Artist description Jazzy Quintet with straight-ahead sound and blues overtones. Vocalist Joan Cartwright sings her own songs and those of Ellington, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Cole Porter, Gershwin and Jobim. She is an extraordinary performer who can enchant any audience anywhere!

Music Style Jazz and Blues

Musical Influences Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Betty Carter, John Coltrane, Gloria Lynn

Similar Artists Ella, Sarah, Billie, Carmen, Betty Carter, Gloria Lynn

Artist History Joan Cartwright is an explosive jazz and blues singer, composer and lecturer. She's performed in the U.S. for 25 years and in Europe since 1990. She's also featured on the CD of veteran saxophonist, Gianni Basso, "Italian Balladeur" (1998). "Feelin' Good" was recorded with Mazzarino (p), Nello Toscano (b), Mimmo Cafiero (d) and Oracio Maugeri (sax). The CD was first released on Tireno Records in Milan, then released in the U.S. on Joan's label, I AM Records (1998).

Group Members Joan tours Italy with Giovanni Mazzarino (p), Paulo Mappa (d), Stefano Senni (b), Francesco Bearzatti (sax)

Instruments Voice, Piano, Bass, Drums, Sax

Albums Sweet Return, Feelin' Good, Italian Balladeur

Press Reviews DAVE NATHAN - ALL-MUSIC GUIDE: "Recorded in Sicily and joined by an excellent group of Italian musicians, Joan Cartwright has given us an eclectic menu of songs for her first solo album...." (http://allmusic.com/cg/x.dll?UID=11:43:59|PM&p=amg&sql=A425037" * * * BOB WEINBERG, CITY LINK "...a voice suffused with warmth and wisdom..." (http://pages.ivillage.com/magazinenet/review.html) * * * LIZ SLONE "There was chemistry, electricity, high energy--everyone was enthralled with you last night. Especially me! I think I love you Joan Cartwright. I've been to some concerts, more than a few, maybe not as many as most, but I've never had so much fun. Watching you, listening to you was such a kick. That gorgeous, talented, sexy creature appears to be the natural REAL YOU, and YOU having so much fun up there...it's totally infectious. Your voice, your style...highly professional, my friend. Love from a fan!"

Additional Info Meet Joan's pianist and co-producer at http://pages.ivillage.com/gmazzarino/index.html

Location Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

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