Kat Gang - Dream Your Troubles Away (2014)

Renowned jazz critic Will Friedwald writes that: …band, is in fact, just about the most stellar that it's possible to put together in the 21st century.

New York City based and Very Accomplished singer, Kat Gang, evokes some amazing grooves while performing thirteen classic jazz tunes. Jazz masters Warren Vache, John Allred, Harry Allen, Mike Renzi and Bucky Pizzarelli perform musical magic around Kat's original vocals. Classic material, stellar musicians and a vibrant singer in the spotlight make a super-jazzy CD.

An up-and-coming star among the current, talented waive of contemporary singer/songwriters, Kat Gang delivers her unique brand of jazz- influenced music with a flair that constantly has her ever- increasing audience calling for more. From her unique take on traditional jazz standards to her soulful interpretations of the music of Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones and even the Arctic Monkeys, this Boston-born vocalist has long been winning diverse audience appreciation in theatres, jazz clubs, restaurants and reviews.

One of Kat s greatest gifts as a singer is her musical versatility; she draws on years of experience from across a broad range of specialties, enhancing her current project with innovation and expertise. Whether singing madrigals, the great American songbook, jazz or pop, Kat distinguishes each song with her vibrant voice and huge heart. Trained in music theory and composition at Berklee College of Music, and a BFA from NYU, she has eight years of professional singing experience in London and New York City, where she is famed for spreading her passionate jazz spirit. Kat has a unique vocal style that has been described as a musical breath of fresh air; Jazz aficionados proclaim her skills at improvisation.

Tracklist:

01. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (4:26)
02. I Don't Know Enough About You (5:23)
03. Say It Isn't So (4:50)
04. Nobody Else But Me (4:06)
05. In My Solitude (7:10)
06. Baby, Baby All The Time (3:46)
07. Down With Love (2:48)
08. Hard Hearted Hannah (5:05)
09. Some Of These Day (4:53)
10. I Didn't Know About You (5:29)
11. I Wish I Were In Love Again (3:05)
12. Bye Bye Blackbird (4:00)
13. More Than You Know (5:39)