The Jazz Generation

The Jazz Generation has featured
artists on drums, bass and guitar.

Suzanne Brooks
Manager/Songwriter/Lead Vocalist
A smooth, mature and trained voice that delivers sultry, sophisticated, and dynamic jazz, passionate,
moving Gospel and a truly vast repertoire of
familiar and less well known standards,
jazz tunes, R&B pop and a little Country in
her own style and arrangements.

Now Accepting New Ongoing
and Casual Engagements for 2007-2008
Phone: (916) 483-9804
Sacramento, CA
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Suzanne Brooks:
Musician, Mentor, Educator and Encourager of Dreams

By Melanie Noel Light

Some lives are great but. . .none of us are perfect.
Yet in the time we have, we Experience the unforgettable.'

Suzanne Brooks is a musician, a teacher, a mentor and an educator. And she calls herself a "woman singer with a band" because she finds that singers in the music industry are often underrated as musicians, especially in jazz, when the numbers of singers is examined. Suzanne is working to end stereotypes in the world of music and is aiming to replace those stereotypes with respect for working musicians and equity for women performers....continue

Performance Schedule

Upcoming Events 2007

International Women of Color Day 3/4/07
The Jazz Generation performs @ 2007 Community Women of Color Day/Diversity Event The public is invited to the March 4, 2007, 4 to 8 pm Commemoration the 21st annual International Women of Color Daya celebration which has encouraged local communities to recognize outstanding local women of color and men, women and organizations of any group which is engaged in efforts promoting diversity and cross-cultural collaboration.

The 2007 theme, "The Impulse to Soar," from the words of Helen Keller, draws attention to women who have notable achievements despite disabilities and medical challenges. 2007 marks the beginning of an expanded national/international focus to increase awareness of those whose positive influences on the global community merit greater attention and who are role models for people everywhere. > Learn more www.womenofcolorday.com

PAST PERFORMANCES

Friday, August 25, 2006, 7:30pm
"Great Women of Jazz," a narrated musical history of great women jazz vocalists, performed by Sacramento ensemble, The Jazz Generation. "Great Women of Jazz," which premiered in 2004 will be performed for the 3rd time by playwright/vocalists Suzanne Brooks and the other members of The Jazz GenerationChris Lee (keyboard), Gabe Stivala (guitar/bass), Kim Nguyen (bass/flute/keyboard), Big John Evans (drums), and Dawn Whitney (sax). Local actress/dancer Andrea "Ya-ya" Porras will narrate and dance. Elaine Gosine, choreographer, will dance. Monique Jefferson will contribute to the narration and vocals. Songs of the show include Billie Holiday's "Stormy Blues," Ella Fitzgerald's "Getting Sentimental Over You," Rosemary Clooney's "Shadow of Your Smile," Blossom Dearie's "My Attorney Bernie," Nancy Wilson's "Save Your Love For Me" and more in a program both entertaining and enlightening about the lives of the women whose work is represented. Roberts Family Development Center, 770 Darina Ave., Sacramento 95815. Call for more info and ticket sales: (916) 483-9804

June 3, 2006, Dinner, Gaffer's Film Festival, Midtown Marriott, Sacramento.

June 10, 2006, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Ella's Southern Catfish, 8090 Laguna Main, Elk Grove, CA

June 10, 2006, 2:00pm, Private Event

May 20, 2006, University of California Davis Black Family Day: The Jazz Generation--Suzanne Brooks, vocals; Chris Lee, keyboard; Big John Evans, drums; featured bass player. Location: Stage on the Quad. Time: 2:30pm.

April 22, 2006, Women's Civic Improvement Club, 3555 3rd Avenue, Sacramento. Open House. 2-6pm.

March 31, 2006, Cesar Chavez Commemoration, Galeria Posada, 1421 R Street, Sacramento: Suzanne Brooks w/Gabe Stivala on guitar, approx. performance time: 7:30pm

March 11, ,2006, International Women's Day Event, Galeria Posada, 1421 R Street, Sacramento: Suzanne Brooks w/Gabe Stivala on guitar, 7 and 8pm.

March 5, 2006, 4:00 - 8:00pm
Sacramento-- The 2006 Sacramento Community Women of Color Day Event, 8th Annual, honoring outstanding women, held Sunday, March 5, 2006, 4:00 - 8:00pm at Ben Ali Shrine, 3262 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento 95615.
http://www.womenofcolorday.com/

March 1, 2006, California Department of Employment Development Celebration of African American History and Women of Color Day: The Jazz Generation--Suzanne Brooks, vocals; Chris Lee, keyboard; Big John Evans, drums; featured bass player.

February 2, 2006, Women's Civic Improvement Club, Annual Crab Dinner

References

Melinda Eppler, Executive Director, Fulton Avenue Association, 2740 Fulton Avenue, Suite 100D, Sacramento, CA 95821 ((16) 978-1288

Reggie Graham, Director of Music, Antioch Progressive Baptist Church, 7650 Amherst Street, Sacramento, CA 95832 (916) 459-0994

Fees for The Jazz Generation (vocalist and 3 to 5 musicians) depends on performance specifications, including number of hours to perform. Performances of "Great Women of Jazz" has additional rate for dancers.

Contact

Contact: Suzanne Brooks, manager/vocalist
The Jazz Generation, 3325 Northrop Avenue,
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 483-9804 office phone (916) 955-0395
cell phone (916) 483-9805 fax

Email: CreativeSy@aol.com

Websites: http://www.creativeconsys.com,
http://www.midtowngrid.com
(see entertainment/live music/jazz generation)

http://gigmasters.com

http://www.gigmasters.com/swing/TheJazzGeneration/

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=3027

http://creativeconsys.com/entertainment.html

http://www.soundclick.com/
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http://cdbaby.com/found?artist=
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http://www.ercregistry.com/index.a4d?action=search.profile
Page&sid=013df8775d9a2284bdf2d57
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Note: Payments for The Jazz Generation are to be made payable to Creative Concepts Systems by check, money order or Visa/Mastercard

New Jazz CDs and Books by
Suzanne Brooks

Even Sad Memories Are Sweet: New Dimensions in emotion-filled standards. Attention to several less known but beautiful songs. Both CDs include songs in Spanish.

Miles to Go, Before I Sleep: Offers a variety of jazz numbers, from torch songs to upbeat; even a country ballad. Brooks is a Jazz stylist whose sound is unique and whose interpretations of lyrics are moving. Known for dynamic Gosoel and Christian music, as well as an extensive, multi-genre vocal repertoire, she delivers a style all her own.

CDs may be purchased at www.womenofcolorday.com or www.creativeconsys.com

Ins and Outs:
A collection of poems and stories from the 1970's, written with the heart, influenced by the changing roles of women, with inner-city black voice full of effrontery, hope, despair, and humor.
ISBN: 1-4140-2968-3
To order call 1-888-280-7715 or go online.

Escape Is Not An Option:
A collection of poems, stories and essays presenting issues affecting women writers and all women. The book addresses universal roles, emotions and relationship experiences.
ISBN: 1-4140-35337-3
To order call 1-888-280-7715 or go online.