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Artist
Holly Yarbrough
3+ albums
jazz
about
Holly Yarbrough was born in Santa Monica, California. Her father, Glenn Yarbrough is a well-known recording artist with over seventy albums in his discography. Her Grandfather was a square dance caller in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and her Grandmother sang with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. Holly has studied at the Interlochen Arts Academy, Bard College and the Nashville Jazz Workshop. After attending at her Grandfather's bedside while he was in hospice care, she began volunteering for hospice through Compassion in Action. Since 2006, she has worked for Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. She is currently pursuing certification as a therapeutic musician through the Music for Healing and Transition program. Critical Acclaim for Mister Rogers Swings! During 1968-2001, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was one of the most popular of all children’s television series. Its laidback and warm host Fred Rogers had a music degree and always made sure that jazz was heard on his programs. Holly Yarbrough, in her jazz recording debut, pays tribute to Mister Rogers by singing 16 of his songs including his opening and closing themes “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and “It’s Such A Good Feeling.” But rather than this being strictly a children’s CD, the music is actually sophisticated bop-oriented jazz. Ms. Yarbrough interprets the friendly lyrics with an attractive voice, sensitivity and a solid sense of swing. She is joined by guitarist Richard Smith, pianist Lori Mechem’s trio, violin, ce
