This unique English born musician creates oddly compelling songs that are full of cinematic melodies. A songwriter, crooner and modern day minstrel, Gregory Page is a product of his own imagination.
Childhood
Growing up in London Gregory Page was surrounded by family members who performed and recorded swinging Jazz music. His Mother's group "The Beatchicks" opened two concerts for The Beatles in Spain, August 1965. Before one of the concerts—which were held at night inside a bullring—both bands sat together under the hot sun watching the Bullfights. Young Gregory was sitting upon Paul's knee, when the Matador, on horseback, lanced the bull for the final kill. Paul covered the eyes of the youngster protecting him from the bloody scene.
As a teenager the boy showed little interest in academic or business studies and was always fascinated listening to 78rpm records. A tall, skinny loner with thick glasses and a stutter, he would find his imaginary friends within the grooves of these records. Dreaming about the day he would grow up to become a Female African American Blues Singer like his hero Billie Holiday.
Coming to America
Under the cover of darkness, he escaped to America in September 1976. Upon his arrival to California he began a series of odd jobs, namely as a cab driver and cook; he also began tirelessly writing and recording his own brand of music.
It's hardly an exaggeration to observe that the voice and music of Al Bowlly had a definite affect on Page's career. Sitting day after day with his living musical mentor Lou Curtiss—who owns a record shop—listening to the songs from the bad old days, Gregory's voice and songwriting was shaped into Black & White.
My True Love, The New Album
His new album "My True Love" is yet another tip of the hat to Al and the sweet Jazz from another era. This time, Mr. Page takes a break from heartbreak and has written a collection of Love Songs that are full of the wonderful feeling that true love can offer. It features some of the finest Jazz musicians in Southern California including Bob Magnusson on Upright Bass, who performed with Ella and Sara Vaughn.
Like many musicians who are not as appreciated in their own backyard, Gregory's star is beginning to shine outside of his adopted country. Europe and Australia keeps him and his trio (Sky Ladd—Piano & Josh Hermsmeier—Drums) busy most of the year. Gregory has yet to perform in New York City and it remains a dream of his to do so. Like Al Bowlly, Louis Armstrong & Cole Porter, Gregory Page is not inspired by American Music… he is American Music.
"The tightrope my music teeters upon is the struggle between tradition & progress, history & fantasy. I am the songbird & the worm." ~ G. Page
Career Highlights: 2011
Has two albums on the Dutch Album Charts ~ September
Dutch Television show on (VPRO) "Vrije Geluiden" airs a one hour specail on Gregory Page ~ September 11th
Gregory gives a Master Class on Songwriteing at the Penta College Spijkenisse ~ September 28th
Mr. Page & Band perform on the main stage at The Paradiso in Amsterdam ~ September 24th
Gregory Page & His Trio sell out their first concert in Amsterdam at The Paradiso ~ Febuary
Gregory sells out his first concert in Rotterdam at Lantaren Venster ~ Febuary
Gregory is on the cover of the Dutch National Magazine The NRC ~ Febuary 4th
Gregory performs 3 concerts at "The Blue Mountain Music Festival" in Katoomba, Australia ~ March
Gregory signs with The Harbour Agency in Sydney Australia.
Support Act For:
Bob Dylan, Jason Mraz, John Doe, Chris Issack, Judy Collins, Iron Butterfly, John Prine, Leon Russell & Mila Jacovich.
(Along with seeking representation in America, Gregory is also trying get his songs onto the desk of a Music Supervisor that could pitch his cinematic music to Motion Picture Studios.
If you can help in anyway please contact him here.)