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Rhenda Fearrington

Originally from New York, Rhenda Fearrington always delivers an authentic and warm presentation of Jazz Standards mixed with Soulful originals. She is “true” to her roots which includes performing on the International stage as a back-up singer for Roberta Flack and MTUME, respectively! When Rhenda sings, it’s quite evident there’s a story being told…and it begins and ends with Joy! She has also spent years as a Commercial/Jingle Singer; 15 years performing for schools with her “Feel Sooo Good Tour;” a motivational program that focuses on building the self-esteem of children! Rhenda Co-produced her first solo CD, “This Moment’s Sweetness,” in 2012, with prolific Philadelphia Jazz Bassist, Mike Boone, featuring Tenor Saxophone Legend, Larry McKenna. Rhenda is also a writer who had a published column, “The ABC of it,” in the Suburban & Wayne Times, for 6 years as well as writing Children’s Book Reviews for Kids Can Press, LTD (Canada)

The Real Philadelphia Book Provides An Anthology Of Compositions By Jazz And Blues Artists

October 2, 2022

Publication Date: October 24, 2022 344 pages, 9 x 12" Paper: 978-1-4399-1846-3 $24.95 An anthology of compositions by popular Philadelphia jazz and blues artists accessible for every musician The Real Philadelphia Book, 2nd Edition (Publication Date: October 24, 2022) compiled by Jazz Bridge and editors David Dzubinski and Suzanne Cloud, is a collection of more ...

Jazz Bridge Project Names Kim E. Tucker As New Executive Director

January 12, 2022

Jazz Bridge Project, the non-profit organization devoted to assisting Philadelphia-area jazz and blues artists with their crisis needs, has named Kim E. Tucker as its new Executive Director. Ms. Tucker is the fourth person to hold this position in the organization’s 17 years of existence. “We believe Kim is the perfect choice to lead the organization,” ...

Jeff Duperon: Building a Jazz Bridge for Musicians and the Community

by Victor L. Schermer
May 16, 2018

[For almost fifteen years, Philadelphia's Jazz Bridge has been providing funds and services to professional jazz and blues musicians in need. On Sunday, June 3, 2018, Jazz Bridge will hold its annual fundraiser at the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn's Landing. There will be food, drink, fun, and an opportunity to meet the musicians. The honorary ...

Voices of the People: Philadelphia Jazz Project to Celebrate America’s Cherished Values

by Victor L. Schermer
June 29, 2017

The famed Philadelphia Jazz Project (PJP) has a tradition of organizing and presenting concerts in fresh, imaginative, and creative ways. It is a stimulus program whose mission is to generate interest in and responsiveness to the music and to locally-based musicians. The upcoming series, “Voices of the People," four concerts featuring Philadelphia vocalists, is designed for ...

Decades: Ladies Of Jazz at The Ethical Society (Philadelphia) on October 1

September 19, 2016

Join Julie Charnet Rhenda Fearrington and Shakera Jones for an evening of classic jazz, swing and more. Decades: Ladies of Jazz is a tribute to those great songs of the past that still resonate with so many today. Julie, Rhenda, and Shakera actively perform in the Philadelphia area and up and down the East Coast. Each ...

Take Five With Rhenda Fearrington

by Rhenda Fearrington
August 21, 2014

Meet Rhenda Fearrington: Rhenda Fearrington is considered New York Soul in the Heart of Philly Jazz, which produces a warm and soulful presentation when singing from the Great American Songbook. When she's performing her original music, her authentic delivery is so engaging that even the largest venue becomes as intimate as her living room and ...

Jazz Bridge Annual Spring Fundraising Concert With Pat Martino!

February 20, 2014

Boardmember and Fundraising Committee Chair, vocalist Rhenda Fearrington is throwing the Jazz Bridge 10th-year anniversary party with guitarist Pat Martino. The annual Jazz Bridge Spring fundraiser will be held at The New Leaf in Rosemont, PA on Friday, April 25th from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. The world-renowned master guitarist is bringing his trio with B3 Organist ...

Jazz Walk In Fairmount Park on Sunday, October 13th, Noon-4pm

October 7, 2013

Philadelphia Jazz Project presents JAZZ WALK Take a stroll with the PJP in beautiful Fairmount Park around the 
East Park Reservoir starting at 33rd & Diamond Streets or 33rd & Oxford Streets. JAZZ WALK is a FREE event, featuring Jazz Performances, free snacks & water. Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers for walking and if you need ...

This Moment’s Sweetness

By Rhenda Fearrington

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2012