Katya Gorrie is a singer composer & performer from North America now living and working in the UK.
In the past few years she has toured extensively and recorded two new albums.
POUSSE CAFÉ has been featured on BBC Radio2 BBC Radio Suffolk Bristol Devon Cornwall Wiltshire and Somerset.
Also on Campbell Burnap’s Jazz program on SMOOTHFM, and most recently part of Ned Sherrin’s radio program, COUNTERPOINT.
Her second album, TALES OF MISBEHAVIOR, has just been released on Mainstem Records and has commanded the attention of audiences and reviewers around the country. Katya has had the pleasure of working with some of the UK’s top Jazz musicians,
Dave Newton Derek Nash Mike Gorman Oli Hayhurst Dave O’Higgins Martin Shaw Anthony Kerr Dylan Howe Ian Bateman & Denny Ilett.
Katya began her professional singing career after four years of classical studies at the Conservatory of Music and another three years in an intensive Jazz program at the renowned Capilano College in Canada. Katya went on to work with some of the best musicians in Canadian Jazz: Oliver Gannon
Miles Black Bruno Hubert Andre LaChance Chris Gestrin
and Brad Turner…..
As well as writing and arranging music for her own recordings, Katya has composed music for theatre, founded three vocal Jazz trios, is the songwriter and lead singer with her all girl blues band The Rogue Dolls and has worked in film and television as both a singer and an actor.
Katya tours in Canada the US and Europe performing at festivals clubs and theatres to enthusiastic audiences.
PRESS REVIEWS
It was quickly apparent that Katya Gorrie is an experienced and professional singer. She is at home on stage, with confidence, timing, vocal accuracy and a terrifically interesting repertoire of tunes. What truly sets her apart is she sings with straightforward attention to the lyric, clear enunciation and a respect for the melodic content of each song. She sells each song like it’s the only song she’s singing that night, and she's singing it just to you!
BATH CHRONICLE
Canadian vocalist, Katya Gorrie, will be a name that people will want to watch out for in the future. She is a vocalist of the sultry variety. She can sing low and sexy or with passion and drive, singing a tender ballad or a song of regret and loss she has the technical and emotional range to do it all. This is JAZZ VOCALS WITH JUICE!
VIVANTE MAGAZINE
The Suavely composed singer Katya Gorrie transforms nightclub!
Ms Gorrie’s taste in songs emphasize melody and musicality, generally swinging from a tale of love lost (‘Lush Life’) to the casual power of the femme fatale (‘Whatever Lola Wants’) But whatever Katya sings, she imbues it with a consistent presence and quality that leave you in no doubt she knows exactly what she wants and, like Lola, she surely intends to get it.
VENUE MAGAZINE
Katya Gorrie is one of the most enjoyable singers I have ever heard and her musical background really shows her talent and professional attitude to her art of the jazz singer.
BOXFORD FLEECE REVIEW
VENUE REVIEWS
"All the patrons told me you were the best they've seen here, and I agree. You are a breath of fresh air!"
The Allen Club
"I thought your music provided the perfect sound for the National Theatre Foyer, I'd be delighted to have you back anytime."
National Theatre London
"You and your band are so talented. It was a rare and wonderful treat. Everyone was so full of praise and we greatly enjoyed your repertoire, a strong selection - obviously songs that are close to your heart with early Jazz roots, yet accessible to the Jazz novice."
Somerset Music Promoter
"I would like to compliment Katya and the guys for a fantastic performance - beautiful!"
Hertfordshire Music Promoter
"Katya, I really enjoyed your show, your connection to the audience as well as a great upbeat performance! I would love to have you back."
Joogleberry Playhouse
"Katya, it was a pleasure to have you, the performance was excellent."
Speakeasy Tavern
"Love to have you back!!”
Cinnamon Club
Sincere thanks again to you and "sisters" Beth Rowley, Blythe Pepino, Caroline Tarbuck, Celestine, Daisy Palmer, "Jenny" Ilett, Katey Brooks, Lisa Cherian, Nuala Honan, Ruth Hammond and Tammy Payne for making our Sisters with Voices gig yesterday such a unique and amazing event. You were all sensational.
And together we raised a fantastic £1200 for The Childrens' Hospice Southwest and Bristol Music Space!
Can't wait to do it again next year.
All the best and see you soon - Jan & all @ The Cori
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Hi Katya, i finally got round to picking up a copy of 'Tales of Misbehaviour'. Glad i did- cool and sassy stuff! I'll have to get you to sign it next time you are in town. All the best for the summer touring. Cheers, Jef
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Hi Katya! Maybe you are interested to know that my album Robotism is finally available on iTunes and JunoDownload. On the album you will find all the tracks you might have heard on my MySpace-player and some more. Are you looking to buy new music that makes you want to dance and which will work really well at your next party? Just go to my page and you will find the links :)
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed copy! Release date is set for May 5th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
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Musically, Peter and Chic
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