Results for "Vocalist"

Pam Brennan

I was witness as a little girl to the Beatle's invasion of America. Thank you God for my being born at that time. I often wonder what it is like for people who missed the phenomenon. Music was a big part of my formative years. My Parents were both very talented Lindy dancers, so we grew up listening to Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, and of course, Frank. On many a magical Saturday evening I watched my Parents gliding out to their dance, my Mother’s Emeraude lingering ever so gently. I vaguely remember being 3 or 4 as my Mother sang her favorite, Embraceable You to us. Many years later she would play us the reel to reel tape and there I was cutting her off so that I could sing

Ray Vasquez

Born: January 12, 1924

Ray Vasquez started in the 40’s & 50’s big band, Jazz & Latin Jazz era from Watts, Los Angeles California. Ray Vasquez recorded his album “In the Still of the Night” with George Hernandez and Oliver Berliner in 1959 with a 14 piece orchestra on RCA VICTOR RECORDS. Ray Vasquez worked with Musicians Horace Heidt, Charlie Barnet, Bobby Sherwood, Perez Prado, Lennie Niehaus, Paul Lopez, Manny Lopez, Chico Sesma, Anthony Ortega (his cousin), Phil Carreón, Lionel Hampton, & Don Tosti. After the big band era, Ray Vasquez uses professional aka Ray Victor after graduating from the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse Theater

Christine Tambakis

Be it performing in a night club in New York City....recording in the studio....or touring with her original band, Christine is at home! "I grew up in a family of musicians, where you'd suddenly find yourself in the middle of 4-part harmony at the dinner table. We were so lucky to be constantly surrounded by music. From doo wop to the Jackson 5 to Bloodstone to the Doobie Brothers, we'd sing it all. Those are some of my favorite childhood memories. My folks would bust out with "...Grazing in the grass is a gas...baby, can you dig it?..." and suffice to say....we dug it, jumped on and got down

Melissa Hammans

Melissa's honey dripping mezzo lives in virtually every genre-from traditional sounds of classical musical theatre and jazz to the vintage pop sounds of the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Also known for her heartfelt performances and comedic chops, she has been praised for her work on stage in "Smokey Joe's Cafe," "COMPANY," "The Marvelous Wonderettes", "Nunsense" and the NYC premiere of "LOVESICK or Things That Just Don't Happen" to name a few. Inspired by strong female artists pioneering the music and theatre industries, along with the loving kindness and inspiration of many, Melissa began SOUL PICNIC PRODUCTIONS

Ada Montellanico

Ada Montellanico is one of the most important, innovative singers and composers of the Italian jazz scene. She has collaborated with the likes of Jimmy Cobb, Lee Konitz, Paul McCandless, Enrico Peranunzi and Enrico Rava, enjoying great success with both critics and audiences at many of the most prestigious Italian and international jazz Festivals. She is a performer with a warm and sandy voice, a researcher of unusual and original repertoire and she is able to find a magical fusion between Italian language, jazz and improvisation. The most important milestone of her career was in 1996 when she recorded "L'altro Tenco" with Enrico Rava

Chi Westfelt

Born: August 31

New York-based vocalist Chi Westfelt returns to the stage with a set rooted in improvisation and strong melodic ideas. Her music draws from both the jazz tradition and modern influences, and she has performed at festivals including the Charlie Parker Festival, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and the Inaugural John Coltrane Jazz Festival. Chi is the recipient of the prestigious Alice and John Coltrane Award of Excellence, and has collaborated with jazz legend Reggie Workman, as well as performed with acclaimed musicians such as David Virelles, Jason Marshall, and JSWISS.

Anthony Jefferson

Born: August 5

Anthony Jefferson is a person who cares about music, people, and animals. He wants to make a difference in the world and live life to the fullest. The New Orleans native, began singing in his childhood, in an environment rich in: Jazz, Blues and Contemporary R&B, refining it later by studying classical repertoire at the California Institute of the Arts, with Paul Vorwek and continuing at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Prior to forming his own band, Anthony shared the stage with artists such as Mark Rapp, Wille Jones 3rd, Mark Shelby, Bobby Wilson and Brent Rose, just to name a few. The velvety smooth voiced vocalist´s journey through jazz is one of passion, love, attempting to unite different cultures, and bringing harmony to the world through his music.

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