“A vocal by Gabrielle Stravelli has the kind of pristine clarity that makes one rethink the definition of the word. The jaunty “As Long As I Live” (Harold Arlen/Ted Koehler) showcases Stravelli’s natural ability to slip/slide notes or segue into a wah-wah horn sound. A 1930’s song, it also sets the tenor of this CD. Piano seems illusively easy, taking a backseat except during an instrumental break that doodles around the melody. Duke Ellington/Bob Russell’s “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me” utilizes that wah-wah styling. Stravelli plays with it, sashaying between provocative pauses. It’s a tease, a dare. Piano winks, wiggles, and swings a bit. “The Nearness of You” (Hoagy Carmichael/Ned Washington) arrives with strolling vocal and soft shoe accompaniment. Single-syllable words emerge as three. The interpretation is not as serious as usual, conjuring an insouciant hands-in-pockets attitude, ending with raised eyebrows and a shrug. Ellington/Russell’s “I Didn’t Know About You” begins confidently with a honeyed a cappella. You can barely hear Stravelli’s vibrato, it’s so far back in her throat, holding a lingering note. Reflective piano acts like lighting...”

— ALiX COHEN, CABARET SCENES

Gabrielle discusses Stairway to the Stars with Trish Hennesy of Hybrid Jazz Radio. Listen to the full interview HERE

Gabrielle discusses Stairway to the Stars with Bob Parzych of WRTC 89.3 Radio. Listen to the full interview HERE

Gabrielle discusses Stairway to the Stars with Michael Jacobi of "Raising the Standards" on KSCO 1080AM Radio in Santa Cruz, CA. Listen to the full interview (September 10th, 2016) HERE