lisa keating MUSIC
gentle jazz for a waiting world
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Mieke Rotseart, NM
“Lisa uses her voice as an instrument in harmony, subtlety, improvisation and personalized often conversational phrasing. beautiful!”
Lyn Freeman, CA
“I honestly, sincerely can’t think of anyone I enjoy hearing sing more than Lisa.”
Edred Breedlove, NM
“Lisa Keating is an excellent performer. Her ability to captivate an audience with her voice, piano and song choices is remarkable. She is one of our favorite performers to come to Cafe Colibri.”
Welcome
Bitten by the jazz bug in the cradle, Lisa Keating's musical journey has taken her from the stages of California to audiences as far-reaching as Japan and Mexico. A natural storyteller with a voice praised for its subtlety, warmth, and conversational phrasing, Lisa approaches every song as an intimate conversation — whether it is a classic standard, a Bossa Nova gem, or an original composition she has crafted herself.
IN HER OWN WORDS
"My life is my canvas, and my work is an endless collaboration between my perception and my ability to articulate. While my primary expression comes through my voice, I shamelessly create with any materials at my disposal. The landscape, a well-laid table, a lullaby sung to a tired child, the curation of an art exhibition, or the crafting of a marketing plan — all of these have found their way into my hands and heart. All of these are my art."
— Lisa Keating
Adair Seldon, CA
“With her captivating voice and alluring theatricality, Lisa takes you on an intimate journey from the Great American Songbook, beloved jazz standards and Bossa Nova gems to Bacharach, Sondheim and beyond. Her accomplished songwriting and piano playing are equally impressive, as she imbues every performance with originality and charm.”
Patrick Lysaght, NM
“Lisa Keating is a treasured resource keeping the Great American songbook alive and well.”
Dani Mardayat, NM
“Hearing Lisa perform live is always such a marvelous experience. She sings endearingly from the heart, whether it’s a classic, familiar tune or an original song she’s composed. Her voice is like a mellow and welcoming cup of coffee enjoyed on a Sunday morning and her lovely piano playing is like . . . well, music to the ears!”