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Vaneese Thomas

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Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Vaneese is the daughter of Rufus Thomas, whose legendary career as a musician and entertainer began in Vaudeville and spanned more than half a century in rhythm-and-blues recording and radio. Her older siblings are the hit recording artist “Memphis Queen” Carla Thomas and the highly respected keyboardist and producer, Marvell Thomas. Embracing this remarkable musical legacy, Vaneese carries forward the rich heritage of Memphis soul and R&B, a music that has touched several generations and crossed many divides. At the same time she has combined all the influences of her background and experience ­– R & B, gospel, blues, and jazz – to cultivate a soul-stirring style that’s all her own. Highly regarded within the music industry, Vaneese’s talents as a singer, songwriter, producer, and actor have made her a sought-after solo performer as well as a first-call vocalist for projects by other top-name artists

Album

The Long Journey Home

Label: Segue Records
Released: 2017
Track listing: Sweet Talk Me; Lonely No More; Sat’day Night On The River; Mystified; Country Funk; The More Things Change; Prince Of Fools; I Got A Man In Tn; Rockin’ Away The Blues; Revelation; Mean World; The Chain.

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Article: Album Review

Vaneese Thomas: The Long Journey Home

Read "The Long Journey Home" reviewed by James Nadal


With an inherited musical talent, and a professional recording career going back over thirty years, vocalist Vaneese Thomas has appropriately titled her latest release The Long Journey Home, home being her Memphis roots of blues, gospel, and soul. Her last release Blues For My Father, (2014 Segue Records) was an emotional tribute to her father, legendary ...


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