Karen Gallinger - Kinda Blues

Song Selections

Kinda Blues

The Band L-R :

Chris Wabich ( Drums), Tom Zink ( Keys)
Karen Gallinger (Vox) Charlie Ewing( Bass)

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In the U.S. Send $17.50 (includes S&H)
Outside the U.S. Send $20.00 (U.S. Dollars) (includes S&H)
to:

Karen Gallinger
P.O. Box 204
East Irvine, CA 92650-0204 USA

Those of you who are familiar with Ms. Gallinger's (gal -in-jur)vocal tribute to Bill Evans in 2000 may recognize the title of her new release as a side ways reference to the landmark 1959 Miles Davis/Bill Evans recording Kind of Blue. Just kidding though,because this project is a 180 degree departure from her Evanstribute. It is in fact, kinda blues, kinda jazz, and kinda rock. Amelting pot of many of the influences that helped form Ms. Gallinger's artistic sensibilities.

This live recording features Gallinger doing what she does best:entertaining a crowd. The show starts off with an energetic blues shuffle. Followed by a sensual rendition of Peel Me A Grape.Born Under A Bad Sign, one of the great hard luck anthems, is admirably countered by a swinging version of It Ain't The Meat, It's The Motion, while a bass ostinato sets the groove on the Bill Withers song Who Is She.

Gallinger's Storytelling abilities take us through the hilarious If I Can't Sell It ( I'm Gonna Sit Down On It). Things pick up as she expounds further with I Can't Take You Nowhere. An understated Crossroads features Wabich playing the snare drums with his hands
as the sound textures are layered to great effect. Doodlin' is an easy4/4 swing, and the set ends pitchin' a Wang Dang Doodle.

Gallinger's career runs the gamut from guitar playing folksinger in the 70' to pop rock diva in the 80's,toss in a little Puccini and a bit of Cole Porter and you have an extremely diverse musical palette. Attracted by the challenge and expressive depth of jazz, she developed a style that draws on all of these elements, and when
combined with her rich contralto voice it gives her a signature soundand approach that are unmistakable.

This latest offering is a glimpse at yet another side of this
creative artist who, according to Bill Kohlhaase (O.C. Weekly)"...gathers you into her head as well as her soul." Funny, angry, broken hearted, or hopeful, music has a story to tell, and Gallinger is a gifted storyteller. One part triumph, two parts
heartbreak - shaken, not stirred.

Catalog Number: SB-3041
Bar Code: 0-17231-30412-8
Available through most major record outlets.
Also available at Amazon & CD Baby.com

MindsEye Jazz Press Release

Immediate Release

MindsEye Jazz is pleased to announce vocalist Karen Gallinger's (gal - in- jur) new release, Kinda Blues. A complete departure from her last project, Remembering Bill Evans - A Vocal Tribute ( Sea Breeze Jazz, 2000), this recording is a romp through one of her live shows. The emphasis here is on fun, and from the first note you can tell that's exactly what Gallinger is about on these 10 tracks. Ranging from sad to playful to downright nasty, she and her cohorts attack the material with obvious relish.

Her understated take on Crossroads brings new colors to this Robert Johnson classic. Fans will recognize her sassy swing on It Ain't The Meat (It's the Motion) and Doodlin. Her ironic sense of humor takes center stage with Dave Frishberg's I Can't Take You Nowhere, and her mood changes to playful with his Peel Me A Grape. You can feel the volcano getting ready to blow in both Born Under A Bad Sign and her reworking of Bill Wither's Who Is She and What Is She To You. To hear her at her storytelling best check out If I Can't Sell It (I'm Gonna Sit Down On It)

The band is made up of two of her longtime associates, pianist Tom Zink and drummer Chris Wabich. They are joined by newcomer Charlie Ewing on electric bass. The group is, as usual, burning hot, supporting Gallinger by always adding just the right feel. Of particular note is Wabich's intro and outro on Crossroads. He is playing the snare drum with his fingers. This group is in total sync with each other and Gallinger. You can tell they play together a lot, and love it!

Looking for a good time? Turn your speakers up, kick off your shoes and have yourself a Wang Dang Doodle! For more information, including bio, reviews, previous recordings and song clips go to www.JazzGal.com
Available through most major record outlets:

Catalogue Number: MEJ 5012 Bar Code: 8 -29757 - 48172 - 2

To Order

In the U.S. Send $17.50 (includes S&H)
Outside the U.S. Send $20.00 (U.S. Dollars) (includes S&H)
to:

Karen Gallinger
P.O. Box 204
East Irvine, CA 92650-0204 USA

Catalog Number: SB-3041
Bar Code: 0-17231-30412-8
Available through most major record outlets.
Also available at Amazon & CD Baby.com

Contact Info

Karen Gallinger
E-mail: Karen@JazzGal.com
Karen's 24-HOUR GIG LINE: 949-291-1417
P.O. Box 204• E. Irvine • California • 92650-0204• USA

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