Jazz Vocalist, Composer, Lyricist - Sylvia Winsby - News

Songwriter Showcase 5/15/11

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Sylvia will perform in the Songwriter Showcase in Berkeley, at the Starry Plough- see Calendar for more info. This is an eclectic group of songwriters who are being mentored by master songwriter, Jai Josefs- see the facebook event page link below for more info- Sylvia will perform new songs, never heard publicly til now! Bay area jazz pianist, Walter Bankovitch on keys, and Jai Josefs on guitar will be accompanying her.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147900115275661

Songwriter Showcase

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

May 9, 2010, 6pm, La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA.

Sylvia will represent Jazz in an all original music concert by songwriters of the greater bay area. See calendar listing for details.

WCS Song Contest Award

Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

West Coast Songwriters 2009 annual song contest award! Announced today: Sylvia's song, The Rivers Flow With Tears, received an "Honorable Mention" award in the Blues category. This song is not yet released. To view the award: http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org/contest_winnerinfo.htm

Song of the Year Award

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Just received notice today that Looking To The Light received an Honorable Mention award in the October, 2009 round of judging in the Song of the Year song and lyric competition. "This status indicates that a submission was found impressive by a number of the judges. Song of the Year receives entries form all over the world and only those artists who display particular talent and creativity receive such recognition." (Song of the Year website.)

http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/SylviaWinsby

Jazz Camp West, 2009

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Open Mic Performance! Debut public performance as pianist was an eye-opener to all who've only known of her vocal abilities. The 'Sylvia Winsby Quintet' performed Little Boat for an enthusiastic camp audience. All were gently rocking to the bossa nova rhythm- transported on the sound waves to a tropical paradise.

Composers Showcase Concert

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The concert was wonderful! "This competition produced some of the most exciting music heard at the series" (San Jose Jazz website). 9 composers were featured, and several, including Sylvia, performed their pieces with the Touch of Brass big band that afternoon. See 'photo gallery' for images and 'music' for a live sound clip.

Composer Showcase Concert, 3/22/09, San Jose Jazz

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Sylvia's entry, 'Green in Blue', was selected in the competition for repertoire to be performed at the San Jose Jazz Composer Showcase concert this year. The concert on 3/22/09 features the Touch of Brass big band, performing the works of 9 local composers. Sylvia will be singing her piece, 'Green in Blue' with the band. Tickets and further info at: www.sanjosejazz.org

Song of the Year Award

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

'Looking To The Light' received an 'Honorable Mention' award in the instrumental/jazz/world category in the November Song of the Year Contest. This contest receives entries from all over the world and the award "status indicates that a submission was found impressive by a number of the judges".

'Looking To The Light' Heard on KUSP, 88.9 fm

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

KUSP jazz hosts, Alan Mertens, and Mike Lambert played 'Looking To The Light', on their programs December 18 and 31, 2008. Kudos to them for suppport of independent jazz musicians on the central coast! KUSP streams on the web at www.kusp.org. Call in to the station to request the song Tues., Wed., or Thurs. nites from 9:30-midnite, or Friday from 10 pm to midnite (PSTime) (831)-476-2800, or 800-655-kusp (toll free in California, USA) Thanks!

New Holiday Single Release Available!

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Sylvia's happy to announce the release of her original song for the holiday season, Looking To The Light. The duo recording features Murray Low, Grammy-nominated pianist, with Sylvia's vocal. Bringing warmth and hope to the winter season, this limited edition single cd, including inspirational photography, lyrics, and artist information will be a welcome addition to holiday music collections. The nondenominational message of 'Looking To The Light' embraces the sentiment of fond memories and good will. A perfect gift for everyone, its mix of jazz-spiced harmony with timely lyric may likely become a new favorite. This recording feels like a private concert in your living room. Piano and voice perfectly compliment one another, setting a mellow tone for gatherings or moments of meditative solitude. It's the perfect soundtrack to inspire positive reflection for the coming new year. A "Suggested Artist" award recipient in the 2007 Song Of The Year competition, Sylvia also received a "Semi-Finalist" award in the 2008 100% Music Songwriting Contest. Residing in the Monterey Bay Area, CA, Sylvia has performed at local venues, including Kuumbwa Jazz Center. The natural beauty of the region provides inspiration for her compositions, published through her own company, Indigo Dream Music. Murray Low, Grammy-nominated pianist, is a 'first-call' jazz musician in the San Francisco Bay Area. Performing on over forty jazz recordings, he also has appeared at major jazz festivals, concert series, and television broadcasts since 1991. In 2008-2009, Murray is the 'Artist in Residence' at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA. The recording is available as mp3 download or special cd with inspirational photos, lyrics, and artist information through CD Baby- see links in 'Buy CD'.