Results for "Darlene Cooper"

Darlene Cooper

Born: June 20

Darlene Cooper (formerly Ketchum) started singing solos in church at the age of 3, and later found her musical passion in the soul, gospel, funk, and jazz music of the 1970’s. The vocal freedom of soul, combined with the rich chords and funky laid-back groove, continue to inspire her songs today. For Darlene, music is about connection and she uses her soulful and sultry voice to take her listener on an emotional journey through the song. In addition to being an experienced singer, Darlene is a songwriter, arranger, choral & musical director, keyboard accompanist and educator. She performs and collaborates with a variety of artists, singing select covers, jazz standards, gospel, soul/R&B, funk, and her original tunes

You and I

Label: Independent
Released: 2021

Wild Blue Herons

Born: May 7

Wild Blue Herons (WBH) are Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper. They play mostly groove-oriented jazz. It’s a little bit hip, a bit cool, a bit smoky, a bit bluesy…But very much ACCESSIBLE. They perform original songs and select standards, ranging from funk to blues to R & B but with a jazz twist and a definite gospel influence. Their songs are filled with themes of love and social consciousness. This husband and wife team met through the Vancouver-based Marcus Mosely Chorale (MMC) working together as musical director (Bill) and choral director (Darlene). They found an instant connection in their musical styles, love of theory, complex chords, and groove

On The Outside

By Bill Sample

Label: Independent
Released: 2017