Her work is an exotic, eclectic mix of "new world" music that simmers with world, euro, jazz and pop influences. Her lush melodies, sensual rhythms and rich vocals create a fresh sound with a global appeal.

Gayle debuted as a performing artist in Paris where she attracted a devoted audience over the five years she lived in Europe. She then moved to New York for several years where she played with some of city's finest musicians and produced a CD of original work. She recently returned to her hometown of Seattle.

"While Gayle now writes and performs her own original work, she started out on the petite stage of the Paris Aller/Retour as a jazz singer. She was asked to perform the club's final show when it was forced to give up its lease to a higher rent cigar shop. Needing a place for her and her band to play, she invited groups of friends and growing fans to climb the 96 steps to her loft apartment in the Marais district for a number of intimate "salon" shows. One day as she was walking around her quartier, she spied a new Senegalese club still under construction. "I fell in love with Jokko's ambience and even though I was not the genre of performer they were looking for, I talked the booker into giving me a regular gig," says Gayle. " I later discovered that the club was co-owned by the celebrated Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour when he attended one of my shows. This was a magical time for me and I became fascinated with world music. I then began to incorporate world and euro rhythms and influences into my own work."

"Second Chance," Gayle's debut record of original work was produced and arranged by New York musician John Pahmer. The CD, which is now getting radio airplay on a wide range of stations worldwide, was honored with the No. 1 Music Review Award in WomensRadio singer/songwriter category. Her songs "Courage to Love" and "Talaky" have both won numerous GarageBand awards. "Talaky" also received an honorable mention from the London-based "We are Listening" global songwriting contest.

Gayle recently joined the talent team of Audiosocket, a music-licensing agency that connects independent artists and talent buyers for placement in film, television and new media.

Always introducing new and compelling work at her live shows, Gayle is a prolific songwriter. She is completing a new body of original work and plans to produce another album in the near future.

A musician since age nine, Gayle has played a myriad of instruments throughout her life, including the piano, guitar, flute and percussion. The keyboard is now her instrument of choice when composing and performing select songs. Gayle has also studied and performed various forms of jazz and African dance.

Born in Chicago, Gayle spent most of her adult life in Seattle before moving to Europe.