Elisabeth Geel

Bio:

Elisabeth Geel is a singer-songwriter with a distinctive guitar style and warm, powerful mezzo soprano vocals. Her music is characterized by complex jazz-influenced structures and harmonies and her cerebral, sometimes ironic, but straight-from-the-heart lyrics touch upon such themes as love affairs, world travel, and the struggle of an artist to survive in a world of indifference. She credits Joni Mitchell and Laura Nyro as early influences, but throughout her life she has been inspired by artists like Frank Zappa, Chaka Khan, Donald Fagen, Lisa Stansfield, Gino Vannelli and Sarah Vaughan. Elisabeth was born in the Netherlands. A two-year's stay in the US had a major impact on her songwriting and some her finest songs were inspired by this magical period. She traveled from Alaska to California and Arizona, singing in music clubs and developing her skills as a visual artist and illustrator studying with local artists. In the early nineties she continued her career in Europe, performing in clubs between Rome and Copenhagen, and ever since she has performed in a variety of venues, from luxury resorts to clubs, theatres and music festivals throughout Europe, Asia, the US and the Middle East. She has exhibited her vocal skills as a duet partner and backup singer on various CD's and has written music and lyrics for other artists. She has participated in festivals like Veneto Jazz, Vicenza Jazz, UBI Jazz, Marca Jazz, Terramossa, Friuli Venezia Giulia Jazz, Marostica in Jazz, Dutch Jazz Competition. Recordings: She recorded her first solo album entitled "SO COOL" in 2006 (MPrecords). As a guest singer and songwriter she appears on Zooga Jazz 2, featuring Fabrizio Bosso on trumpet (2006) and she recorded 5 tracks on Aaron Tesser's album "Lookin' ahead" (Irma Records, 2008). Her second solo album "PREFACE TO A DREAM" (2009) was produced by Elisabeth and the Schio Music Academy (Schio, Italy). The CD contains 11 new songs arranged for string orchestra and jazz quintet by Bruno Cesselli, Ettore Martin, Federico Malaman, Toni Moretti and Elisabeth herself. In the summer of 2009 she recorded her third solo album "NUMBERS" with Bruno Cesselli (piano), Mattia Martorano (violin) and Alessandro Turchet (upright bass), soon to be released. Elisabeth Geel performs in settings ranging from solo to quintet to string orchestra, always surrounded by top musicians. She has an energetic on-stage presence and loves to interact with her audience. Besides her passion for music she always had a deep passion for the visual arts. Her illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, company brochures and CD covers, but today she is dedicated mostly to painting. She has held numerous art shows and her works are owned by collectors all over the world. She lives and works in Tucson, AZ (USA). In 2009 she married Robert van Helden, father of the renowned producer, DJ and remixer Armand van Helden.

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Member Since:

June 08, 2007

Members:

I shared great moments on stage, or while recording, with: Fabrizio Bosso (trumpet), Robert Bonisolo (tenor sax), Ettore Martin (tenor sax), Paolo Ghetti (bass), Stefano Paolini (drums),Gianluca Carollo (trumpet), Beppe Calamosca (trombone), Michele Polga (sax), Giorgio Caverzan (clarinet), Aaron Tesser (sax), Lino Brotto (guitar), Michele Calgaro (guitar), Alberto Negroni (guitar), Danilo Memoli (piano), Bruno Cesselli (piano), Paolo Corsini (piano), Nicola dal Bo(organ), Francesco Signorini (keyboards), Mauro Beggio (drums), Massimo Manzi (drums), Carlo Canevali (drums), Marco Carlesso (drums), Gianni Bertoncini (drums), Edu Hebling (bass), Alessandro Turchet (bass), Federico Malaman (bass), Flavio Zanon (bass), Toni Moretti (bass), Paolo Andriolo (bass), Stefano Olivato (bass), Randy Tico (bass), Rico Belled (bass), The Estrada Bros, Fabrizio Rispoli (vocals), Valerio Galla (percussion), Marco Catinaccio (percussion), Mattia Martorano (violin), Michele Rossi (violin), Martina Pettenon (viola), Stefania Cavedon (cello), Massimo Bubola, and many many more..

Influences:

Ivan Lins, Gal Costa, Djavan, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, Steely Dan, Gino Vannelli, Frank Zappa, Sarah Vaughan, Chaka Khan, Phoebe Snow, Minnie Ripperton, Barbra Streisand, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dave Brubeck, Elvis Costello, James Taylor, Kate Bush, Doobie Brothers, Loggins&Messina, James Taylor, Patty Labelle, Kool and the Gang, Patrice Rushen, Meshelle Ndegeocello, Chick Corea, Marcus Miller, Burt Bacharach, Musiq, Maxwell, Prince, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Tears for fears, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Lisa Stansfield, Talk Talk, Nancy Wilson, Pat Metheny, Frankie goes to Hollywood. I wrote "Don't touch my hair" after returning from my hairstylist: after explaining what I wanted her to do with those scissors she sent me home with a mental hospital cut, specifically designed for artists who hang out in the Italian country sipping prosecco, thinking the light of Canaletto is THE LIGHT. But my hairstylist taught me that the real light is anywhere, as long as people really communicate.

Sounds Like:

Nothing else in the world.

Record Label:

MPrecords, Irma Records