Gail Dobson Band

afro-cubanjazz vocalsjazzlatin jazz

vocals, percussion

Native San Francisco jazz vocalist with a smoky, amber contralto, Gail Dobson has performed at legendary North Beach venues and was featured vocalist for Ray Brown's Great Big Band for over 23 years. Her band merges traditional jazz harmonies with Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms, featuring Bay Area top musicians and showcasing her philosophy of encouraging natural musical unfolding through player interaction and soloing.