Results for "Vocalist"

Diva Taunia

Born: February 18, 1972

Diva Taunia is an award-winning (see award list below) jazz and cabaret vocalist that the Boston Globe has called a "powerful vocalist with a warm, rich sound." Like torch singers from the past, her style and image recall the smokey, sexy nightclubs of a different era while her music showcases modern-day topics, humor, and sensibility. Taunia has been a professional vocalist since 1990, but recently relaunched her solo career after losing over 170 lbs, and gaining a large following of fans watching her progress throughout the country (www.youtube.com/divataunia).

Amy Barlow

Born: August 18, 1957

Things you should know about Amy Barlow She’s performed everywhere - NYC, Puerto Rico, LA, Bermuda, Buffalo, and even that hotspot of hotspots, Binghamton, NY (OK, it’s her hometown). Caroline's Comedy Club (opening for Leno, Seinfeld, and Pee-wee Herman, her personal favorite), the Plaza Hotel, Carnegie Hall, The Angry Squire. Was Artist in Residence at the Princess Hotel in Bermuda for two years. She’s worked as a singer and pianist with great musicians, like Rickie Lee Jones; Joe Turano; the cast and crew of Santa Monica's legendary Great American Food & Beverage Co., Buffalo theater troupe O’Connell & Co.; and the late, great cult icon Michael Greer. She’s cool

Karen Lane

Born: September 20, 1970

KAREN LANE originally from Perth Western Australia, moved to Sydney in 1990. Her initial grounding was the graveyard shift in seedy Kings Cross, with 10 piece original soul funk band, The Hard Word. Her first foray into Jazz quickly followed with the formation of The Eclectics, a sophisticated lounge trio playing standards. She won coveted slots, including headline at 1993 Western Australia's York Jazz Festival, and support for the elite British jazz pianist, Julian Joseph, during his 1994 Australian tour, at Sydney¹s premier jazz club the Basement. In 1993 Lane formed her first original band Deluge and between 1994 and 1997 established her song writing and band leading credentials culminating in the debut of her original acid jazz band, Substance, at the prestigious Bacardi Club for the 1995 Sydney International Arts festival

The Michele Richardson Band

I'm from an artistic family .. on both sides. I'm related to Paul Gonsalves, Rodney Richardson, James "Beans" Richardson, George Williams, and Leontyne Price. I'm also related to two of the best kids ever! My primary genre is big band jazz/jazz standards. And I'll fill in more info later! : - )

Ron Mitchell

From churches to the clubs of Detroit, from the stages of Motown to international recognition, Ron Mitchell has given his voice to the world. Ron's musical career began at age 5 in a family church choir. He sang on throughout his youth until age 17, he met the Motown legend, Kim Weston. Best known for her timeless duet with Marvin Gaye, "It Takes Two." Ms. Weston took on Ron as her protégé’ and eventually her musical partner. Through the years Ron was as backup singer for the Motown Great. Kim Weston's confidence in Ron's voice was strong enough to feature him in her live performances of the unforgettable duet, "It Takes Two." With proven studio and performance success under Kim Weston, Ron established his name as a band leader touring throughout the Midwestern U.S. His band opened for some of the most renowned artists in Soul history, including Marv Johnson, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and his former mentor

Leena Conquest

American singer Leena Conquest is a recording artist steeped in the jazz tradition and full of all things soulful. Her ability to bridge that eternal divide, moving from the classic to the modern; fusing music genres along with a captivating presence puts her in a class with the best. This Texas- born chanteuse has been heralded for her work on several recordings including Raining on the Moon (thirstyear.com), Cornmeal Dance and I Plan to Stay a Believer (aumfidelity.com), selected for this year's 2011 DOWNBEAT Critics Poll TOP 10 Albums. She has worked with a host of jazz luminaries including trumpeter Doc Cheatham, pianist Mal Waldron and vibesman Roy Ayers who is featured on her Come Fly Away CD

Nina Moffitt

Born: February 3, 1987

Nina Moffitt is a vocalist from Brooklyn, New York who uses an instrumental approach to interpret music from a distinctive, genre-bending perspective. Beginning with piano lessons at the age of five, Nina then took up percussion in her father’s church ensemble and finally became a vocalist by leading the church congregation throughout her formative years. Nina then attended the LaGuardia Arts High School of performing arts in Manhattan, where she studied classical music, gospel, jazz, and new music composition, and simultaneously studied jazz voice privately at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Thos Shipley

Born: August 5, 1958

Equally at home in the most intimate New York and international jazz clubs (as well as the stately magnificence of Carnegie Hall' Weill Recital Hall), Shipley's jazz and R&B vocal pyrotechnics have put him in a category that is singularly his own. An Army-brat son of a jazz musician, his musical journey began when Leslie Uggams discovered him singing in Atlanta. She beckoned him North and introduced him in a solo show to a celebrity-packed room at the Claridge in Atlantic City. This then hit the New York club scene, performing at various jazz venues. Before long, he rose to new heights, performing an SRO concert in the Weill at Carnegie Hall, playing the Spoleto Festival and performing in a one-man Off-Broadway show, "Broadway Goes Jazz." Having just completed a three year stint on Broadway, in the production of "Miss Saigon," Thos recently appearted in a "Lyrics & Lyricists" tribute to Duke Ellington at the 92nd St

Michael Jackson

Born: August 29, 1958

The King of Pop, who will be forever immortalized for his world-famous, trademark dance moves and chart-topping success, was arguably one of the most popular recording artists of all time, his success peaking during the 1980s. Jackson was born in Gary, IN on August 29, 1958. Before he became a solo artist, Jackson was the youngest member of the Jackson Five, the explosive '60s band formed by his four older brothers -- Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon Jackson -- put Jackson on the path to stardom. Jackson's talent was brought to the attention of producer Quincy Jones, who cast him in the role of Scarecrow in 'The Wiz' (1978), a musical based on 'The Wizard of Oz.' The film also featured Diana Ross and Richard Pryor

Denise Thimes

After describing her brilliant voice as a perfect mix of "Ella, Sassy, Lady Day, Nancy, Dianne, and Carmen, to name a few" it came only naturally that legendary jazz trumpeter Clark Terry would, at New York's historic Flushing Town Hall, select Denise Thimes as that night's guest vocalist. Even sharing the stage with such jazz greats as Dr. Billy Taylor, Earl May, Benny Powell, Jimmy Heath and Tootie Heath couldn't hinder the rising star, who dazzled the audience once more, bringing them to their feet for yet another series of standing ovations.

Throughout 2006, Thimes astounded audiences all over the world with some of the most prominent names in jazz including Clark Terry, James Moody, Kevin Mahogany and several other NEA Jazzmasters