Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’sJazz at the 12th Floor Lounge series continues with acclaimed vocalist Greta Matassa on Sunday, November 24th from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free, doors open at 1 p.m.
The straight-ahead jazz singer is a seasoned club performer with a bent toward Great American Songbook standards and is known for her improvisational, contemporary scat style. A Seattle native, Matassa was introduced to jazz by her parents, and by the time she was in high school was singing and studying her craft by listening to records. After a brief period performing with metal and rock bands, she found her way onto the local jazz scene.
In 1989, Matassa replaced Ernestine Anderson in a Pacific Northwest Ballet production based on the songs of Kurt Weill. The show ran for a decade and helped establish her as an impressive live performer.
After taking a break from her solo career to raise her children, Matassa returned to the limelight in 2001 with the release of All This and Heaven Too: Live at Blake’s Place. The album showcased her knack for interpreting lesser-known standards and drew favorable comparisons to June Christy, Carmen McRae, and others.
Matassa has since released several albums, including 2003’s Two for the Road (with guitarist Mimi Fox), 2005’s Favorites from a Long Walk, 2007’s Smiling Hour, and 2009’s I Wanna Be Loved.
For more information about Jazz at the 12th Floor Lounge, please visit www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
