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Born in Yorkshire
Gill first started singing in school choirs. Through
this she learnt the discipline of harmony and also
discovered Bill Evans who she spent her teenage years
listening to.
By the age of 19
Gill was a vocalist with many bands in Scarborough
taking up residencies in various Hotels. She worked with
many local musicians including drummer Bob Scott who
played in the film "Little Voice".
Since emerging on
the London Jazz scene in 2001 Gill has worked with some
of the UK's finest musicians at venues including Live on
the Park, The Spice of Life, and the Ram Jam club in
Kingston . She also performs regularly in restaurants
and bars around the capital, as well as at numerous
private functions.
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In 2003 Gill recorded
her first CD "Sometime Ago" and her work over the years
has featured Malcolm Edmonstone, Jeff Clyne, Barry
Green, Winston Clifford, Steve Waterman , Nick Tomalin,
Arnie Somogyi, Paul Cavaciuti, Tim Whitehead and many
more. She has just recorded her forthcoming CD
"Something Cool" released on the Mainstem label.
"A skilled interpreter of the standards. The listener is
struck by the warmth and intimacy of Gill's stirring
vocals."
Paul Pace - Spice of Life
"...a rich and
characterful voice...I was won over by the first
round..."
Brian Morton, Jazz Review Magazine
"Gill Cook is a
true communicator, she maintains the delicate balance
between the musical and lyrical content of songs."
Greta Matassa - Tula's Jazz Club Seattle, USA |
