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Louise Rogers

Chesky recording artist Louise Rogers has a voice that has been described as “pure and incandescent, free of affectation or obvious influence.” (Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times).

Louise moved NYC from New Hampshire in 1997 and has been active in the jazz scene since her arrival. A published author - Jazzy Fairy Tales Teacher's Manual, written with Susan Milligan (Alfred Publishing, 2011) with 2 more books slated for publication in 2015 - she is a leader in the field of jazz education. Nat Hentoff has praised her work as "the most joyously encouraging way of expanding the audience for jazz". Along with her new release on Chesky Records, Black Coffee, which was in Grammy consideration, Louise has previously released 4 CDs on her own label, RILO: Come Ready and See Me and Bass-ically Speaking; 2 jazz CDs for children – Bop Boo Day and Jazzy Fairy Tales.

On her 2016 release,Fauré at Play: jazz interpretations of art songs by Gabriel Fauré, she collaborated with her husband, pianist Mark Kross, to produce music that is pensive and playful, languid and lovely, haunting and heavenly...


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Louise Rogers: Come Ready and See Me

Read "Come Ready and See Me" reviewed by Ken Dryden


With a flood of new CDs by female jazz vocalists released in 2007, it is a challenge for them to get a fair hearing. Louise Rogers, a veteran jazz educator who has performed in a variety of settings and worked extensively with children, is a breath of fresh air. She has quite a résumé, including studies with tenorist Jerry Bergonzi and New York Voices singer Kim Nazarian. Blessed with an unpretentious, very expressive voice and crystal clear intonation, along with ...

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Jazz for the Preschool Set: Bop Boo Day & Jazzy Fairy Tales

Read "Jazz for the Preschool Set: Bop Boo Day & Jazzy Fairy Tales" reviewed by Elliott Simon


Louise Rogers Bop Boo Day RILO Records 2006 Louise Rogers & Rick Strong Jazzy Fairy Tales RILO Records 2007

Welcome to Ms. Rogers neighborhood and the freshest approach to jazz education for very young children yet. Accompanied by bassist Rick Strong and a vocal quartet of eight-year olds, Louise Rogers skats her way ...

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Louise Rogers/Rick Strong: Bassically Speaking

Read "Bassically Speaking" reviewed by Andrew Rowan


Louise Rogers, a singer with great chops and a warm, witty approach to song, owes a debt, whether consciously or not, to the legendary Sheila Jordan. The latter's approach to improvising (note, among other signs, Rogers' scatting on the title track), as well as the voice/bass format, is evident. But Rogers uses these as a jumping-off point to create her own concept. In Rogers' and Rick Strong's hands the voice/bass format works; they combine seamlessly. It was not ...

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Louise Rogers & Rick Strong: Bass-ically Speaking

Read "Bass-ically Speaking" reviewed by Andrew Rowan


Louise Rogers, a singer with great chops and a warm, witty approach to song, owes a debt, whether consciously or not, to the legendary Sheila Jordan. The latter's approach to improvising (note, among other signs, Rogers' scatting on the title track), as well as the voice-bass format, is evident. But Rogers uses these as a jumping-off point to create her own concept. In Rogers' and Rick Strong's hands the voice/bass format works; they combine seamlessly.

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Louise Rogers and Rick Strong Present Jazzy Fairy Tales for Kids This Sunday, Dec., 9th Noon - 1PM at the Bowery Poetry Club Kid Series

Louise Rogers and Rick Strong Present Jazzy Fairy Tales for Kids This Sunday, Dec., 9th Noon - 1PM at the Bowery Poetry Club Kid Series

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Jazzy Fairy Tales written by Louise Rogers and Susan Milligan Performed by Louise Rogers and Rick Strong (and some very fluffy, adorable pigs, goats and trolls! Goldilocks may even make an appearance!) When: This Sunday, Dec., 9th 2007 noon - 1pm Where: Bowery Poetry Club kid series 308 Bowery between Bleeker and Houston New York, NY 10012 212.614.0505 Why: Because it's a lot of fun! And you'll want to grab ...

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Louise Rogers Sings at Sweet Rhythm Tuesday, May 30th two sets at 8pm and 9:30 pm

Louise Rogers Sings at Sweet Rhythm Tuesday, May 30th two sets at 8pm and 9:30 pm

Source: All About Jazz

"...the most joyously encouraging way of expanding the audience for jazz I've heard is the work of jazz singer Louise Rogers"--Nat Hentoff

Louise Rogers Sweet Rhythm 88 Seventh Ave So. @ Bleecker Reservations.Tel: (212) 255-3626 Tuesday, May 30th two sets at 8pm and 9:30 pm $20 cover $10 min Special Guest - Vocalist, Peter Eldridge

“A wonderful innocence and a pure, unaffected quality"--Les Hooper, Arranger and Composer

THE ...

