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How do you take the measure of a jazz artist?
There are certain analytical standards for technical excellence, like command of the instrument, facile phrasing, inventiveness, presence, and the like. Without these, one would be hard pressed to claim artist stature. But there is another dimension that goes beyond technique, and that is the possession of a unique, instantly identifiable sound, a personal musical trademark so strong as to be recognized in just a few notes. Such an artist is Gail Dobson. Once heard, her voice is forever memorable, like all the greats."
Frank Dorritie.. Producer, Jackie and Roy, Cal Tjader, Smith Dobson, Art Blakey, Kenny Burrell
“She’s a beautiful singer, a throaty contralto, with a Lee Wiley timbre ...Phil Elwood...SF Chronicle
“Vocalist Gail Dobson’s new music covers the whole palate; emotion, musicality, and hipness. You might just be caught in this singer’s phenomenal web-I was.” ... In Tune Magazine - London, England.
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