Sat Jun 28
Lois Deloatch - vocals
Ernest Turner - piano
Lois Deloatch Gomes' career spans nearly three decades in the arts, education and philanthropy. Noted for her rich contralto voice and compelling writing, Lois has appeared in concert throughout the United States and internationally, written and lectured on jazz, arts and culture, and co-hosted a radio show. She has produced five recordings as leader: Roots: Jazz/Blues/Spirituals (2010), Closure (2005), Holy Night (2004), Sunrise (1998) and Hymn to Freedom: Homage to Oscar Peterson (2008), which garnered international accolades including selection as one of the Top 10 CDs of 2008 by JazzTimes Magazine’s Owen Cordle.
Her concerts and workshops cross multiple styles and genres ranging from spirituals to contemporary music. She’s shared the stage with legendary musicians such as pianists, Willie Pickens and Ellis Marsalis, drummer, Ed Thigpen, trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and saxophonist Branford Marsalis as well as emerging jazz luminaries.