Gabrielle Goodman is a phenomenal singer, songwriter, educator and author who has just released her fourth CD "Songs From the Book" to critical acclaim. "Songs From The Book" features the powerful singer performing gospel greats like "Wade In The Water" as well as her original soul and gospel songs with fire in and a contemporary flair. Goodman has worked with the best in the music business including Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Michael Buble, Patti Labelle, Norman Connors and many others. They all sing her praises.
The versatile diva sings jazz, R&B , gospel and even classical music. Goodman's third CD entitled "Angel Eyes" showcased her with saxophonists, Walter Beasley, Andre Ward and singer Armsted Christian on nine sizzling soul/jazz pieces. While her Verve releases feature her with Kevin Eubanks, Gary Thomas, Gary Bartz, Christian Mcbride and other jazz giants singing classic standards with lots in soul. On these CD she proved that she could swing with the best of them. A celebrated songwriter, Gabrielle Goodman has won the ASCAP top ten award for co-writing You Can Make The Story Right". This song appears on Chaka Khan's Grammy award winning "The Woman I Am" CD. Goodman's songs also appear on her own CDs, as well as Roberta Flack.
Now the singer/songwriter spreads her wings again on her fourth offering, 'Songs From The Book" and reaches into your soul with the earthy, retro soul "I Wanna Be With You" a la Aretha Franklin, the gospel classic, "Wade In The Water" and much more! Whether you are a fan of soul or gospel "Songs from The Books" is sure to inspire your spirit.
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