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Patrick De Santos

"A voice as great as Patrick de Santos' comes along only once in a lifetime.... The first time I heard this gifted singer in New York City. I was immediately impressed by his breathtaking artistry, stunned, actually, that's such a formidable talent could arrive on the city's music scene relatively unheralded." - Russ Musto AllAboutJazz-New York tones to crystalline high notes and topped by a sparsely used astonishing siren-like falsetto." --"... a remarkable balance between disciplined technique and emotional abandon. His voice is an extraordinarily flexible instrument, ranging from velvety low Joel Siegel, Washington City Paper A native of the Cape Verde Islands, West Africa, Patrick De Santos moved to and was raised in France from the age of 6

Andrea Watts

Born: October 13, 1966

Andrea was born in New Hampshire, grew up in Southern California, has been living in New York since '88 and, has been singing and performing for many years. From '95 to '02 she sang Italian standards such as: O Sole Mio, Mama, Al Di La, Italia, Mala Femina, Romana Guitar, Luna Canadese, etc. in a cute little Italian restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn called Mambo Italiano -- she was their "Italian" singer! She also worked with an R&B producer for several years and co-wrote and recorded over 80 R&B songs. In addition, she did session work for Reggae artist Rockie Dan (www.Myspace.com/Rockiedan). In addition to her recording credits, Andrea also had the distinct pleasure and honor of recording vocal tracks with Grammy and MTV award winner MOBY! She also sung back-up for a David Bowie tribute band, various dance cover bands, as well as, led her own band called THE WATTS RIOT! and co-led the original rock band MOROCCAN SHEEPHERDERS

Jim Altamore

Jim Altamore is a versatile singer of popular standards from what is known today as the Great American Songbook. Jim grew up during a time of transition……the music world was changing with the arrival of the Beatles. However, his family always appreciated the true American music of jazz and swing and kept him in touch with the great singers like Sinatra, Ella and Bennett. Jim’s indoctrination in the world of music started on the right path….and it never changed! Fortunately, Jim met some jazz musicians who encouraged him to pursue his dream of becoming a professional singer. He worked hard at his craft and eventually let the public know that he was ready to sing for them

Cheryl Russell

Born: June 29, 1962

Cheryl Russell is a Singer and Vocal Coach from Australia whose rich warm voice delights audiences through her love of smooth, romantic jazz standards, sensual latin and bossa nova love songs and uplifting inspirational repertoire. Cheryl's voice has often been described as "smooth as silk", "sultry & sexy", "relaxing & intimate". Cheryl is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music based at Griffith University, Brisbane. Cheryl completed post-graduate Music Studies specialising in Vocal Pedagogy and Jazz Voice. For nearly ten years Cheryl has been teaching Popular Contemporary Singing from two busy studios on the Gold Coast and Hinterland

Cat Shell

Cat Shell, a seductive songstress hailing from Boca Raton, FL, is here to bring her unique mix of jazz, blues, and acoustic soul to the listening ears of the world. Cat Shell’s music brings with it an aura of familiarity and radio-friendly artistry. Her music explores and elaborates on themes of self-exploration, personal growth, and love, all in a manner that the whole world can relate to. Cat has taken her eclectic taste in music and formulated a style that combines the sounds of the past with the present. Drawing comparisons and inspiration from artists such as Norah Jones, Nina Simone, and Peggy Lee, Cat Shell personifies cool with her retro vocals and raspy inflections

JD Walter

Born: July 2, 1967

A native of eastern Pennsylvania, JD Walter’s past, present, and future has always embodied music. From church Boy choirs at the age of six to the American Boy choir school in Princeton to the University of North Texas on a vocal jazz scholarship, Walter has become a pioneer of improvisation and electronic innovations in the world of jazz. His recording career spans 20 years and his purist progressive approach to jazz music has been recognized worldwide.

After extended studies in Amsterdam with Jazz vocal Icon, Deborah Brown, Walter returned to the U.S. and embedded himself in the New York Jazz scene. It was in New York, surrounded by visionaries of jazz, where he began to organically develop his liberated, vibrant style that turned him from straight-ahead to progressive jazz singing. Walter’s recordings include, "Dressed in a Song", “Sirens in the C-House,” “Clear Day,” “Dedicated to You,” “2Bass, a Face and a Little Skin,” “Live in Portugal,” “Live at the 55 Bar,” “One Step Away,” and Guest appearances on over 100 recordings.

Eddie Wakes

From Walt Disney, to the Oscar Award-winning film "La La Land", Eddie has enjoyed an impressive trek throughout the Entertainment world! There were three tributaries that converged into a big river in the American heartland where Eddie Wakes was born. Like the great Mississippi, inherent streams of Big Band Jazz, 'Blues Shout' (Joe Turner), Country, Folk and Rock music merged with his parents’ deep Southern traditions of Gospel, Blues and Soul music from the post 2nd World War era. Eddie was baptized in these churning waters. Music education was ambitious in the Midwest! The hallways of learning were always filled with the sounds of solo and choral arrangements by great composers of every era & genre

Susana Lang-Lenton

Stressed? Long day at the office? Then sit back and relax to the multi-flavoured tones of Susana Lang " Lenton. Guitar playing, jazz singing, native of the Canary Islands, now making an impact on London stages. ‘Give It A Try’ is a groove soaked album, full of style, sophistication and as smooth as a Milk Tray advert. Produced to a glistening finish, her individual vocal talent backed by a band tighter than Johnny Borrel’s jeans, to witch she adds her guitar playing at various points (to the band, not the jeans!) to give the overall sound warmth and depth. Collectively they move seamlessly through Latin, soul, funk and lounge vibes like a knife through butter

Carol Sokoloff

Born: April 24

Carol Sokoloff is a Canadian jazz vocalist and songwriter, performing regularly in the Victoria, BC (Canada) region with the excellent jazz combo, Trio Espresso featuring Kenny Seidman, piano, Mike Cox, acoustic bass and Kelby McNayr, drums. Known for her warm vocals and an improvised approach to the standards, Carol Sokoloff is also a talented songwriter who is now creating 'New Standards' songs with the style and feel of the great American songbook. Carol had the good fortune to meet and get to know some of the great songwriters, specifically the Harold Arlen and his collaborator, lyricist Yip Harburg. Somehow some of their magic rubbed off! Kurt Elling writes, "Carol Sokoloff is a budding and intuitively gifted songwriter

Laura Hull

With influences ranging from Rosemary Clooney and Carmen McRae to Patsy Cline and k.d. Lang, Laura Hull delivers an extraordinary combination of rich, sultry, and expressive vocals with music drawn from an extensive repertoire of American popular songs, jazz standards, and her original songs. A native of New York City, it all began for Laura at the age of seven when she took the first steps of her musical journey in an all-girls summer camp production of The King and I. Through her formative years, the road led her to the resorts of upstate New York's fabled Catskill Mountains, where she learned to sing in a variety of genres and styles