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HEART & SOUL
In a fusion of original pop, jazz, soul and classic love songs, singer-songwriter and cellist Gabriel Royal’s inimitable voice cuts through the haze. In Heart & Soul, he shares tales of love, loss and hope in a solo performance that weaves pop, soul, jazz and classical influences. Performing on piano and cello, Royal's engaging style is the ultimate in entertaining— balancing heartfelt moments of vulnerability with his signature sense of humor and timing.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Royal’s live performances blend jazz, classical, pop and neo-soul in an original collection of optimistic, sometimes ironic love stories, inspired by his daily encounters with NYC commuters. Coming home on the subway with only $1 in his pocket in 2010, he noticed a busker with questionable talent had landed at least 20 times that. For the next five years, Royal lugged his instrument into the depths of the mass transit system to serenade passersby with his "adult lullabies", all the while generating a loyal following of listeners. Influenced by Stevie Wonder, The Beatles and Burt Bacharach, Royal's songs relive his relationships, triumphs and downfalls. He produced and released his self-titled debut album in 2016 earning raves for his soaring vocals, hum-along melodies and lush arrangements, His sophomore release, "Miss Once In A Blue Moon" expanded his repertoire and launched tours in Europe and the US. Royal is among a select number of artists combining cello and voice.
Available for solo, duo and trio. performance. Royal conducts clinics on Music Theory, composition, song writing, and discovering the power of your own voice. Royal has appeared at Monterey & Newport Jazz Festivals, as well as many of the European benchmarks like North Sea.
TOURING CONFIGURATIONS
Solo
Duo or Trio
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