Started singing at the age of 5, music and singing has always been a part of her for as long as she can remember. Gina was exposed to all kinds of genre at a tender age and was active in choirs, solo performances and drama/musical
theater productions in school. Although she started doing
commercial music to earn a living, she was listening to Jazz, blues, gospel and broadway music during her spare time.
She believes that the key to a successful singer is the ability to listen to others and to yourself.
Her performance has taken her to many parts
of Asia while based in Kuala Lumpur, and has traveled
to South America, Australia, Europe and the US.
Her influences include Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitgerald, Dinah Washington,
Diane Schuur, Diane Reeves, Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, BB King,
Porter, Gershwin, Ellington, Count Basie, Gloria Estefan, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Poncho Sanchez and more.
Also pop artistes like Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.
She has a strong inclination to vocal groups and Latin music having Spanish as part of her heritage.
Based in Malaysia, she is currently active in the Kuala Lumpur jazz circuit with
Gina Panizales Jazz Quartet composed of talented, energetic group of musicians .
Special events, private and corporate functions keeps their schedules occupied and performs at jazz joints like Souled Out , 7ateNine,
Bangkok Jazz, No Black Tie.
On April 30, 2008, she released her self produced, debut album-
FINALLY Gina Panizales. A contemporary mix of
Jazz, Latin and R &B she calls an honest reflection of her passion,
inspirations and influences throughout her musical journey
that she wishes would become a part of you, too.
Her album is distributed in Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan.
And recently, a project under Poppop Music label (Malaysia) she released another album on audiophiles called Love Tapestry .
Check out www.poppopmusic@blogspot.com for more details.
Gina Panizales has come a long way....
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