Lanna Thai's Bio on Wolfe
Kathy Wolfe
Kathy Wolfe’s smooth, calming voice is often compared with that of the late Karen Carpenter. Therefore, she blends well with Tommy Crook’s unique relaxed style. Kathy’s down-to-earth stage presents guarantees audience participation and an entertaining evening. She sings a variety of classic music including Jazz, Standards, Pop, Big Band, and Country and Western Swing. Kathy and Tommy try to pick the top hits of each style which seems to please listeners of all ages. Some of her most popular tunes are: This Masquerade, Moon dance, You are the Sunshine of my Life, Johnny Be Good, Eleanor Rigby, Ode to Billy Joe, The Girl From Ipanema, What a Wonderful World, Crazy and San Antonio Rose.
Kathy was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has lived in or near the Tulsa area all of her life. She is the daughter of keyboard player and vocalist, Jareld Emery and vocalist, Shirley Emery. Jareld is an accomplished musician known for his country and western swing keyboard playing. He is a member of the “Western Swing Hall of Fame.”
Kathy is what you could call “a late bloomer.” Although she performed occasionally with her parents as a child, she didn’t start a career in the music field until 1997. She has been working with Tommy Crook ever since then. Kathy has also performed in many venues in the Tulsa area. Among them are: The Petroleum Club, Cain’s Ballroom (with the Texas Playboys), Elks’ Lodge #946, Utica Square, Bell’s Amusement Park, Western Hills Lodge, Tulsa Greenwood Cultural Center, May fest, the Tulsa Jazz Festival and other Corporate Venues.