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Germaine Bazzle
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Bazzle performing in 2009
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| Born | March 28, 1932 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | Red Tyler, Peter "Chuck" Badie, Victor Goines, George French, Ellis Marsalis, Emile Vinnette, Larry Siebert, David Torkanowsky, Johnny Adams, Germaine Bazzle & Friends |
Germaine Bazzle (born March 28, 1932) is a talented jazz singer from New Orleans. She is known for her amazing voice and her long career in music.
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Discovering Germaine Bazzle's Musical Journey
Early Life and Musical Roots
Germaine Bazzle was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1932. She grew up in a part of the city called the Seventh Ward. Music was a big part of her family life. She started playing the piano by ear when she was very young, meaning she could play tunes just by listening to them.
Her formal music lessons began when she was twelve years old. She studied at the Xavier Junior School of Music. Germaine was inspired by famous jazz singers like Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billy Eckstein.
From Teacher to Jazz Star
After finishing her studies at Xavier University of Louisiana, Germaine Bazzle became a teacher. She taught choir and music appreciation at Xavier Prep. She loved teaching and continued until she retired in 2008.
Even while teaching, Germaine was also a performing musician. She has worked with many other great musicians. Some of these include Red Tyler, Peter "Chuck" Badie, Victor Goines, George French, and Ellis Marsalis. She often performed with her own group, Germaine Bazzle & Friends.
Germaine also sang regularly with the Saint Louis Catholic Choir and The New World Ensemble. For over twenty years, she performed in many famous night clubs in New Orleans. She is also a big supporter and teacher at the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp, helping young musicians learn about jazz.
Germaine Bazzle's Recordings
Albums and Collaborations
Germaine Bazzle has recorded several albums and appeared on many others. Between 1985 and 1997, she participated in ten recording sessions.
Her own albums include:
- Standing Ovation (released in 1996)
- Swingin’ At Snug (released in 2018)
She has also lent her voice to many projects with other artists. For example, she sang background vocals on Lost in the Stars: the Music of Kurt Weill in 1985. She also worked with Alvin "Red" Tyler and Johnny Adams on the album Heritage in 1985. In 1994, she sang on Joe Cool's Blues with Ellis Marsalis and Wynton Marsalis. She also collaborated with Dianne Reeves on The Grand Encounter in 1996.
Awards and Recognition
Germaine Bazzle has received many awards for her contributions to music.
In 2015, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement in Music Education award from OffBeat magazine. OffBeat also gave her two "Best of the Beat" awards:
- Best Contemporary Jazz Vocalist in 1996
- Best Female Vocalist in 1997
She also won the Big Easy Music Award for Best Female Performer multiple times, in 1990, 1992, 1993, and 1994. These awards show how much her talent and dedication to music are appreciated.
