Susan Tobocman Jazz Vocalist
Singer/Composer/lyricist/producer/arranger Susan Tobocman has been making a name for herself among audiences and musicians alike on both the New York city and Detroit jazz scenes for a number of years. whether leading her own gigs at zinc bar (where she was the original artist-in-residence), Cornelia street cafe, the flatiron room, fine & rare, symphony space, Highline ballroom, smalls, the bitter end, Birdland, cliff bell's, the blue llama, Steinway jazz gallery, smoke, 55 bar, or Cleopatra's needle (among others) -- or as the regular guest of musical luminaries such as Barry Harris, Al foster, or the late Doc Cheatham
Susan’s professional experience includes numerous European tours as featured artist, several Off-Broadway musicals, a varied array of national television and radio jingles, Touring as keyboardist and vocalist with Tom Tom Club (talking heads sans David Byrne), and appearing on Late night with David Letterman.’ in addition to session work for the MCA and Atlantic record labels -- as well as singing background vocals for Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Wailers, Richie Havens, and Garland Jeffries !!