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John Mcneil's Insomnia Band (Tonight) Louise Rogers/Rick Strong (Sun) Serial Underground (Mon) at the Cornelia Street Cafe

John Mcneil's Insomnia Band (Tonight) Louise Rogers/Rick Strong (Sun) Serial Underground (Mon) at the Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: All About Jazz

October 8, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014 Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1,9 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, F to West 4th St. “a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987 Sat-Sun-Mon Oct. 8 thg Oct. 10 This Week at Cornelia Street Cafe ...

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Louise Rogers and Rick Strong: Voice and Bass Kavehaz Mon. Aug. 8-7PM & Wed. Aug 10th Great Lawn At Eastchester Town Hall

Louise Rogers and Rick Strong: Voice and Bass Kavehaz Mon. Aug. 8-7PM &  Wed. Aug 10th Great Lawn At Eastchester Town Hall

Source: All About Jazz

August 5, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Louise Rogers and Rick Strong: Voice and Bass “ ... their individual strengths combine to create a unique chemistry." Ed Friedland - Bass Player Magazine, Aug. 2005 (to read the entire review, go to www.louiserogers.org) If you're stuck in the city like us, we hope you can come. Cold drinks AND air conditioning - Come on down! KAVEHAZ, MONDAY AUG 8TH_ 37 WEST 26TH STREET ONE ...

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Louise Rogers and Rick Strong Appearing At Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble (Thurs. July 14th) 7-8pm

Louise Rogers and Rick Strong Appearing At Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble  (Thurs. July 14th) 7-8pm

Source: All About Jazz

July 7, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Louise Rogers:voice Rick Strong: acoustic and electric bass “Rogers sings in her own skin, dropping the fetters of mere interpretation to tap a wellspring of emotion." - All About Jazz Join us on Thursday, July 14th at Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble 66th Street and Broadway Performance and signing time: 7-8 pm free third floor events room Other summer performances: Monday, Aug. 8th, Kavehaz 7 - ...

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Louise Rogers & Rick Strong at Cornelia Street Cafe Friday June 17th 9pm to 10:30pm

Louise Rogers & Rick Strong at Cornelia Street Cafe Friday June 17th 9pm to 10:30pm

Source: All About Jazz

June 15, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014 Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1,9 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, F to West 4th St. “a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987 Louise Rogers & Rick Strong A jazz duo of voice and bass ...

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Louise Rogers at the Triad Sunday, June 5th 7-8 pm one set only

Louise Rogers at the Triad Sunday, June 5th 7-8 pm one set only

Source: All About Jazz

June 3, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Every Little Breeze Seems to Whisper ..... Louise Rogers at the Triad 158 west 72nd Street between B'way and Columbus Sunday, June 5 ONE SET ONLY 7 – 8 pm $8 cover 2 drink minimum Louise Rogers: Vocals Rick Strong: Bass Sarah Jane Cion: Piano David Pietro: Saxophone Percussion:Mathias Kunzli SPECIAL GUEST: JOHN DIAZ Please come out and support live music! “.. the most joyously encouraging ...

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Louise Rogers at the Triad Sunday, June 5th 7-8 pm one set only

Louise Rogers at the Triad Sunday, June 5th 7-8 pm one set only

Source: All About Jazz

May 13, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] *Louise Rogers previews the songs for her up coming solo CD* The Triad 158 West 72st between Broadway and Columbus Sunday, June 5th 7-8 pm one set only www.louiserogers.org Louise Rogers – Vocals Rick Strong – Bass David Pietro – Saxophone TBA – percussion Sarah Jane Cion – Piano $8 cover 2 drink minimum per person “...the most joyously encouraging way of expanding the audience for ...

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Performance by Louise Rogers and Rick Strong to benefit tsunami relief operations

Performance by Louise Rogers and Rick Strong to benefit tsunami relief operations

Source: All About Jazz

A jazz duo of voice and bass with folk and classical influences, Louise Rogers and Rick Strong live in New York City. They can be seen regularly at various clubs in and around the city. Performance for tsunami relief effort Sunday, Feb. 6th 7-9 pm Kavehaz 37 west 26th St, NYC 1/9 west 28th Street 212-343-0612 No cover charge for this event. CDs will be sold and all proceeds will go to Red Cross or Unicef. If you have already ...

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