EP 272: Parisian Jazz Singer Kimberly Gordon

Fourth generation Chicagoan and critically lauded vocalist Kimberly Gordon is sought after by the elite jazz listener. Kimberly's grandfather was a dancer at the historic Chêz Pareé nightclub and her Nana was a camera girl there, a position aquired by childhood friend and mobster Sam Giancana. These stories and personal ties to Chicago nightclub history laid the foundation for Kimberly's love of early 20th century music. With a deep understanding of the American Songbook it has led her on a path that celebrates composers, lyricists, and jazz masters alike.In New York City, Kimberly was the first woman to hold a Saturday night residency at the now historic Smalls Jazz Club in Manhattan. Kimberly's years in N.Y.C allowed her to perform with jazz greats such as Roy Hargrove, Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and John Hicks, just to name a handful. Kimberly's sound reflects the old school style of delivering standards, deeply rooted in the ways of the masters, always true to the melody as written; this separates her from the rest.When she is not touring Europe or hiding from a pandemic you can find Kimberly at Winter’s Jazz Club in Chicago, weaving her way through the American songbook with long time pianist/organist Chris Foreman. Look for Kimberly in Greece soon as she will be relocating there in 2024From Hawai’i to Paris Kimberly is the singer's singer, the musician's singer, and the jazz lover's singer....Kimberly Gordon Organ TrioGreen Mill Lounge:https://youtu.be/GWjtCNDGO6UKimberly Gordon, Paris, Sunset Sunside, February, 2018:Squeeze Me:https://youtu.be/QaZn44wixgUKimberly Gordon Big Band/Big Band Boom!:Do Nothin til You Hear From Me, http://bit.ly/14gDx3mKimberly Gordon Duo:That's Allhttps://youtu.be/WSimtx2502QKimberly Gordon Organ Trio, "Sunday", Sirens Records:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sunday-feat.-chris-foreman/id458443950Kimberly Gordon Trio, "Melancholy Serenade",Sirens Records https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/melancholy-serenade/id65599728Live on WDCB Radio “Churchill” CD tour 2017:https://youtu.be/wmlbhisUwNYMore Than You Know,https://youtu.be/fOcki66P-JEFollow on Instagram:Instagram.com/kimberlygordonvocalsInstagram.com/thejazzfoodieInstagram.com/kimigphotoSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laviecreativepodcast.substack.com