Results for "Vocalist"

Bobbi Jean Wilson

Bobbi J.'s musical education started with the solid foundation of classical technique yet eventually led her to broaden her musical horizons at Berklee College of Music with a degree in Pro Music Cum Laude. Her interest in the classical genre is now purely experimental, and she continues to find deeper enjoyment in jazz, blues, and bossa styles. Her influences tend to be artists that, through solid technique, are able to vocally express undeniable emotional depth. Maria Callas, Jeff Buckley, Ann Wilson, Geoff Tate, Shirley Horn, and George Michael are a few.

Rani Singam

Rani Singam is one of the most sought-after contemporary jazz vocalists today. She is named in “The Jazz Singers, The Ultimate Guide”, a 2008 Hal Leonard publication which serves as an encyclopedic guide on the important singers in jazz. Based in Singapore, Rani performs at concerts, festivals and clubs around the world. Rani recorded her debut album in Los Angeles “With A Song In My Heart” in 2004. Produced by the legendary Jeremy Monteiro, the album was rated 4/4 in O’s Place Jazz Newsletter 2008, a leading jazz publication in the United States. In 2011, Rani produced her second album “Contentment” which was recorded at the acclaimed Bennett Studios, USA

Tony Kaldas

Born: January 20, 1984

From Egyptian father and Greek mother, Tony was brought to our world in an exceptional mix of cultural expression manifested in many different ways artistically. Kaldas is an Egyptian family from Sohag in the Upper Egypt area. Even though, Tony didn’t visit Sohag in his childhood, but he is very proud that his father’s root is completely Egyptian because he is always proud of the Egyptian civilization and believes that it is one of the most important one in our human history. Tony studied at the French School (Collège des Frères) in Cairo, then graduating with BA in Architectural Engineering at Cairo Academy College

Alan Leatherman

It was at an early age Alan realized the importance that music would play in his life. The Spinners, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, A Tribe Called Quest, Groove Theory and the true gems of the likes of Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and Ella Fitzgerald built his musical love and foundation. As Alan started performing around his native city of Houston as a high school student, his talent couldn't be ignored winning accolades and awards in local clubs, festivals, and talent shows. He was recognized on the collegiate level as well, as he was pursued by some of the best music institutions in the country after becoming a NFAA Awardee (National Foundation for Advancement in Arts). Alan studied at Juilliard and then at New York University as a Master candidate in Vocal Performance

Anar"Buba"Tagyzade

Born: August 31, 1973

Anar "Buba" TAGYZADE was born in 1973 Baku (Azerbaijan). Began his professional carrier as a scat-vocalist at the age 21. Worked with many fantastic musicians,toured around the world. In 2002 moved to Stockholm,(Sweden), Leading the quintet (BUBA TAGYZADE's quintet), collaborate with many others. Official Web Site http://www.anarjazz.com

Rachael Thoms

Born: January 31, 1975

Vocalist and Singing Voice Specialist Rachael Thoms is one of a new breed of truly versatile hybrid singer, accomplished in both jazz and classical performance. She has released two albums consisting of original compositions and reimagined standards, ‘The Great Unknown’ (2011), and ‘Nothing But Blue Skies’ (2017) and enjoys balancing and developing her portfolio of teaching, research and performing. In 2018 she released her first vocal training resource, VOCAL WARRIOR – BOOTCAMP FOR YOUR VOICE, a collection of warmups and exercises designed to promote balanced, efficient and sustainable singing

Marc Staggers

Marc Staggers_"a talented Washington, D.C. native_"has released his new album “Key to My Heart” on Expansion Records, much to the excitement of many of his supportive fans. This album continues the soulful musical journey that started with the release of his debut R&B album “Then and Now” in 2009. His vocal style, often compared to famous soul singers of the past and present, will certainly captivate and continue to generate fan interest across the world. The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence, including the late Luther Vandross

Kephny Eliacin

Born: July 6

‘La musique est la langue des émotions ~ E.Kant' Découvrir le vocaliste de jazz Kephny Eliacin, c’est ainsi découvrir un artiste polyglotte, tant sa musique est multiple et ses influences éclectiques. Profondément empreint des richesses artistiques et culturelles d’Haïti, il traduit avec brio dans ses chants les couleurs et les rythmes traditionnels caribéens. C’est en autodidacte qu’il se forme et forge son identité musicale, habité d’une soif de découverte et d’enrichissement permanent. Initié au chant dès 11 ans au sein d’une chorale, il pratique le chant classique en tant que soliste avant de se tourner par la suite vers le gospel et le negro spiritual

Kenny Wesley

Born: September 1

He is a songwriter, pianist, vocalist with a range spanning more than four octaves, and a linguist who speaks five languages. His name is Kenny Wesley. With three acclaimed projects, numerous accolades, collaborations, compilation features, and high-profile performances under his belt, including a win as a finalist, and the United States representative, for the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival’s Shure Vocal Competition, Kenny has firmly placed his stamp on the burgeoning modern music movement.

His songs, fusing elements of electronic, jazz, funk, classical, folk and gospel, have been prominently featured on radio, film and TV – including the FOX series So You Think You Can Dance.  A welcomed guest to festivals and legendary venues across the globe such as SXSW, The Kennedy Center, Southport Weekender, Jazz Cafe London, Blues Alley, A-Trane, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts, The White House, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Jazz à Vienne, The Blue Note, Bohemian Caverns, and The Apollo Theatre Cafe, he has shared the stage with numerous artists and musicians including Maysa (Incognito), the B52s, Vinx, Rachelle Ferrell, Kurt Elling, Sheila Jordan, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Giacomo Gates, Vikter Duplaix, Leela James, Charnett Moffett, Frédéric Yonnet (Prince, Stevie Wonder), Mino Cinélu (Miles Davis, Weather Report), Federico Peña (Marcus Miller, Meshell Ndegeocello), Stephanie Mills, Regina Belle, Zo!, Carmen Rodgers, Phonte (Little Brother, The Foreign Exchange), Alice Smith, Eric Roberson, Kindred and The Family Soul, N’Dambi and Syleena Johnson.

Yucca Rose

Born: June 21, 1979

Yukke Roswenda Heckmann, better known as YUCCA ROSE, is a leading Indonesian Smooth Jazz and World Music vocalist / lyricist and well respected contemporary painter from Malang in East Java. Over the last nineteen years, she performed with a wide variety of jazz bands / solo artists and recorded two albums with her Jakarta based orchestra “Major Seventh” (the self titled "Major Seventh" debut album and the second album named "Eastern Sunrise" - both published by DiscTarra Indonesia). She released her first solo album "Tree of Life" in March of 2013 and the second album "Radio Dalam Orchestra - Wir haven Spass" in 2016