"...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!

http://www.kuvo.org/

"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.