Joyce Cooling

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Joyce Cooling, is best known for her eclectic style and colorful body-moving sound. Funky, soulful, and always original, Joyce Cooling is recognized as one of the most dynamic contemporary jazz guitarists in the world. Cooling, along with producer/keyboardist Jay Wagner, has recorded eight albums - six of which charted on Billboard - earning her three #1 radio singles, nine top 10, and sixteen charting singles in all. Some of her music awards include Gibson Best Jazz Guitarist of the Year, Best New Talent Jazziz Reader’s Poll, California Music Awards nominee, Gavin Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year, and Trufire’s 100+ Gifted Guitarists. Joyce has recorded/ performed with Joe Henderson, Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Al Jarreau, Lee Ritenour, to name a few. "Best of all, Cooling managed – in an era of brightly shining guitar stars – to glow with a uniquely personal creative energy of her own." - Los Angeles Times "...the reining queen of contempo guitar." - Guitar Player Magazine “The West Coast guitarist has a large contemporary jazz following, but her influences, which include blues, rock, and Brazilian grooves, help set her performances apart. ” — Washington Post "Musicianship: First-rate all the way." - Music Connection