GEM Productions / V-Jazz records

10/30/2024

Happening THIS weekend. Rehearsing some new stuff this evening... and this is gonna be a blast. Some tix left...

10/08/2024

This tune just popped into my head today. It's one that I love (not just because I co-wrote it with the splendid Sean Bray, who is also on guitar) but I've never, ever done it live. Was going through a break-up at the time, and I think you can hear it.

I'm itching to record again but (aside from the obvious issue of funding) I don't know whether to do straight-on jazz quartet, big band (which I'm mostly doing these days) or some more rootsy-jazzy original material...

Can you put ALL three on one album??? That might be a little too eclectic, but folks have always thought of me that way.

OK need more coffee now.

An original tune written by Vincent Wolfe (on vocals) and Sean Bray (guitars) from the 2010 CD release "Weaver of Dreams". Also on the album are Louis Simao (bass), Lina Allemano (trumpet) and Barry R

10/02/2024

Now for something brighter... this is brilliant. Though well-known for "novelty songs" I think Perry Como should be better remembered as one of the great crooners... and I'm so happy to add this number to my George Lake Big Band repertoire. Used to do this on the Cunard gigs and it always got the people up and dancing.

Check out his little mambo with guest star Peggy Lee at 1:20. It almost seems unplanned. But so much fun! Okay, off to rehearsal...

08/10/2024

Woke up to this online ad while having coffee. Merchbar has me in VERY good company!!! I thank them.

P.S. I think there are only five more copies of this one in my closet.

08/08/2024

TBT: A jazz singing rascal just starting out and full of dreams. I still sing, am still mobile and available. Just sayin'...

I adore singing with big bands, I enjoyed the cruise ship gigs... and I loved doing backups for some big name artists, but I do miss the trio days.

As long as I'm singing...

Bug hugs to you all...

06/19/2024

Heading to rehearsal with a bruised rib cage (don't ask...) for this weekend's gig at the Duke... but I gotta look out for those "big finish" notes...

06/11/2024

Stoked about tomorrow's Barrie Jazz & Blues Festival concert... Five Points Theatre is a really gorgeous venue. We have a fantastic show programmed... so we hope you're ready for us.

Plus, this show will be recorded in hi-def audio and video so please let me remember ALL my lyrics...

Oh, and we all better be lookin' snappy!!!

02/27/2024

Weird to see what they're charging for my last (out-of-print) album...

As Judy once said... "Where's the money???"

02/16/2024

Revved up about our gig this Sunday at the Duke! Had a terrific rehearsal on Wednesday and we've got some cool tunes for you. I'll be doing some (new for me) Sinatra, Darin, Bennett as well as a Latin groove or two, plus two new duets with Diya! Sharon Smith will join us for a couple of numbers and the band has some POW instrumentals they've been cooking up.

It may be little wintery, but we are sure to heat things up for you.

1225 Queen Street East (at Leslie)
Toronto, Ontario

"As Long As I'm Singing"...