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Lisa Hearns

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Lisa Hearns is an acclaimed jazz vocalist who has performed at legendary venues and festivals in Boston, New York City, and throughout New England. She has been a guest vocalist with the great Les Paul at the Iridium, and can be seen in clubs in Greenwich Village, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the New York tri-state area. Her new jazz album, “I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good' was produced by Grammy winning producer Elliot Scheiner, http://www.elssurround.com/Elliot.asp) and is available for purchase on iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, and in stores nationwide thru Quicksilver Records.

The daughter of two music professors, Hearns grew up in Massachusetts and is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. She formed and led her own group, playing in New York City for several years and traveling throughout New England, performing together until 2001. She returned to New York City in September 2001 to continue her singing career. She has several professional recordings including the album “Give Yourself Freely” for which she wrote eight of the ten blues and jazz tracks. She is an accomplished composer, singer, and pianist.

Hearns is the President of the Berklee NY Alumni Chapter, as well as a Board Member of Berklee College of Music. She is an experienced voice and piano teacher, serving the communities of Staten Island, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Short Hills, and Morristown, New Jersey.

Bringing a contemporary edge to jazz and blues classics, Hearns is known for her range and versatility. Critics have touted her vocals as “undeniably ghost-like - hers is a voice from the past with a respect for the establishment, yet she still finds a way to make it ballsy, fresh and distinct.”

“To Lisa: Your vocals swing and you are wonderful!” ~ Phil Ramone

Management: PO Box 140547 Staten Island, NY 10314-0547

Booking Inquiries: [email protected]

Visit her website at: http://www.lisahearns.com

Visit the Berklee Alumni website at: http://alumni.berklee.edu