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Giacomo Gates
Quotes from reviews, ‘What Time Is It?’ April 2017
What is it that separates a “jazz singer” from the wannabes? While many people are known as or call themselves jazz singers, only a handful truly merit the name. Giacomo Gates, whose latest album What Time Is It? is his seventh (and fourth for Savant Records), is one of the chosen few. Why? Well, as the saying goes, if you have to ask . . . Jack Bowers
Giacomo Gates digs interesting songs that, more often than not, have a clever twist to them. What he delivers—and what you hear—is not always what you expect. - Ken Frankling
Gates still doesn't get the attention, even within our insular jazz world, that I think he deserves. If you haven't heard him before, “What Time Is It?” is a great place to start. - Curt's Jazz Cafe
Giacomo Gates sings like the life he’s lived; he was a blue collar worker before changing careers to sing like a world wise sage. This latest album of his is simply delightful, a mix of stories, advice and observations on life through song. George Harris
Gates uses classic jazz phrasing, laidback bebop scats and cool vocalese to get his message across; to find musical answers to life’s perplexing questions. Suzanne Lorge
Giacomo Gates is a singular figure in today’s jazz scene, and once again he delivers an irresistibly magic collection of jazz vocalizing. - Joe Lang
Album Reviews
- G8S by Nicholas F. Mondello
- What Time Is It? by Nicholas F. Mondello
- What Time Is It? by Jack Bowers
- Everything Is Cool by Nicholas F. Mondello
- Everything Is Cool by Jack Bowers
- The Revolution Will Be Jazz by James Nadal
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- Fly Rite by AAJ Staff
February 06, 2017
Swinging with Gates is quite a jazz journey
March 04, 2016
Ball & Chain Presents Special Musical Performance By Giacomo Gates on...
September 03, 2015
March 02, 2015
April 13, 2014
July 19, 2011
Giacomo Gates Sings Scott-Heron
May 23, 2011
New England Jazz Ensemble to Release Fifth CD at June 5 Concert...
February 10, 2011
Giacomo Gates' Vocalese Takes a New Turn
June 23, 2010
Vocalese Singer Giacomo Gates Interviewed at AAJ
May 11, 2010
New England Jazz Ensemble to Record 'Live' Concert with Guest Soloists...
November 05, 2008
Jazz Month Line-up Set: Bill Mays, Mark Sherman & Giacomo Gates at...
Primary Instrument
Vocalist
Location
New York City
Willing to teach
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Last Updated: November 11, 2018
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Location: New York City
Instrument: Vocalist
Management: The 9th Note Records And Management
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