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Vocalist Ann Gibson has been gracing Bay Area stages for over 15 years with her velvety voiced renditions of tunes from the 1920’s, ‘30’s and ‘40’s. She has worked as staff vocalist for the Black Tie Jazz Orchestra during that time, and has also appeared with other groups such as the Martini Brothers Band and the Peninsula Pops Orchestra. Her love of American popular song has also brought her together with great piano artists such as Frederick Hodges and Tom Bopp. She has also produced music reviews for the Art Deco Society of California acclaimed for their originality of content and attention to authentic detail in presenting popular music from between the great wars.
Raised in a musical family in Pleasant Hill, Ca, Miss Gibson was classically trained as a child on piano, French horn and also sang with several local choirs. Her father, local band leader and composer Bob Soder was instrumental in her development as he exposed her to many different forms of music, from classical to jazz. She always claims having got her start in a late night pinochle game with Dizzy Gillespie at the age of 8. She has performed as a child in local theatrical productions and was a character at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland.
Ann Gibson’s singing style has been compared to the likes of Alice Faye, Frances Langford and Lee Wiley. She has performed with the Black Tie Jazz Orchestra at Davies Symphony Hall, has introduced the Big Band postage stamps for the U S Postal service, and the Herb Caen Memorial. The BTJO also regularly plays for the Art Deco Preservation Ball, the International Diplomacy Council Ball and at many other large events in the Bay Area. She has performed for the Park Service at the 100th anniversary of Camp Curry and the 75th anniversary of the Ahwanee Hotel in Yosemite, and now is asked back on a yearly basis for their annual “Heritage Holidays” each spring
Her work with Frederick Hodges, pianist has opened up a new world of music for her. She has recently released her first CD, “Hello, Frisco” with Frederick Hodges arrangements and masterful accompaniment. She can be heard with Mr. Hodges regularly at Pier 23 in San Francisco and several ragtime festivals in northern California.
Hello My Dear, I just wanted to drop in and wish you a wonderful Sunday. I hope that everything is going well for you and that you are keeping busy with your fabulous music. Love, Clayton x
Hiya Doll, I just wanted to drop by to see how you were and wish you the very best with all of your musical ventures. I'll give you a ring the next time I'm out your way again. Have a wonderful evening and keep the great music alive. Love Always, Clayton
Hello My Darling, I am so glad that your show went well and singing with the doughboys. You must have done "Over There". I still have my Grandfather's WWI doughboy helmet. He was in the 55th Artillery out of Massachusetts and was over in France when he was around 19 if my math is right. Take care and keep up the great work. Yours, Clayton
Hiya Doll, Just dropping by to say hello and let you know I'm thinking of you especially when I play at that little 20's club and the "torch singer" slinks around on top of the piano. You do, do that, right? LOl. Take care sweetheart. Love, Clay
