Indianapolis Jazz Vocalist - Big Band and Jazz Como

Hello jazz lover. I hope this finds you well, Still loving jazz? I sure hope so! I'm pleased to bring you an exciting update. After much travel and bringing two beautiful children into the world, my husband and I have settled in the great city of Indianapolis... and I am making music again.

Singing at The Jazz Kitchen, November 2024

At Jazz Kitchen with Kevin Anker, Fred Withrow, and Bruce Richter

Things are moving fast in this thriving music scene. By way of first friday open studios and jam sessions, I connected with a wonderful big band named God's Mighty Horns (GM Horns Big Band) and am also singing with small combos for public and private events.

My first public performance is a fun and uplifting Christmas show next week with GM Horns at The Jazz Kitchen, but it is already sold out!

Next up isn't until March 30th at the beautiful Indiana Roof Ballroom, but tickets are already selling fast. So, here is the link to book: https://crystalsignatureevents.thundertix.com/events/238470

Our venue for 3/30/25 event - the Indiana Roof Ballroom

A great, large stage and plenty of room to dance!

GM Horns Big Band - led by Edward Zlaty

I look forward to sharing more, along with the "why" behind finally settling down and making Indianapolis my home base. We have lived here for 3 years and we are loving it, with no plans to leave. I've been traveling since age 17, so finding a place to call home means a lot.

My instagram page @thejazzmama is where I do most of my sharing, it is more updated right now.

May you have a blessed and beautiful holiday season. I'm grateful to God for the winding but beautiful journey and the bright outlook. I look forward to sharing updates soon.

- Laura

Blog is moving!

Hey everyone,

I just took a fantastic wordpress class by Karen at Impact Online Marketing, so my blogger site is moving! I can't wait for all the cool features I'll be enjoying, I've grown out of this basic platform pretty quickly.

💙 UPDATE 2024: My ownership of my URL lauragabriele.com lapsed, and a different Laura Gabriele snapped it up! So I'm back to using this website to provide updates. :) Grateful it's still here!

Learn to swing dance, we'll provide the music!

Hello, beautiful people. I want to share this event with you, as it will be my last big show in Missoula for awhile! I have a 6-piece swing band ready to go, which includes Bob Athearn, the indomitable piano personality who has been getting a lot of press lately.

I have always loved working with Bob because of his quick wit and great piano chops. What I didn't know is that he's 76 years old, and was only 4 years from retirement after 30 years of working for the University of Montana... until they let him go due to budget cuts this month, to be replaced with recorded music. Doesn't that just make your skin crawl??

I hope you'll come to the swing dance and support me as I say goodbye to Missoula. But with this additional news, I also hope you'll show your support for Bob Athearn by attending this event and just thanking him for making the University a more wonderful place for so many years. The article which discusses Bob leaving can be found here.

The University will surely come to regret their choice! Check out this great video of Bob created by Sally Finneran, and read the article about Bob Athearn's contribution to the U.

[From Kaimin article "The Man Behind the Music", written by Lizzy Duffy with photos by Megan Jae Riggs]

So, will you join us to celebrate this legacy and give me a great kick-off to the next stop on my slow motion world tour?

Again, the show is Saturday April 20th, 2013 

At the University of Montana UC Ballroom

Lesson at 7pm, Live Music starts at 8pm

Tickets at Door: $5 UM students/staff/faculty, $7 general admission, $8 couples

I really hope to see you there.

~ Laura Gabriele