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Linda Merrell

Born: April 9

Linda Merrell was born in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child, she moved with her family to Los Angeles, California finishing her education in music and theater. At 19 Linda went to New York City and studied with Paul Curtis at the American Mime Theatre. In 1976, Linda returned to Los Angeles, married, and set her performing career aside in order to start a family. After her three children were grown up and on their own, she decided to once again take hold of her passion for the arts, meeting several talented musicians on her journey. Two of those musicians were a remarkable jazz pianist and a bass/trombone player, who later on, became key parts in the formation of the band. Linda decided to broaden her music education and in 2004 went to Knoxville, Tennessee to work with a gifted arranger, Tom Johnson