The Lost Voice of Jazz

In early 1960, she joined the lineup at Jamboree, where she continued performing with The Jazz Brothers as the club established itself as the city's most important jazz venue. Before long, Gloria became known as Barcelona's jazz muse. She performed with prominent local musicians such as Tete Montoliu and took part in the film 'Juventud a la intemperie' (1961).

In 1962, the murder of a businessman shook the jazz scene. Some of those involved were regulars at Jamboree, and Gloria was arrested on suspicion of complicity. Although she was exonerated, she was forced to leave Spain in January 1963 due to issues with her residency papers. She moved to Berlin, where she recorded her only album with vibraphonist Manfred Burzlaff's quartet. Later, she performed in London and joined the cast of the musical 'Hair' in 1968.

In 1971, Gloria returned to Spain and retired in Ibiza, where she lived until her passing in 1974. These were her only recordings, showcasing a singer with a distinctive vocal personality, emotional depth, and impeccable taste. For those who remember and admire her, this rare album is a long-awaited treasure. For new listeners, it is a remarkable discovery—an invitation to rediscover this lost voice of jazz and experience the warmth and elegance of Gloria Stewart's artistry.

—Jordi Pujol