Results for "Singer/Songwriter"

Yuri Turchyn

Born: June 16, 1950

World class, A-list performances and original music by 5-string jazz violinist Yuri Turchyn whose international flair crisscrosses cultures, blending Gypsy Jazz, Afro Cuban, Latin Beat into fusion symmetry and string swing along with his distinctive voice and smooth, melodic vocals. A singer/songwriter, he composes and arranges original music while having a highly visible career as a featured premier performing artist. An “International Jazz Cat,” Yuri was featured at the West Bloor Street Festival, Toronto and toured with renowned Gypsy jazz, acoustic trio, BARTENDER, performing at the Umbria Folk Festival in Orvieto, Italy returning for several tours to the Umbria-Tuscany area

LaVon Hardison

Born: July 19

LaVon Hardison sings jazz standards, originals, and her own eclectic and compelling arrangements of popular songs. She is equally at home at jazz clubs, corporate events, private parties, and sacred settings. Her background in musical theater, opera, and jazz provides a solid foundation for her accessible, joyful, and engaging musical explorations. LaVon is beyond versatile. She brings her glowing, open heart to every performance and has thrilled audiences all over the world. “I try to make music that delights me,” LaVon says. “When I first started singing jazz I felt that I had to do it a certain way

Mukwuru

Born: July 30, 1968

Mukwuru's music comes from a world of pain. When this songwriter says, 'Listen to the song I sing,' he means it. So, let the music move you and take heart. A singer/songwriter fusing jazz with many flavors . . . . This singer/songwriter crosses over many genres. It's music for the people. What you hear now is just a sampling of this singer can do. This singer/songwriter guitarist has at least 50 songs under his belt. For the Jazz purist - a concert of pure jazz. For the people who just like good music - mix it up. For the socially conscious and those who want to join the protest, 'Know What Matters' and 'Can You Imagine' gives you something to think about

Kathryn Hopkins

Born: May 6

Kathryn (also known as Kat) is an interntaional Jazz Singer/Songwriter from Down Under. Born into a musical family with 2 of her family members – her late father Tony Hopkins (one of New Zealand’s legendary drummers) and brother Tim Hopkins (saxophonist, composer, entertainer) being professional musicians, music has always been in her blood. Starting at school performing in musicals and plays, she studied classical flute and piano, before moving onto jazz and took part in the school concert bands. Her ‘official’ start in musical theatre was with the Twelfth Night Theatre Company in Brisbane, Australia run by Gail Wiltshire followed by the Queensland Theatre Company, where she worked under Director, Alan Edwards and Musical Conductor, Brian Stacey

Stephanie Jeannot

Born: December 6, 1978

Stephanie Jeannot is the embodiment of a true singing spirit. She started her musical journey at church and since then, advanced into sharing her eclecticism across various stages. She has performed both nationally and internationally. She has been compared to Ledisi, Jill Scott, Ella Fitzgerald, Alicia Keys and Sarah Vaughan but has her own style in her own right which you will find if you listen to any of her many original works. She is a mezzo soprano with a very unique timbre. She brings her professionalism, and her dynamic stage presence with her wherever she goes. You can find Jeannot on various social media platforms or on a stage near you

Eve Holmes

All around, Entertainer. Singer, Dancer and Songwriter. Presently residing in the Southern California Desert area of Riverside Country. Performs at various venues. Country clubs, restaurants, festivals, farmers markets, parties and various Chambers of Commerce. Performs throughout Palm Springs & neighboring Desert areas and Los Angeles CA. Has performed for the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball, also with Natalie Cole, Kurt Russell, Jack Carter and Jack Jones. Sung and acted on movies & television shows. Works as a solo with a multitude of Musical Tracks or with musicians, as a Duo or Trio