I’ve been writing new songs with my songwriting partner Patrick Ortman lately, and we’re getting ready to lay down some scratch tracks for a new album we’ll be recording after the holidays. So far, it’s got a bit of a soulful singer-songwriter vibe to it, a definite indie feel, influenced by storytellers who sing the blues, with a touch of country (can’t fight those Texas roots!). I can hear us on Grey’s Anatomy, whose music supervisor should win an award for discovering such great indie artists. Fingers crossed, and I’ll let you know when the album drops!
Posts Tagged ‘vocals’
New Album In The Works
Friday, November 12th, 2010Bad As Jazz
Sunday, May 10th, 2009I returned to my old stomping grounds last weekend to sing with the University of North Texas Jazz Singers in a concert honoring our musical director (also an amazing arranger, all-around musician, and general cool cat), Paris Rutherford. Paris is retiring this spring, and of course, he wanted to go out with a bang. So, he invited all of the Jazz Singers alumni to sing in a couple of numbers, including his incredible a cappella arrangement of “My Funny Valentine.” All I can say is WOWEE! The whole weekend was a whirlwind of rehearsals and get-togethers with friends both new and old. The sheer chops these fellow musicians have, what an amazing thing to be around again! We had a great time, and took a lot of good photos and videos (more to come).
To top it all off, Paris invited me to sing on a small group number called “Splanky” and I don’t mind saying, we swung the hell out of that chart! Not only was the rhythm section smokin’, but the group was made up of some of the top singers from UNT, including my former bandmates Brandon Pedigo and Cathy Jensen-Hole. And as if that weren’t enough, Paris also gave me the honor of letting loose like a trumpet player who ate some bad meat. Here’s a picture of me getting down during the concert on May 2. What a night! It was so much fun and a slap-in-the-face reminder of why I love jazz music so much! I will never stop singing. Thank you for that, Paris.
Kathi Funston performs with the UNT Jazz Singers on May 2, 2009
W.E.T. Dreams: The Documentary
Friday, September 12th, 2008I just finished recording vocals for two songs by film composer Thomas Rydell. The jazzy Vegas-themed songs will be featured in an upcoming documentary starring Ugly Betty’s Rebecca Romijn.
And no, it’s not what you think. It’s a film about a Bellagio fountain project, people!
Singing and Talking and What Not
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008I just completed another vocal session with film composer Marc Ellis and a voiceover spot for Biotene. Working with Marc and Patrick is always a good time!
New Commercial Demo
Monday, May 14th, 2007Since my show closed, I’ve been busy doing session work around town. Check out the catchy new commercial demo* on my Music page!
*Courtesy of Selectracks
Singing and Dancing with the Chantillys
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007What a busy year it’s been so far! I’m rehearsing with former Taffeta co-stars in preparation for my upcoming show, The Chantillys. We’re rehesarsing 6 days a week, and I have to admit, my back is starting to feel the pain from all the dancing! Throw in the singing on top of that, and my lung capacity is increasing exponentially!!
I’ve also been busy doing vocal sessions around town. I recently worked with Chantillys musical director Paul Taylor, and television composer Dick DeBenedictis, who scored groovy TV shows from the 70s like Matlock, Columbo, Perry Mason, and Hawaii Five-O.
Most recently, I did a session with composer Brian Woodbury where I recorded lead vocals as surfer chick Marina in his original show Killa Vanilla.
I’m a Singing Fool and Loving It
Monday, November 20th, 2006I just finished another vocal session with film composer Steven Stern and Grammy Award-winning producer and mixing engineer Ted Greenberg.
I’m also gigging around town with The Four Belles, a four-part girl group singing hits from the 50s and 60s.
I’m a Natural Woman
Saturday, May 6th, 2006Oh what a night! I got to sing backup for a very talented singer and good friend of mine, Youmee Cha, at an Asian-American Pop Star event in LA.
Xperimental Entertainment presents eXposure: Voices of a 2nd Generation Concert featuring All-4-One, Korean R&B sensation Wheesung, Sickstep, Far-East Movement, Team Masterz, the Asian-American Pop Star Top Ten Finalists, and Master of Ceremony, Dat Phan, winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
May 6th, 2006 @ 7pm
The Scottish Rite Auditorium
4357 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
Tickets available at www.enterxp.com.
Singing and Talking and What Not
Saturday, April 22nd, 2006I just completed another fun vocal session with film composer Marc Ellis and a voiceover spot for Biotene. Working with Marc and Patrick is always a good time!