Summerville with Mike Doolin, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz and Mark Powers

Summerville with Mike Doolin, George Mitchell, Kevin Deitz and Mark Powers
Tight harmonies and seamless lyrical lines create a show inspired by great vocal jazz groups such as Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, and Jacky & Roy.
Sherry Summerville vocals
Duane Summerville vocals
Mike Doolin guitar
George Mitchell piano
Kevin Deitz bass
Mark Powers drums
Vocalist Sherry Summerville began her professional career as a singer and performer with Carnival Cruise Lines. Her talent has taken her throughout the Northwest, East Coast, the Caribbean, and parts of Europe. She has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival. West Coast Jazz Festivals include the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, and, most recently, the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival. Sherry's wide vocal and stylistic range enables her to appeal to many. Sherry has an innate ability to connect with audiences, creating a synergetic experience for her audience. She connects with audiences of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Combined with the boundless talent of her musical team, Sherry is guaranteed to give an unforgettable performance. She has performed with many of Portland's finest musicians, who welcome the opportunity to play with her. Sherry is a woman with range, both vocally and stylistically. Sherry has a variety of shows. She is capable of captivating audiences in small, intimate venues, using only a piano or trio, or entertaining wide-reaching events with a band behind her.
Vocalist Duane Summerville has been described as a man of many talents. Noted for his wide range of vocal abilities, Duane’s strong background in all types of music has put him in high demand as a vocalist. Whether solo work or in a group, he’s covered a broad spectrum of vocal styles and genres. Duane’s musical career has been far-reaching. From local venues such as Jimmy Mak’s, the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival and the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, to international locations, including Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands. Duane has shared the stage with several musical greats, including Mel Torme, The Hi-Lo’s, Mark Murphy, Dave Frishberg, Ward Swingle, Take 6, and Ella Fitzgerald.