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Hot Jazz At The Gallery With Greta Matassa and The Greta Matassa Quintet
Continuing Frederick Holmes And Company Gallery's much anticipated series of bi-monthly live jazz performances by regional and national artists, "HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY", we're honored to present Ms. GRETA MATASSA and THE GRETA MATASSA QUINTET!
Ms. Matassa is arguably THE most beloved and respected Jazz vocalist in the Northwest, has performed internationally, and has been named "Vocalist Of The Year" seven times by Earshot Jazz! In 2014. she was named Earshot's "Vocalist Of The Year" again, honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and inducted into The Earshot Jazz Hall of Fame.
She has recorded eleven CD's, the latest being "Portrait" on Origin Records, which has been met with rave reviews. "The album (Portrait), closes with Billy Strayhorns Lush Life. All members of the quintet support Matassa and one another in what could become known as a definitive vocal version of that masterpiece." - Rifftides
Her 40 year career has been a whirlwind of exciting opportunities and experiences. Over the last 20 years she has become established as one of the greatest jazz singers of her time. Working with top jazz musicians in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. In 2016 She was featured with bassist John Claytons group in a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Praising her performances, Mr. Clayton exclaimed, "One of the best jazz singers we have to boast about these days."
"Matassas performance was a marvel of virtuosity." - LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Worldly, gentle, bold, dynamic, Favorites From a Long Walk is a gift for the heart. Greta Matassa is one of Americas finest singers, and stands firmly among the best in todays jazz."
- JAZZ REVIEW
"Purists might argue there will never be another Ella or Billie. These cats have obviously never heard Greta Matassa!" - THE SEATTLE TIMES
In addition to her performing and recording, she also teaches and has recently begun a mentorship program, introducing a few of her most talented students - jazz vocalists themselves - as the opening act of her performances. On this particular evening, we're proud to present Ms. Nicole Conrad Walters as the "opener" for Ms. Matassa.
Fine wines courtesy of our neighbor, Locus Wines Tasting Room, will be available for purchase the evening of the performance.
HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY continues our dedication to music - which began when the gallery was selected as the VIP Venue for the late Paul Allen's UPSTREAM MUSIC FEST. Music and Visual Art, is fundamental to our humanity, soothes the exhausted soul, and elevates our spirit unlike anything else. We're proud to bring these two cultural traditions together for one special night, every other month. Please Join Us!
100% of Ticket Proceeds Are Paid To The Performing Artists.
For a detailed biography on Greta Matassa: https://gretamatassa.com/
For more information, please contact the gallery: Info@fredferickholmesandcompany.com.
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LocationFREDERICK HOLMES AND COMPANY - GALLERY OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART (View)
309 Occidental Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
United States
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