Zoe Gilby Zoe Gilby Gateshead Winner of Parliamentary Jazz Awards Jazz Vocalist Of The Year 2019, Zoe Gilby releases her fourth album AURORA Inspired by the instrumental compositions of award winning, Grammy nominated U.S trumpeter Tom Harrell Speaking of her taking on such a project, Zoe said: “This is a brand new album of material and we are so excited to be augmenting the exciting instrumental compositions of US trumpet player and composer Tom Harrell with my own lyrics.” “Award winning vocalist Zoe Gilby is back with an album which sees her appending smart new lyrics to some of Tom Harrell’s finest instrumentals” Jazzwise 4star review - Peter Quinn ““Aurora” represents another impressive offering from Gilby and her excellent quintet. Her voice and lyrics fit Harrell’s melodies perfectly and it sounds perfectly natural and organic” JazzMann 4star review - Ian Mann “Zoe and her musicians deserve to be congratulated on the way they have delivered Tom Harrell’s music which, lyrically, has been brought to life by a singer with a distinct style of her own, a style that I very much enjoyed and look forward to hearing more of” Simply Jazz Talk “Listening again to Aurora it is perhaps hoped that is just Volume 1 in what may be a series of albums featuring Harrell's work and Ms Gilby's outstanding vocals and burgeoning talents as a lyricist.” Jazz Views - Nick Lea “Aurora is an ambitious project, as it can be challenging to write lyrics to existing tunes, but Gilby has done a stellar job; the lyrics are always interesting, and singing delivers them to great effect, clear and concise.” Kind of Jazz 4star review - Matthew Ruddick Zoe is a UK based jazz vocalist and songwriter who tours internationally and throughout the UK, performing her original compositions, written with double bassist husband Andy Champion. LIVING SHADOWS - Their distinctive sound, follows in the tradition of great English alt pop and progressive rock whilst also reflecting their background in jazz http://livinginshadows.bandcamp.com/ Zoe is a creative, compelling songwriter and performer. Establishing critical acclaim with her adventurous approach and influences from jazz and contemporary composers from Kate Bush to Thelonious Monk. A vast array of powerful and diverse projects with a fascinating lyrical content. A successful and charismatic personality who is continuing her increasing popularity amongst audiences, press and promoters. Zoe Gilby’s tracks 09 - Celestial Delight by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:32Z 08 - Shadowed In Solitude by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:33Z 07 - Ebb & Flow by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:33Z 06 - This Is New by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:33Z 05 - A Momentary Place Of Peace by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:34Z 04 - Forget The Past by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:34Z 03 - Your Dear Heart. My Dear Heart by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:34Z 02 - The All Night Diner by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:35Z 01 - Leap To The Limelight by Zoe Gilby published on 2021-03-18T16:15:35Z 5 Jungle Book Medley by Zoe Gilby published on 2019-02-25T18:10:14Z
