Jazz Vocalist, Carol Luckenbach, with her elegant and very personal style, brings fresh interpretations of vintage tunes and rarely heard gems to her loyal audience. A regular artist at the former Empire Plush room, Carol developed an intimate and sensual sound that transports her listeners back in time. Carol has been performing in the bay area for over a decade and is accompanied by the best of the best. In her own words, Carol states ‘I have been blessed to work with the “best of the best” as evidenced by the musicianship on her newly released CD “the Sighs of Love” the incredibly talented Ken Muir on piano – my musical director, arrangement collaborator and friend, the legendary Dean Reilly on bass and pocket trumpet, and the renowned Donald "Duck" Bailey on drums and blues harmonica, joined in creating the perfect backdrop for "telling the story”. Ken and Carol have worked through the years to develop arrangements that give insight and an often "tongue in cheek" view of some of the most well known songs.
As a young person, Carol performed in Southern California with several groups, from classical to rock and roll, and as a solo act in many restaurants and nightclubs during the "folk era". Putting her love of music aside to raise and support her two children, Carol devoted her "middle years" to making her mark in the Real Estate Industry. Known as the "note-able" Broker, Carol continues to embrace her business (http://www.carolluckenbach.com} and her creative abilities, bringing that added dimension to her clients and her audience.
It has been my good fortune to also work with many other of the bay area’s finest – Shota Osabe, Benny Watson, Alan Steger, Denny Berthiaume and Larry Dunlap.. Brad Buethe, guitar. Jeff Neighbor, Paul Smith, Al Obidensky, bass. Jim Rothermel, Harvey Robb and Noel Jewkes, horns. Bill Bellasco and Tommy Kesencer on drums. I always look forward to the opportunity to work these and other musicians as each offers a unique perspective, and brings a valued gift to the table.
Some of the local Bay Area venues at which Carol has performed include: Zingari Lounge, Savanna Jazz, Rrazz Room, Octavia Lounge, Ovation, Orinda House, Anna’s Jazz Island and Angelica’s Bistro.