anglo-Saxon "artistry" - in this case, taking us back to names like Fats Waller and Nat Cole. In a unique and very personal way” Manuel Soares (ex-dir.art.Loulé Jazz Fest.)
Some available links (áudio and vídeo):
http://soundcloud.com/joaogalantejazz/route-66 http://soundcloud.com/joaogalantejazz/lovely-day-jg-sings http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95xN89pcWSc&feature=g-userbul&context=G2808a4bUCGXQYbcTJ33ZIEXw_X2iGZbNMS-tpr9UBF5PjVSqC6Mo
Debut cd presented in Santa Catarina, Gaiashopping, Colombo e Algarveshopping FNAC´s. Showcase no Literary Club of Porto.