The Jazz Generation + Band in Sacramento, CA

ABOUT

Joyously discover a fine jazz singer. The Brooks sound gives new meaning to familiar lyrics, turns old favorites into fresh, exciting musical experiences. Her classy brand of jazz bridges the gaps between generations. A smooth, mature and trained voice that delivers sultry, sophisticated, and dynamic jazz, passionate, moving Gospel and a truly vast repertoire of familiar and less well known standards, jazz tunes, R&B pop and a little Country in her own style and arrangements. 8 CDs are on sale at cdbaby and s://womenworldculture in the store. The musicians are superb: Chris Lee, piano / keyboard; Jim Wendt keyboard, bass; Dave Peters, drums; Michael Otwell, sax/flute; --each outstanding in his/her own right. The atmosphere of The Jazz Generation is a positive thing to experience—a diversified group that swings, is fun and wonderful to observe. Jazz Generation formed in 2003 but each member has many years of experience.

Screen name:

suzmix

Member since:

Sep 06 2005

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

13

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Age:

73 years

Influences

Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Nancy Lamott, Blossom Dearie, Carmen McCrae, Shirley Horn, Dakota Staton, Rosemary Clooney, Astrud Gilberto, Ella Fitzgerald, Lambert Hendricks & Ross; Natalie Cole; Billie Holiday; Candombe drums. Vocals in English, Spanish, French, Latin, Hawaiian. Collaboration in songwriting, recordings and performances with Sergio Ortuno, founder, Candombe Drum School, Montivideo/Canelones, Uruguay.

Members Of Band

Suzanne Brooks, vocalist, bandleader, songwriter
Chris Lee, keyboard, piano;
Jim Wendt, bass, keyboard, arranger
Dave Peters, drummer
Michael Otwell, Sax//flute

EQUIPMENT

keyboard, drum kit, electric bass, flute, PA system, recording and practice studio (w/vocal booth)

MUSIC