Giacomo Gates

"Giacomo Gates is a solid example of a performer who is doing something that no one else does. He evokes an age (that I would hope is not so terribly bygone) when musicians were entertainers and entertainers were musicians, and a sense of humor was as important as a sense of rhythm.” — Will Friedwald

Giacomo Gates is one of the best old-school male jazz singers working today. Gates has two #1 records, ten internationally released recordings, performed at festivals and clubs in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, & Russia...making many return performances.

"Giacomo Gates does more than sing 'a bunch of songs.' He is truly an entertainer, for all ages and styles, as audiences enjoy the music, the interaction on the bandstand between him and his musicians, the spontaneity, the humor, the stories about the music and composers, along with their relation to everyday life. People are smiling, having a good time, while thoroughly enjoying the music. What usually lacks in most of today’s performances is obviously present … fun!" Jackie Simmons