My favorite New Orleans musicians
(booking info. is at www.oliviagreene.com)
Influences
LADIES: Ella Fitzgerald, Germaine Bazzle, Tricia Boutte, Juanita Brooks, Irma Thomas, Maxine Sullivan, Leah Chase, Berna Dean, Carol LeBlanc, Mavis Staples, Shirley Goodman, Danon Smith, Carol Kane, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Boswell Sisters, the Pfister Sisters, the Shangi-Las, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, Dusty Springfield, Geri Hall, Amy Winehouse, Marion Anderson, Theresa Andersson, Mahalia Jackson... GENTLEMEN: Dave Bartholomew, Cosimo Matassa, Wardell Quezergue, George French, Art Neville, "Little" Jimmy Smith, Luciano Pavarotti, Ibrahim Ferrer, Eric Traub, Todd Duke, Kurt Cobain, Kermit Ruffins, The Beatles, Otis Reading, Ray Davies, John Boutte, Deacon John Moore, Johnny Adams, Earl King, James Crawford, Davell Crawford, Johnny Taylor, "Pops" Staples, Sam Cooke, Leroy Jones, Danny Barker...
Olivia Greene began singing in the church, and she still does. Gospel is an ongoing passion.
Being a member of Louisiana Hall of Fame inductee Deacon John's Jump Blues Band, Deacon John and The Ivories Band, and singing background for the "Lost Soul Queen" Betty Harris led to Olivia becoming a featured singer in the late, great Eddie Bo's band.
Post-Katrina, Olivia became a band leader herself, including some of New Orleans' finest musicians in her ensemble. Her innovative group satisfies listeners with traditional jazz, classy Great American Songbook tunes and timeless New Orleans favorites.
The Olivia Greene Combo has performed at posh jazz venues including Snug Harbor and Sweet Lorraine's, at legendary clubs like Donna's and Buffa's, and at elegant New Orleans landmarks such as The Columns and Hotel Monteleone. They also enjoy playing at private parties.
Touring occasionally, Olivia calls New Orleans home.
Thank you Olivia! Now I have to work on when and where to do the cd release concert. Might happen close to the end of the year. I see you're headed into the studio to do some gospel tracks. I can't wait to hear them! Have a wonderful week in this gorgeous weather!
Glad things are going well for you, and great to see the pix of you at Snug Harbor! Thanks for the airplay, we're honored to have been played on your WWOZ Blues and R 'n' B Party show! Sending all things good out to you! -Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
Miss Olivia, Thanks for for your comment! You and your music makes me miss NOLA more than ever. Planning on coming back down in December for the holidays. All the best to you and yours.
Eternal ClamNation, Kaika Kale www.thequahaugs.com
OH MY GOD......As time rolls the mistery of life just keeps getting better and better. To see and hear you sing so wonderfuly is a God sent. I will be in touch again..Love Ya-Georgie Day
Thank you Olivia! Rob and I plan to be out and about much more now that we're not so far out in the boonies. We'll come hear you sing soon! And yes, I've already discovered that Swirl Wines is just around the corner....... :)
