Kathleen Kruze- Lead vocalist and guitarist
with various guest artists including
Ali Ryerson-jazz flutist, Robin Simmons-bassist and back-up vocalist,
James Moss-percussionist and back-up vocalist,
David Wonsey-drums,
Richard Brooks-violinist,
Nick Bariluk-keyboardist,
Kim Nolan-back-up vocalist,
Deborah Cardenas- Classical flutist,
Matt Criscuolo, saxophonist
Influences
Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Eva Cassidy, Tuck and Patti, Ed Gerhard, Sting, Kenny Loggins, Joni Mitchell, Phoebe Snow, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Earl Klugh, Peter White, Acoustic Alchemy, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hoagy Carmichael, Dianne Reeves, Patty Austin, Frank Sinatra, George Winston, The Beatles, Miles Davis, Bartok, Segovia, Narcisso Yepes, John Dowland,
Sounds Like
Jazz/Blues with world beat and celtic vocal stylistic influences
Kathleen Kruze, singer, songwriter, guitarist, is a freelance artist who has been writing and performing her original songs for more than 15 years. As an avid musician, she works in a variety of settings, most recently appearing as Special Guest Vocalist for the NVCC Big Band in Waterbury, CT, singing two of her original compositions arranged for that setting. She has also joined the Chris Dabbo Jazz trio as Featured Vocalist (Summer, 2008), adding her vocal color to the Trio, interpreting a wide range of Jazz Standards and Popular songs in a Jazz style including songs by Hoagy Carmichael (The Nearness of You), Irving Berlin (Cheek to Cheek), Antonio Carlos Jobim (The Girl from Ipanema), The Beatles (Blackbird), Sting (Fields of Gold), and Eva Cassidy.
Kruze has made charitable work part of her life's mission as a compassionate artist, organizing numerous benefits over the past 18 years. She has worked with world class talent throughout her career and continues to collaborate with many of these artists to date.
Kathleen Kruze holds a degree in Classical Guitar from the Westchester Conservatory of Music in New York, where she graduated Magna cum Laud with a B.S. Major in Music Performance. In college, her area of expertise was in the music of the Renaissance period. Today, Ms Kruze is a prolific composer, having written over 150 original works in a variety of musical genres, including Folk, Blues, Traditional fingerstyle, Jazz and Classical. She is able to draw on all of these influences and weave them into her own unique playing style. Ms. Kruze is a dynamic performer and recording artist, having maintained an active music career over the past twenty years. She has recorded three CD’s to date, which feature collaborations with internationally known talent such as Blue Note recording artist, Ali Ryerson, pianist Nick Bariluk, and Cellist/Bassist Jordan Jancz. Ms. Kruze has been a featured artist at numerous venues throughout the Northeast, such as The Towne Crier in Pawling, NY. Her compositions have been aired on many radio stations throughout tri-state area.
At the present time, she is employed at the Kent School in Kent, CT, as Guitar and Music Composition Instructor.
Additionally, Kathleen has recently formed The Berkshire Ayre Duo with flutist Deborah Cardenas, comprised of two classically trained musicians who recreate the music of the Renaissance and allow it come to life once again for you. In 2006, Cárdenas and Kruze drew on their shared musical interest of the Renaissance period to form this unique duo. As a new entity, they interpret the Masters of that time period with a flair all their own. Currently, they are in the studio recording their first full-length CD, which they look forward to releasing later this year. Their demo has gotten rave reviews by a reputable "A and R" group, and has been accepted by a well-known Music Library for future use in the media. The Duo hopes to share their passion for this music with their audiences, as they captivate them with playing of the utmost beauty and grace.
Hey Kathleen. Thanks for your lovely message and your kind words about my music. :) I wish you all the best with your music too - how long have you been making your music ?
It's great to have you as a friend., I hope you enjoy my music. If you have a minute please sign up for my mailing list at sashaeleyce.com Have a great day.Reach Out and love somebody. Much Love, Sasha
Hi Katherine! I hope you are enjoying your day. I unfourtnately don't know a Kevin that went to Berklee but what year did he graduate? I graduated in May 2007. Please let me know and hope to hear from you soon! Sheri
I just now found your comment about my August concert in Westport. Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you and your son were able to make it. All the best.
HI Kathleen, sorry it took so long for me to get back to you, but THANK YOU for the kind words, I feel the same way about music as you!! Kepp on creatin your GROOVY tunege!!! awesome...... hanve amazing moments!! :D peace Jim
