Results for "Vocalist"

Mili Bermejo

For more than two decades, Boston-based vocalist/composer Mili Bermejo has transcended the borders between cultures and musical genres. Her music blends the beautiful stories and infectious rhythms of authentic Latin American poetry/folk music with social awareness and jazz improvisation. Critics have called her "the Latin equivalent of Abbey Lincoln...a singer/composer who challenges us with her musical honesty" (Cadence) and described her inclusive sound as "part poetry-folk, part Sarah Vaughn sophistication" (Boston Magazine) and the place "where jazz meets Latin with elegance and soul" (Boston Globe). "Cross-cultural projects are now commonplace," writes the Boston Phoenix's Jon Garelick, "but Mili Bermejo's aesthetic has always been singular...long a fixture on the Boston scene, [she] combines all manner of Latin American folk in a way that gives her music a flavor that's as up-to-the-minute as it is Old World." Daughter of the late Mexican composer Guillermo Bermejo and his wife Luz, an Argentinean tango singer, Ms

Sara Schwabe

Born: October 12, 1974

Bridging the gap between cabaret and jazz, Sara Schwabe & Her Yankee Jass Band have been referred to as "glamorously talented" by the Knoxville Museum of Art. As a band, their showmanship has won them fans all over the Southeast. As individuals, the members of the Yankee Jass Band are some of the most sought after musicians in the area, working with the Actors Co-op Theatre Company, The Knoxville Symphony, The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association and others. Members have even played at the Bonnaroo music festival with non-jazz groups. Powerful, sultry and creative vocals supported by stunning musicianship means that Sara Schwabe & Her Yankee Jass Band are going places.

Lillie Kae

On March 20, 2007 Broadway veteran Lillie Kae celebrated her first studio recording "I'm Glad There Is You" and the release of her first single "That's All"; by performing a stunning set of jazz standards at Birdland in New York City. Her trio featured guest soloist and legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli. Along with a handful of record label representatives, the audience was dotted with industry friends, such as Ashford and Simpson. Valerie Simpson has endorsed Lillie Kae before. "There wasn't one song that I didn’t thoroughly enjoy. The choice of material and Lillie Kae’s interpretation were simply beautiful”�"and the evening of March 20 was no exception. In May of 2006, Ho Ho Kus resident Lillie Kae debuted her sound at Ridgewood, New Jersey’s Blend lounge for two sold-out audiences

Kelly Sweet

You know the feeling. We’ve all had it. Chills run up and down your spine, and the hair stands up on the back of your neck. The reaction is so strong, you can actually feel it moving through your body. Somehow - and it is inexplicable - the melding of voice, talent, words, and melody have come together to create a sublime moment. It’s as if the singer was privy to your most intimate thoughts and feelings. A deep connection is forged between listener and vocalist: you have become soul mates. The pleasure - the feeling of oneness - is so intense, you listen over and over. Such is the experience of hearing 17-year-old singer Kelly Sweet for the first time

Alice Claire Ranieri

Born: October 14, 1979

Born in London (UK) Studies: 2002 2003 2004 2005 Saint Louis College of Music in Rome. Solmization, piano, lyric and jazz with many teachers such as Maria Pia De Vito and Susanna Stivali. Masterclasses with Mark Murphy, Tollak, P'tah Brown and Nnenna Freelon Collaborations: Herbie Goins, Karl Potter, Andrea Frascaroli, Gianni Di Renzo, Stefano Cesare, Arnaldo Vacca, Gianfranco Gullotto, Roberto Piana, Nicola Casale, Alberto Clemente, Billy Akeem, Tiziano Ferro, Carlotta, Lee Ryan. Experiences: Many performances as rock, blues, jazz, pop singer in clubs of Italy and United Kingdom. Soloist performance in the Abbacy of Sermoneta, National Park of Sabaudia, Sede AVIS di Latina. As Carlotta's backing vocalist (tour italiano 2001): - Tim Tour 2000, 2001 As Tiziano Ferro's backing vocalist (italian and european tour 2002/2003): - Paleo Festival 2002 (Switzerland) - opening the James Brown performance - Festivalbar 2002 - winner - Nizza Jazz Festival 2002 (France) - opening the St

Jude Elliott

Born: November 8, 1981

Jude Elliott is a professional singer with a repertoire of Classical, Musical Theatre and Jazz alike. Her training includes 12 years with professional vocal coach Jo Dwyer; a BA honours degree in Music from Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK; and an ALCM diploma in Musical theatre. Her voice is versatile and she often sings music by the likes of Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Nora Jones as well as Offenbach, Gershwin and Puccini.

Caroline Lynn

Born: July 15, 1961

"Lynn is scholarly in a completely relaxed way and often powerfully expressive" John Clare, Metropolitan Magazine, Sydney Morning Herald 03 With a voice described as 'vibrant and beautiful' (SMH), Caroline Lynn's background in jazz and improvised musics, classical voice, Indian vocal techniques, folk and medieval music colour her interpretaion of both traditional and contemporary material. Her extensive performance career has spanned the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Shanghai. Caroline was born and raised on the UK/London jazz and festival scene of the early 90's, immersed in the buzz of a multicultural city and its music

Margot Malone

Margot has over 40 years of experience in live theater, vocal performance, and art. She is the owner of SonofaBeat Music (formerly of So Pasadena, CA) Margot was a singer in The Richard Tappan Raggae Band Wizzard- headed by Wizzard Elliott of Los Angeles and lead singer for AKA( with Nick Robertson). She and Nick Robertson Produced two cds at Sonofabeat Music, plus a lot of original unreleased as yet recordings during the time Nick was il. Nick died in June 2000. SNOW by EnVox(Nick Robertson)unreleased- with a pre-release marketing trial initiated by Margot in Europe and Canada SNOW went to number 2 on the charts in Canada and charted on the Atlantic satelite charts in 1997. Goodnight Train by AKA(Margot with Nick Robertson)unreleased. Margot is a Director and Producer of live theater in Nevada County

Aga Zaryan

Aga Zaryan born January 17, 1976 - is an internationally recognized jazz vocalist of the new generation. Aga conveys the finest of the history of jazz to today's audiences, continuing the traditions of great artists like Shirley Horn, Carmen McRae and Joni Mitchell. She is known for her distinctive style, class and intimate approach to singing, with a characteristic lightness of phrasing and warm, slightly matte-toned voice. Aga Zaryan has been successful in integrating ambitious artistic goals with popular appeal, recording four albums to date, all of which have earned gold, platinum or multi-platinum status in Poland

Susan Faucon

Born: May 25, 1961

Susan Faucon, a self taught Washingtonian musician, is a multi-genre songwriter, playwright, band leader, vocalist and actor who has had a lengthy career as a performer and writer. She studied theatre at Towson State University, received her degree in Human Development from University of MD, and has never had any formal music training, she has a good ear though. She's had the privilege of performing on some beautiful stages including Silver Spring Stage, York Theatre, Dream Wrights Theatre, Chesapeake Arts Center, UMD Main Stage, Twins Jazz and the well-known jazz club, Blues Alley. She's also had the pleasure of working with some incredible musicians such as Bruce Swaim, Steve Sachse, Ro Cube, Wardell Howell and Dennis Michaels. Her latest project for which she wrote the music, lyrics and script is entitled Killer Stilts and has some of the best talent in the Washington area