Kitty Margolis
Encyclopedia
Kitty Margolis is an American
jazz
singer. In 1989, made her well-received debut at the legendary Monterey Jazz Festival
. Margolis has released five CD's on her own Mad Kat label that she co-founded with vocalist Madeline Eastman
.
Her first studio album, 1993's Evolution, was the one that really made her name in the jazz community. Featuring guests like Joe Henderson
, and Joe Louis Walker
, it helped her win the honor of Talent Deserving Wider Recognition in that year's Down Beat critics' poll (which she would repeat in 1995 and 1997). Her follow-up album, 1997's Straight Up With a Twist, was her most eclectic outing yet, featuring often quirky interpretations of standards, plus guest appearances by Roy Hargrove
and Charles Brown
. Taking her time between recordings, Margolis returned in 2001 with her fourth album, Left Coast Life, which once again received highly complimentary reviews. Her next album was Heart & Soul: Live In San Francisco (2004) taped in front of a packed house at the old On Broadway Theater in San Francisco's North Beach. Highlights include: "A Sleepin’ Bee," her incendiary scat tour de force on "Summertime," a bluesy romp though Mose Allison's "Your Mind Is On Vacation" the funky, joyful re-working of "Surrey With the Fringe," her sweet, poignant celebration of "Secret Love," the blazing version of "My Favorite Things" and her achingly romantic interpretation of the title track. This disc is good—very good.
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Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
singer. In 1989, made her well-received debut at the legendary Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival is one of the longest consecutively running jazz festivals. It debuted on October 3, 1958 and was founded by San Francisco jazz radio broadcaster Jimmy Lyons.-History:...
. Margolis has released five CD's on her own Mad Kat label that she co-founded with vocalist Madeline Eastman
Madeline Eastman
Madeline Eastman , is an American jazz singer. As one of the queens of jazz, audiences love her bold and original interpreter of the jazz canon and for her lively onstage persona...
.
Her first studio album, 1993's Evolution, was the one that really made her name in the jazz community. Featuring guests like Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. In a career spanning more than forty years Henderson played with many of the leading American players of his day and recorded for several prominent labels, including Blue Note.-Early life:From a very large family with five sisters and nine...
, and Joe Louis Walker
Joe Louis Walker
Joe Louis Walker, also known as JLW is an American musician, best known as a electric blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. A feature of his work is his recourse to older material or playing styles, which revealed his knowledge of blues history.-Career:Joe Louis Walker was born in San...
, it helped her win the honor of Talent Deserving Wider Recognition in that year's Down Beat critics' poll (which she would repeat in 1995 and 1997). Her follow-up album, 1997's Straight Up With a Twist, was her most eclectic outing yet, featuring often quirky interpretations of standards, plus guest appearances by Roy Hargrove
Roy Hargrove
Roy Anthony Hargrove is an American jazz trumpeter. He won worldwide notice after winning two Grammy Awards for differing types of music, in 1997, and in 2002...
and Charles Brown
Charles Brown
Charlie Brown is the principal character in the comic strip Peanuts.Charlie or Charles Brown may also refer to:-Athletes:* Charlie Brown from Dumfries who played for home town club Queen of the South...
. Taking her time between recordings, Margolis returned in 2001 with her fourth album, Left Coast Life, which once again received highly complimentary reviews. Her next album was Heart & Soul: Live In San Francisco (2004) taped in front of a packed house at the old On Broadway Theater in San Francisco's North Beach. Highlights include: "A Sleepin’ Bee," her incendiary scat tour de force on "Summertime," a bluesy romp though Mose Allison's "Your Mind Is On Vacation" the funky, joyful re-working of "Surrey With the Fringe," her sweet, poignant celebration of "Secret Love," the blazing version of "My Favorite Things" and her achingly romantic interpretation of the title track. This disc is good—very good.
Discography
| Year | Title | Genre | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Live at the Jazz Workshop | Jazz | Mad Kat |
| 1993 | Evolution | Jazz | Mad Kat |
| 1997 | Straight Up with a Twist | Jazz | Mad Kat |
| 2001 | Left Coast Life | Jazz | Mad Kat |
| 2004 | Heart & Soul: Live In San Francisco | Jazz | Mad Kat |