Gloria Cooper – “Dedicated To You”

A cabaret artist’s unique vocal and instrumental styling and interpretations promise a delightful musical evening in Gloria Cooper – “Dedicated To You”. Her cool voice and her piano playing convey a deep understanding of the music and the ability to express many layers of emotion. Her piano playing swings in the truest sense, and one of her many strengths is her sensitive piano accompaniment for her vocals. She is joined by a stellar band including Vince Cherico on drums, Tim Givens on bass, and Michael Howell on guitar.

Gloria Cooper holds a doctorate in music and education from Columbia University and is an Assistant Professor of Music at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. She has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Japan in a variety of settings and with the likes of Eddie Harris, David “Fathead” Newman, Eddie Henderson and Donald Bailey. All About Jazz has written of her “consummate vocalizing” and said, “At the keyboard she displays excellent technique, a masterful touch, flawless time, and a comprehensive post-bop vocabulary.”