Cathy Segal-Garcia
Biography Cathy Segal-Garcia
Cathy Segal-Garcia
is a vocalist of "real music integrity" (Critical Jazz). She is known throughout the world for her performing and teaching, especially in Japan where she has toured for over 25 years performing in jazz clubs and festivals throughout the country.
Wherever she travels audiences and musicians are moved. Segal-Garcia's deep connection to rhythm and her earthy and organic voice brings a nakedness to her communication, a direct line in to one's heart. Her repertoire includes original compositions and modern interpretations of standards and jazz musicians' compositions. Segal-Garcia's 13 CDs reflect her Gemini nature...From straight ahead jazz to avant-garde.
Segal-Garcia has been a tireless supporter and producer of the L.A. jazz scene for years and has been recognized for such by musicians, singers, jazz fans, and organizations such as L.A. Jazz Scene, lajazz.com, CA Jazz Foundation, Jazzvocalalliance.com, Great American Songbook Preservation Society, and the CA Lawyers for the Arts. In 2014 she was named a "Jazz Living Legend" in Los Angeles.
