Ginny Snowe Bands

John Miller & Ginny Snowe Duo

Jazz standards and songs from the Brazilian bossa nova tradition

-Concerts, restaurants, private parties, weddings-

Ginny Snowe, on vocals and bass, and John Miller on guitar, bring you a repertoire that spotlights some of the very best of popular songs of the past 60 years. Drawing upon the works of such composers as Hoagie Carmichael, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Michel Legrand and Victor Young, Ginny and John have assembled a collection of personal favorites, characterized by consistently high standards of melodic, harmonic and lyric invention. Many of these songs were originally recorded in highly orchestrated versions; hearing Ginny and John's pared-back, transparent renditions of the songs makes it like hearing them again for the first time.

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We recently spent a great afternoon at a type of event for which Gabriola is famous: a house concert. These are extraordinary affairs under almost any circumstances, usually a very satisfactory mix of friendly atmosphere and surprisingly high levels of musicianship, but this was, even with those expectations, an exceptional afternoon with the music provided by Ginny Snowe and her guitarist husband John Miller. He plays a fine understated guitar that is perfect for the sambas and ballads that Ginny seems to prefer. On an occasional solo he amply demonstrated his sensitive feeling for jazz and a firm confident touch . The focus of attention though with a duo is almost always the singer and what a fine fine singer Ginny is. With either sambas, which she sings in a style closely resembling Rosa Passos or jazzy ballads or the sly humourous eccentric songs of the kind that Blossom Dearie used to do so well, she brings a clear almost perfect voice and the careful, precise enunciation of a Carmen McRae and makes all of the songs entirely her own by her intimate, almost confidential style and her dry interpretation which somehow manages to be demure and mischievous at the same time. The songs selected by Ginny and John were of impeccable provenance and despite being standards used by countless great performers in the past were given uniquely memorable interpretations by this talented pair. Like Ginny’s bell-like tones, this performance will resonate with us for a long time. -Mick Wadsley, Gabriola Island

ZUMBIDO

www.zumbidobuzz.com

Ginny Snowe, melodica and vocals
John Miller, guitar
with Joel Litwin, percussion

Zumbido draws its repertoire from the rich and varied musical world of Brazil: beautiful melodies, lush harmonies, pulsating rhythms and gorgeous Portuguese lyrics. The trio performs a program of exotic sambas, nostalgic waltzes, warmly intimate bossa novas, choros and baiones by such greats as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gilberto Gil and Pixinguinha.

QUOTES

A long-awaited evening of inspired instrumentals and songs with these widely traveled world-class musicians. It really doesn't get any better than this!-Margie Katz, Whatcom County Homemade Music Society

Thank you for.... providing wonderful sounds of joy! I look forword to having you and your group perform again in the near future. -Marienes Johnson, Executive Chef and Owner of Truffles by the Sea Restaurant

We had real buzz on your performance. People indicated how much they were looking forward to it. And this was followed by great comments as people left the program. Everyone was refreshed and fulfilled by your music. They were hypnotized by the performance -- then came alive with praise. Zumbido was a great musical meal to be relished at the time and remembered long after. -Richard Vanderway, 2004, Whatcom Museum

In its performances at the Museum, Zumbido has made quite a following. Your group brings much praise from the audience. They are honored to hear your music. We at the museum are as well and we look forward to having you back for Celebrate Bellingham! 2006. We appreciate your talent and your enthusiasm for your music. -Richard Vanderway, Curator of Education, Whatcom Museum, 2005

It was so nice to hear you and your friends perform last week at the museum. Loved the brazilian in particular. Music to move your soul. What a delight... - Audience member, Whatcom Museum 2005

HAPPY VALLEY SLUGGERS

Mike Schway -Fiddle, cajun accordion, vocals
Laurel Bliss -Guitar, cajun fiddle, vocals
John Clark -Guitar, banjo, vocals
Nina Richardson -Guitar, vocals
Ginny Snowe -Bass

A local Bellingham old-timey and cajun band. This group has played together at countless dances, weddings, concerts, and festivals for over 10 years. The Sluggers remain close to traditional roots, whether playing a fiddle tune or harmonizing a soulful cajun waltz.