Results for "Female Smooth Jazz Vocalist"

Anita Besong

Born: January 25

Anita Besong is a talented vocalist, flautist and pianist from Birmingham, Alabama. Currently residing in Georgia, she is one of the South’s most respected vocalists and musicians, recognized for her smooth vocal style and range. Anita is an Opera graduate from the Alabama School of Fine Arts, and has performed as both a featured and guest artist throughout the U.S. and abroad with artists such as Brian McKnight and Flyte Tyme (Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis) on both live stage performances and recording studio projects. Since childhood, Anita has been captivated by the energy that music bears

Yola Nash

YOLA NASH - Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Radio Host.

GRAMMY® Award News - Yola Nash's new album “Manhattan Whispers” is being considered for a Grammy. 
Watch the music video of “Manhattan Whispers” with a special guest and his hot dance moves, JLo's dancer, actor Chris Jarosz. Manhattan Whispers (new video) 

Yola Nash is often described as a European-American treasure for her art, media, and humanitarian achievements

Sioux Robbins

Born: March 28, 1969

Local Philadelphians might recognize Sioux as a model and commercial actor. But there has always been much more to her. Born in Michigan and raised in NY, NJ and PA, Sioux Robbins is a singer songwriter. She started playing piano by ear as a young child, the fourth of five children in her family. Technically it started with her older brother showing her a simple boogie-woogie on the piano at four years old. But for her it really began when she discovered the intro to My Girl ran straight across the black keys.

She’s always loved the music of the '70s. From Carole King, Paul Simon and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, to Santana, Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder, the Isely Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire to the Jazz Fusion of Return to Forever

Maxi Wood

Ms. Maxi's voice has been described as "powerful yet elegant". She has been singing since the age of two. Formally trained in classical music during her high school and early college years, she continues to grow and shine musically. Ms. Maxi's vocals can be heard on the studio albums "Mythology" by Blue Note recording artist Patricia Barber as well as her own independent debut album "Soulful Integrity". Her songs "Steppin' Out" and "2 Years" are highlights of this album, receiving rave reviews and landing her a spot on the British based compilation album "Soul Unsigned: Volume 2". A few of her live performances include an opening concert for Celine Dion in Tampa Bay, Fl, guest showcasing on the Christian Television Network show "The Gospel Voice" and Chicago's CBS Network Show "Different Drummers"

Anna Elizabeth Kendrick

Born: May 18

Anna Elizabeth Kendrick is a modern day old-fashioned jazz songbird and composer. She revisits the spirit of the earlier decades of the last century in her song-writing and singing style, particularly embracing the 30's, 40's and 50's. Anna's debut album "In Out of The Rain" came out on April 9th of 2013. "In Out of The Rain" made it to the 1st round ballot for the 2014 Grammys. Anna's 2nd album "Old-Fashioned Gal" just came out on August 18th of 2017! There are only 5 tracks on the album, but unlike her 1st album there are many more instruments on this album

Sarah L King

Sarah L King is a London based jazz vocalist, composer and songwriter. Her assured grasp of many jazz standards comes from the early influence of her father, himself a jazz trumpeter. Sarah's highly accomplished original songs have soul & neo soul influences. Sarah has released an EP & several singles, and is currently in production of her debut album of original songs due for release in Autumn 2023.

Karen Rosenberg

Grammy award winning singer Karen Rosenberg is now writing and singing classic NY style jazz songs. Living a modern life as a divorcee with kids from two diffrent families -she writes about love and everyday life anno 2020.

Jennifer Roberts

Jennifer is an accomplished Singer and Actress, with a Musical Theatre background, and experience in television and film. She is a classically-trained vocalist, who “excels at ballads, and in a jazz or swing mode, and can even have fun with country ” – William Wolf. With a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State University, she later studied acting with Uta Hagen. Jennifer, whose regional credits include Sarah Brown opposite Broadway leading man Tom Wopat in Guys and Dolls, serves up entertaining, exhilarating, jazz-infused shows that highlight her wide vocal range. Drawing on her own diverse and eclectic background – she’s been a symphony soloist, motivational trainer, high school drama director, Opryland theme park singer and dancer, and traveled the country as an automotive industry spokeswoman— Jennifer’s heartfelt, theatrical performances showcase her unique blend of drama and humor

Corinne Mammana

Born: March 7

Praised by JazzTimes for “superb technique” and All About Jazz for her “sheer genius” arrangements, American jazz singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist and bandleader Corinne Mammana is passionate about preserving the music of the past while placing her own personal spin on the American Songbook,  Christmas songs, and popular tunes from the past few decades. With creative arrangements sung in a sophisticated and soothing style, fans have described Mammana’s voice as a cross between Norah Jones, Julie London and Stacey Kent. She has released three albums— “Under an August Moon” (2016 EP), “Yes, No, Next” (2020), and “In the Christmas City” (2022 EP) which all received international praise. Mammana’s Christmas EP ranked in the Top 200 JazzWeek Chart and received airplay on Sirius XM’s Real Jazz Holiday.

Maria Emrik

Hello jazz lover! My name is Maria Emrik and I welcome you to my little jazz universe :) I express my love for jazz music by singing and writing as much as I possibly can. I hope you can feel the love in my songs and lyrics. Music is passion, joy and happy work for me! Love, Maria