Black Female Jazz Ensemble, Jazz In Pink, is Changing the Face of Jazz Music With Their Number One Single “Katgirl”
Leveling the Playing Field For Women in the Jazz Industry
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — Jazz fans rejoice! The baddest chicks in the game are back and better than ever. The all-female ensemble Jazz In Pink, led by Gail Jhonson aka The first lady of Smooth Jazz are causing a stir with the re-release of their debut album 1st collection.
Jazz In Pinks first single Katgirl is currently the number one most added song on SmoothJazz.com and the second most added track on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart. Since 2009, Jazz In Pink has been breaking barriers and proving to the world that women in jazz are a force to be reckoned with. The shortage of female jazz musicians is an issue that is rarely discussed.
While touring both nationally and internationally, I saw firsthand the lack of women at the forefront of jazz music, says Jhonson. I was hard-pressed to see another woman on the stage let alone as a lead vocalist.
Johnson initiated a meeting that brought together talented female musicians from around the globe. As a result, Jazz in Pink was born; an exclusive women-only network that has leveled the playing field for women in jazz forever.
Why should we have to wait around for a man to call upon us when we can work together to book our own gigs and create our own music? says Jhonson. There are women in our ensemble playing at the caliber of John Coltrane. We are serious musicians that have paid our dues and deserve the spotlight.
Jazz In Pink boasts a roster of over 25 talented women including but not limited to: Marie Antoinette (harp), Althea Renee (flute), Benita Lewis (drums), Paula Atherton (saxophone), Karen Briggs (violin) and more!
For more information please, visit: www.jazzinpink.com
About Jazz In Pink
Jazz In Pink is an all-star female ensemble of musical women in jazz that projects talent, beauty, power and femininity as they embrace the stage! Their mission, promotes live performance opportunities that promote women in jazz, by showcasing one others music. They also endeavor to provide educational opportunities and mentorship to upcoming rising stars.
For more details and/or to book the group for a local performance, contact Michael A. Smith at 510-593-799 or smith3109@sbcglobal.net
Photo Caption: Jazz in Pink
