Gordon Michaels is a versatile artist who can lean from show
tunes to jazz, pop, R&B, gospel and even country. His latest single “They Call it Stormy
Monday” is a soulful rendition of this well known standard.
Entertainment has been in the bones of Gordon Michaels from
a very early age, from his church's children's choir through his high school
years. It seems that this foundation
honed his personal expression developing his passion for performing. After attending New York City’s Music and
Arts High School Michaels was afforded the opportunity to appear in the movie
“Fame” as well as the soundtrack recording.
This experience led him to a scholarship to the Boston Conservatory of
Music for Opera where he discovered his passion for musical theatre and
achieved a BFA.
Gordon’s versatility in shuffling genres with ease was the
precursor to his musical prominence and was a driving force that managed to
create opportunities worldwide with known singers; Patti Labelle, Jennifer
Holiday, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Rod Steward, Cissy Houston, Keith Lockhart,
Tramine & Edward Hawkins, Natalie Cole and a performance for Pope John Paul
II.
Musical theatre is an avenue of expression that is close to
his heart. He is known for successfully
producing small dinner shows and cabaret events in local establishments in the
Boston area. Gordon inspires his
audiences with not only theater productions but offers his expertise to private
functions, charity and corporate events choosing from any of the six cabaret
shows in his musical repertoire. His
shows consist of “Unforgettable - A tribute to Nat King Cole”, “I’m Misbehaving
- Fats Waller Song I Never Get To Sing”,
“Music of our great soul brothers”, “Journey through the decades”,
“Black on Broadway” and “Listen to my heart” each with a definition of
expression all their own.
“His darkly rich, soulful baritone and gregarious way with
audiences earn this guy a gold star.” ~ John Hoglund, Backstage, Bistro Bits
Gospel music is a genre that runs through his veins whereby
creating and hosting the popular Gospel Brunch at the original House of Blues
in Cambridge, MA.
Gordon’s notable achievement was receiving the recognition
of David Foster, when he became the Boston winner of the David Foster/Name Drop
Singing Contest in 2009. In addition to
first place in the Encore Silver Note Sing Off and the Best Male Vocalist for
Jazz and Gospel by the Boston Music Awards.
“He has such a big personality when he gets up there. He’s much more than a voice”, says Charles
Nazarian, Chairman of the Independent Christian Church in Cape Ann.” ~ Gaily
McCarthy, Staff Writer, Gloucester Daily Times.
“Michaels simply radiated confidence, authority and joy of
performance.” ~ Bryan VanCampen, The Ithaca Times.
“When Gordon reached out to me to let me know he was
interested in performing on jazz stages worldwide, I immediately went to hear
his music. I heard a very versatile
artist that could fall into any musical setting and find his own authentic
expression. Not only is he an actor, he
is one that can truly ‘tell a story in song’ and capture the heart of his
audience” says Jaijai Jackson of The Jazz Network Worldwide.
Gordon is a complete southern gentleman at heart and knows
how to entertain leaving his audience wanting more.
Be sure to catch Gordon’s feature on The Jazz Network
Worldwide this week at http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com. Go to http://www.gordonmichaels.com to learn more and to purchase his new single
“They call it stormy Monday”.
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