"...she authentically recreates a lost genre of female jazz singing..."
– Ralph A Miriello
March 2012 CD of the Month:
Kathy Kosins "To the Ladies of Cool" Resonance Records
In recognition of Women's History Month, our March CD of the Month selection is To the Ladies of Cool: A Love Letter to Chris Connor, Anita O'Day, June Christy and Julie London by the veteran Detroit vocalist, Kathy Kosins. Not only were the honorees cool ladies, they were pioneers in shaping the vocal stylings of the West Coast cool jazz movement of the 1950s. With this in mind Ms. Kosins traveled to Los Angeles to record this inspired homage for the Los Angeles based, non-profit recording label, Resonance Records. Kathy made two very astute decisions, first her choices of songs-avoiding the over recorded standards, secondly, enlisting Tamir Hendelman to be her pianist and arranger. Hendelman is to be commended for his refreshing charts and impeccable playing as an accompanist as well when soloing.
Kathy Kosins most recent recording maybe a tribute To the Ladies of Cool, but the CD is already hot on the jazz radio charts and as fiery as her red hair!
"Kathy Kosins is a joy to hear. Her lyrics on Hershey's Kisses melt in her mouth."
– Johnny Mandel
Kathy Kosins demonstrates 21st Century state of the art jazz singing.
– Will Friedwald
The Chicago Reader would rave about her 'solid intonation, unwavering swing and a voice that can conjure both the girl next door and her older wiser sister.' Harnessing the essence of the song with imaginative interpretations and sassy savoir faire.
The new Ladies of Cool website! Visit Now!
"To The Ladies of Cool" CD now available. Please go to the To The Ladies of Cool" CD page to purchase.
Ladies of Cool Show now being booked for the 2013-2014 PAC season!

Click to hear song samples from CD
Read Will Friedwalds CD Bio and Liner Notes
Click to Download Ladies Of Cool PDF!
Live By Request now being booked for 2012-2013 PAC season!
Please read this article which best describes this show.
Rhaposdy In Boop now being booked for 2012-2013 PAC season!
Learn more about the show!

Rhapsody in Boop Panel Discussion - Listen on WDET.
Kathy Kosins Store Online... Buy CDs direct from the artist!
Ladies of Cool CD Preview |
Ladies of Cool |
Rhapsody in Boop |
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Videos courtesy of the Rising Jazz Stars Foundation |
Video:
Kathy with Mitch Ryder at the 2008 Video: Kathy performs with Marshall Crenshaw at the Don Was Concert of Colors July 2010. |
Kathy's Artwork used as poster for her
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