Zoe Gilby is a jazz vocalist that has been making a real impression on the jazz scene with her superb interpretations of The Great American Songbook, also encompassing a wide range of contemporary pieces and original material. Zoe recently received funding for a nine date UK tour from Jazz Services Touring Support Scheme and the Arts Council England to promote her new album "Looking Glass"
Performing at prominent venues including Wakefield Jazz Club, Fleece Jazz, Spice Jazz, 606 Club, Ipswich Jazz Cluband, The Jazz Bar, Zeffirellis, Harrogate Jazz Club, Grimsby Jazz, Schmazz @ The Cluny and at international jazz festivals in Cork, Derry, Gateshead, Glasgow, Keswick, Lichfield, Southport and Marsden.
In Spring 2010 Zo� recorded “Looking Glass” on the jazzaction label. Featuring her quintet that Zo� tours the UK with. The composers range from Ellington to Tom Waits to originals from Zo� and Andy Champion. This is “The Great American Songbook” and beyond ……
In Jan 2007, Zo� recorded her debut album 'Now That I am Real' with arrangements by the renowned drummer Tony Faulkner. This album has received radio play from Courtney Pine’s Jazz Crusade on BBC Radio 2, Spain, UK, Australia, U.S.A, Belgium, and France and from BBC Radio Ulster in Northern Ireland
Both albums are now available by emailzoegilby@gmail.com
or iTunes.
or click the link for CD Baby.
"Jazz has always been a part of my life. I have had this passion passed on to me from my father, Mike Gilby who worked professionally as a jazz trumpet player and arranger for over 40 years. His influence has played a huge part and continues to do so"
"Deserves wider recognition and a major record deal. An excellent CD."
Courtney Pine BBC Radio 2
"Sparkling debut by an exuberant singer whose lively personality comes across on every track. Sheer enjoyment throughout."
Jazz UK Magazine
"A wonderful CD"
Sheila Jordan
"She has the bluesy versatile voice and jazz chops of a future star - and the redheaded personality and looks to go with that"
Wakefield Jazz Club
"Modern, mature. swings like a bell."
Carol Kidd MBE
"Her new CD is a one that will surely see her move into the first division of jazz singers"
Schmazz @ The Cluny
"An impressive performance from a sophisticated young singer. Her voice has real character. Powerfully sultry and expertly handled"
Jazz Journal International
"A wide vocal range, warm timbre and clear diction which she uses skillfully to unveil her moods. It's clear that she's already found her own voice."
All About Jazz USA
"A swinging album I'll be proud to play to anyone."
Fionna Duncan
"Talent, skill and a beautiful voice."
Mod Radio MADRID
