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Courtney Freed
Strong, passionate, vivacious and daring, Courtney Freed is a dynamic vocalist in a class all her own. She is a Portland based singer, songwriter, creatrix and educator. She has been called a "whirlwind of excitement" as well as "effervescent" and "breathtaking." Whether she is belting out a Queen classic or a sultry standard, she is sure to captivate many a listener. She has performed in many prestigious venues in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles as well as Portland, where she resides. Her sparkling and smooth tribute through the Great American Songbook is not to be missed live. She also sings lead with local swing band, The Courtney Freed Five. Her upcoming album, "Big Crazy Love," a delicious combination of jazz inspired originals and covers will be released in early 2022. For more info, visit www.courtneyfreedmusic.com.
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"On opening night, from the moment she came out and sang the first few notes of
"Take My Breath Away," Freed had the audience in the palm of her hand. " -
Broadway World
"The main attraction is Freed herself, who is a whirlwind of excitement as she travels through more than a dozen songs of Mercury’s, lead singer of Queen, as he travels, through Freed’s extraordinary vocal range, the “road[s] not taken.” - Dennis Sparks
"Freed is a belter...and the power of the Queen canon isn't diluted one decibel." - The Oregonian
"Her voice is AMAZING." - KGW
" Freed is the funky, effervescent belter" -Chicago Theatre Addict
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