Photos courtesy of Alice Christoffel
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A warm and wonderful concert in the county of St Gallen, in Wil, in Switzerland. It was in a cellar in the old Town House known for it's live voncerts, particularly Jazz. We had a super show with Jazz Standards swinging out such as 'Seven Steps', 'Dont Get Around Much Anymore' and 'Love For Sale' but also added our own 'Chasing Hope' and arrangements of Kings of Leon 'Use Somebody' and Cold Plays 'Viva... La Vida'.
We did a rousing tribute to Etta James with the Blues number - 'EVERYNIGHT'. The whole audience and the band joined in with the chorus. EVERY NIGHT! I spoke about Etta James, her bluesy voice, her souuuulful voice, her UNMISTAKEABLE voice, the era of Rhythm and Blues and how we had lost a great singer!
......only to wake up in the morning to the news that we had lost Whitney Houston.....
Now, I sing because of Whitney! I am speechless. We lost 'The Greatest Love Of All', as one fan wrote on Twitter. I know I cried when I heard her sing for the very first time, like me she was a young teenager when I first heard her. I was mesmerised by her incredible voice, her poise, her grace, her beauty. She sang The Greatest Love Of All on her debut album as a young woman and my life was changed forever.......
Rest in Peace Whitney Houston. We will always love you.......
(click on photo for photo gallery)
A warm and wonderful concert in the county of St Gallen, in Wil, in Switzerland. It was in a cellar in the old Town House known for it's live voncerts, particularly Jazz. We had a super show with Jazz Standards swinging out such as 'Seven Steps', 'Dont Get Around Much Anymore' and 'Love For Sale' but also added our own 'Chasing Hope' and arrangements of Kings of Leon 'Use Somebody' and Cold Plays 'Viva... La Vida'.
We did a rousing tribute to Etta James with the Blues number - 'EVERYNIGHT'. The whole audience and the band joined in with the chorus. EVERY NIGHT! I spoke about Etta James, her bluesy voice, her souuuulful voice, her UNMISTAKEABLE voice, the era of Rhythm and Blues and how we had lost a great singer!
......only to wake up in the morning to the news that we had lost Whitney Houston.....
Now, I sing because of Whitney! I am speechless. We lost 'The Greatest Love Of All', as one fan wrote on Twitter. I know I cried when I heard her sing for the very first time, like me she was a young teenager when I first heard her. I was mesmerised by her incredible voice, her poise, her grace, her beauty. She sang The Greatest Love Of All on her debut album as a young woman and my life was changed forever.......
Rest in Peace Whitney Houston. We will always love you.......
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