S01:E06 Jeanne Gies: Clarinetist, singer and storyteller with deep musical roots

In this episode: Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Jeanne Gies on the connection between music and the human experience, how she moved from clarinet to singing and how she developed herself as a singer in New York City. About Jeanne Gies Dubbed ‘a pro’ by Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein, Jeanne Gies is recognized for her full-bodied, emotionally expressive voice and unique phrasing. A NYC-based singer songwriter with an international presence, Gies has performed and recorded with a stunning array of jazz greats. Recent recordings in the US (Mad About The Boy) in Germany (Tomorrow and Today) and Brazil (Window da janela.) ‘The chemistry and cohesiveness between (Jeanne) Gies and (Howard) Alden is reminiscent of the iconic duo recordings of two greats, Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass.’ — Sheila Anderson, Author, On-Air Host WBGO regarding Window (da janela). A lauded educator, Gies presides over the singers at the wildly popular Annual Jazz Voice and Guitar Workshop in Bolzano Italy.Catch Jeanne Gies and her sizzlin’ trio Friday nights at Frankie & Johnnies W. 37th NYC. ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠ About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. ⁠⁠ Stream⁠⁠ the Album or ⁠⁠Buy it on Bandcamp⁠⁠ and get the chocolate! ⁠⁠More about Vivienne here.