Vicki Burns's Blog
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Vicki Burns Trio returns to North Square this Sunday!
Hello Everyone!
Greetings from Harlem in New York City! I am very excited to be living here and I am delighted to inform you that I will be returning to North Square in the West Village backed by a superb duo. Paul Meyers will be on guitar once again and I am very excited to have Gene Perla on bass! Both Paul and Gene are accomplished jazz musicians, Paul has performed and recorded with the great Andy Bey and Gene has played with the great Elvin Jones! Please join us for an intimate afternoon of Summertime jazz in the warm and elegant atmosphere of North Square.
Vicki Burns Trio featuring Paul Meyers on guitar and Gene Perla on bass!
Sunday, June 21st 2009 12:30-3:00pm
http://www.northsquareny.com/
Please let all of your friends in NYC know about this and if you happen to be in town make sure you stop by!
All The Best,
Vicki Burns
www.myspace.com/vickiburnsjazz
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New Review of Vicki Burns Quartet by Karl Stober!
Vicki Burns Quartet
Some cuts of wax can be so smooth and wielding with unadulterated cool,
the spin could be deemed illicit. That said Vicki Burns Live at Anna's
Jazz Island should be prosecuted for excessive yet joyous jazz
exploitation. Commencing with Ms. Burns scat allure to her blues
demeanor, this classic jazz perspective, soars!
Live at Anna's Jazz Island is penetrating slice of jazz, with an
eclectic nature. The mixture comes from all directions, the music
behind the vocals is precise, and in synch with the vocal tempos
designed. The venture is a fine example of the classic genre and the
deserving respect earned.
Blues gained an innovative perspective with Ms Burns feel of "Sweet
Home Chicago," as her emotional execution of the blues mentality
stimulates, in a fascinating fashion. John Nichols strings are fine
tuned to the Burns tonality and guides her lyrical efforts along, with
a passionate swagger.
Ms. Burns is a serious and driven entertainer, easily understood in her
vocal execution and diverse sway. Burns, an assured vocalist, is
consistent and technical, partnered with a cast of ever-evolving
craftsmen in studio with her.
Adam Blankman and Burns, ignite this session with a fervid and "Left of
the Label" scat duet which swings by the name of "Billies Bounce." Note
the fine bass thump of Sam Bevan, who keeps the two scatters as tame
and focused... as he can. This conversation in scat is a classic jazz
negotiation between two interpretations!
Live at Anna's Jazz Island is void of a stray cut. Each spin has a
personality praiseworthy of mention. More so, the effort justifies
numerous hours of push-n-play, Ms. Burns' vocals are without hesitation,
a decadent jazz aphrodisiac!
Karl Stober is a freelance critic and journalist, who looks for the
meaning of life through the respected innovation of music! If you wish
to contact for interviews, reviews, or projects email @
waxtrenzz@yahoo.com.
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Does Your Church Choir Need A Tune Up?
Sometimes even the most talented choir director can be swamped and
overwhelmed with all the details of running a church choir. Good,
healthy vocal technique can be one of the first things to fall by the
wayside...I can help! I have been a professional voice teacher and
singer for over 30 years with many wonderful students to my credit.
Here is what some of them have to say:
"... As I discovered in your class, the Bel Canto exercises open
the way to singing better than I could imagine. Of course,using the CD
to practice throughout the week helps me to maintain the improvement I
achieved while I was working with you...I’ll remind my fellow choir
members that they have a tool and should use it." Jeanne Robinson St.
Aiden's Church Choir, San Francisco, CA
"When Vicki was with us at St. Aidan's for a session earlier this
year she taught us how to warm up our voices. The choir enjoyed her
session and It has been helpful for me as a presider." Rev. Tommy
Dillon, Pastor St Aiden's Church, San Francisco, CA
"Vicki Burns is a very talented singer and an amazing teacher. I
had never sung in my life and would never sing in front of anyone
before meeting Vicki. Vicki made me feel comfortable and confident that
I could learn to sing and be comfortable in front of people. I think
Vicki is one of a kind and I am very sad to see her go since I know I
will not find another teacher like her. I think anyone, who has her as
a teacher, will be very happy and will learn a lot. Most important to
me was that Vicki made singing fun and not so scary. She is wonderful."
Meghan Herrero Private voice student at Blue Bear School of Music Fall
Quarter 2008
Choir tune up workshops are a fun and affordable way to become
better singers, both as soloists and in a group. I provide a warmup CD
for all of the workshop attendees that is included in the low price of
$30 per person with a minimum of 5 per workshop. I will discuss and
demonstrate healthy breathing exercises and lead the choir through the
vocal warm up sequence. Finally we will apply the techniques to a
prepared song, "Simple Gifts".
I hold a BA in Classical performance from the University of New
Hampshire and an MA in Improvised Music from San Jose State University.
Most recently I taught students and classes at Blue Bear School of
Music in San Francisco. I have performed throughout the San Francisco
Bay Area at many fine venues including: Yoshi's, Anna's Jazz Island,
The Claremont Hotel, Bistro Yoffi, Shanghai 1930 and the Plush Room. I
have just moved to NYC where I will be performing at North Square in
the West Village on February 8th if you would like to hear me live.
Please email me at the email listed or give a call at 415-336-5964. I
look forward to hearing from you!
Check out my myspace site for sound clips and more!
www.myspace.com/vickiburnsjazz