Gayle's areas of expertise are swing and jazz standards, rock, blues and folk music. Concerts are a specialty!
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for information on any of the concerts or bands listed below.
The great artists of American Song are being rediscovered by a new generation and Gayle presents them with wit & energy in an elegant, spirited style. A versatile singer with an affinity for the music of the Big Band era, Gayle's musical combos (up to 10 pieces) provide music that is perfect for dancing or listening. Famous composers of the 1930's and 40's like Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, the Gershwins and Irving Berlin are brought to life, as well as the romantic ballads, cabaret and torch songs of the great singers from Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to Frank Sinatra and Nat 'King' Cole.
Rock, blues and folk music are represented with hundreds of favorites from the past 5 or 6 decades.
In addition to her extensive vocal repertoire, Gayle also plays guitar and blues harmonica. Her musical combos (see links below) are tailored specifically to your event and budget. No matter what style of music you're looking for, from background to concert, Gayle knows how to entertain for dinner music, parties, dances, ceremonies or receptions. Corporate events are a forte. References available upon request.
MUSICAL REVUES:
In the past three years, Gayle has written and starred in four narrated musical revues; The Andrews Sisters, Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page and Doris Day. Backed by first-rate jazz bands made up of the area's hottest jazz musicians, Gayle's concerts consistently sell out. All revues are available for concerts and special event booking.
"The Lives and Music of the Andrews Sisters" features Gayle, Livia Genise and Priscilla Quinby as LaVerne, Patty and Maxene Andrews. With intricate harmonies and lively personalities, the world-renown trio of singing sisters helped a nation through the dark days of World War II. They will forever be known as "America's Wartime Sweethearts". 22 hits include "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "Apple Blossom Time" and "Oh, Johnny, Oh!"
"The Life and Music of Rosemary Clooney" is the fascinating story of Clooney’s meteoric rise to fame and her fall from grace as a result of drugs and alcohol. Through pure grit and determination, Clooney made a fantastic comeback in a career that spanned 60 years. Features 23 Rosemary hits including "Come On-A My House", "Mambo Italiano", "Hey There" and "Tenderly".
"The Life and Music of Patti Page" depicts the reigning Queen of pop music during the 1950's. Miss Patti Page, 'The Singing Rage', remains an American icon with 15 gold records including “Tennessee Waltz”, “How Much is That Doggie in the Window?”, "Let Me Go, Lover" and "The Days of Wine and Roses". This musical tribute includes 23 Patti Page hits.
"The Life and Music of Doris Day" The quintessential, all-American girl-next-door, Doris Day overcame many setbacks in her life including being ripped off by her lawyer for over $22 million dollars. Despite being married and divorced 5 times, she made over 600 recordings and 39 films ranging from musicals to comedies to serious dramas. Features 22 songs including "Que Sera, Sera", "Pillow Talk" and "Secret Love".
BOOK GAYLE AND ONE OF HER BANDS FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!
The Gayle Wilson Jazz Quartet
Gayle Wilson and Donna Bishop
Gayle Wilson and "Journey's End" Big Band
GAYLE AND HER MUSIC COMBOS PERFORM AT MANY PRIVATE PARTIES AND CORPORATE EVENTS IN THE SOUTHERN OREGON AREA. REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. HERE ARE JUST A FEW SATISFIED CLIENTS!
"A Walk in the Clouds" Special Olympics Fundraiser 2007
Annual Medford Jazz Jubilee, Medford, OR - 1990 to present
Medford Market Cooperative - Organizational Fundraiser - January 2007
Southern Oregon Drug Awareness - 25th Anniversary Celebration - December 2006
Oregon Advanced Imaging - Holiday Party - December 2006
Roxy Ann Winery - summer performances
Camelot Theatre - Talent, OR (last 5 years)
Rogue Valley Manor Dance Club, Medford, OR - Monthly, 1990 to present
Rogue Valley Manor New Years Eve Celebration - 1999 to present
Annual Addictions Recovery Center Fundraiser, Medford, OR - 2000 to present
The Avalon Bar and Grill, Talent, OR - current performer in regular rotation
The Wild Goose Restaurant and Bar, Ashland, OR - current performer in regular rotation
Annual JC Penney Manager's Party - 2006
Adventure World, Shirahama, Japan - solo performer for 8 weeks in 2004
So. Oregon University, Ashland, OR - Groundbreaking, Fine Arts Center
Annual Providence Hospital Festival of Trees Celebration – Medford, OR
Concerts-in-the-Park Series, Medford, OR
Concerts-in-the-Park Series, Grants Pass, OR
Rogue Valley Country Club, Medford, OR
Troon Vineyards, Jacksonville, OR
Medford Moose Lodge, Medford, OR - Weekly Dance to Big Band Music - 7 years
Alex’s Plaza Restaurant, Ashland, OR
The Bella Union, Jacksonville, OR
Opera Guild, Craterian Theater, Medford, OR
Cycle Oregon, Butte Falls, OR
The Harvest of Arts Festival - Medford
The Jackson County Fair & Exposition
Children's Advocacy Ball and Auction, Medford, OR
Puss 'N Boots Charity Ball - Ashland
Dances for Evergreen Ballroom, Central Point, OR
Dances for the United States Amateur Ballroom Assoc. (USABDA)
Ocean Shores Jazz Festival, Ocean Shores, WA
Oregon Traditional Jazz Assoc., Milwaukee, OR
Redding Traditional Jazz Assoc., Redding, CA
Salem Traditional Jazz Festival, Salem, OR
So. Oregon Traditional Jazz Assoc., Ashland, OR
Southcoast Jazz Clambake, Coos Bay/North Bend, OR
All-Oregon Jazz Festival, Eugene, OR
Coos Bay Traditional Jazz Assoc., Coos Bay, OR
BOOKING INFORMATION:
To check availability for your event as well as rate information, e-mail
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. All dates are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Always included is a complete PA package. VISA, M/C and checks are accepted. There is no travel charge for engagements anywhere in the Rogue Valley area.
