Results for "Vocalist"

Heather Keizur

One of the most unique and gifted singers on the Northwest music scene, vocalist Heather Keizur—who sings in both French and English—stands out from the crowd in a refreshing and enchanting way. Regularly performing with some of the Northwest’s premier musicians, Keizur has also fronted for groups made up of world class players such as Seattle’s guitarist Milo Petersen, formerly with Eartha Kit and Bay Area pianist David K Mathews, currently touring with Santana and formerly of the Etta James’ band. Heather’s passion for music began as a child in British Columbia, Canada

Liz Whitted Dawson

Born: January 2, 1960

Liz Whitted Dawson, With her deep sultry range, is a consummate Singer/Songwriter with JAZZ leanings. She’s been performing professionally for more than a decade in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Liz takes her audience on an adventure from love to tears to joy. She brings both a fresh new sound and perspective on the Jazz scene that is steeped in Black music which began with her singing at the age of 5 in the church with her family’s gospel group. From The World Stage Performance Gallery in LA to Geoffreys Inner Circle in Oakland, Liz has graced the stage with two time Grammy nominee, Jazz recording artist and founding member of the Blackbyrds, Kevin Toney and with such notable Jazz and R&B musicians as the late Earl "Big Juicy" Johnson, Glen Pearson of the Count Basie Orchestra, Yancie Taylor, Vibes and his Jazztet, mentors: the late Rose Gales and Howlett Smith (deceased), Jerrell Ballard, Mike Alvidrez, Sal Crocker and Ranzel Merritt, Sr

Lori Zuroff

Born: March

Vocalist of jazz, blues, R&B and rock, Lori has been singing with a variety of bands for the last 20 years in the Boston area.

TOMMY

Born: March 22, 1955

Lifelong Sinatra fans are amazed when they hear TommyD sing Sinatra songs. They think Old Blue Eyes is back! As a child growing up in Philadelphia, TommyD caught the Sinatra bug and has continually perfected his singing. Now, TommyD is wooing audiences throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia. TommyD captivates his audiences with the singing mannerisms, illusion and romance that have made him a popular entertainer. TommyD is a master entertainer for special events like Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, Celebrations, Festivals and other large events. If you are hosting an event that includes people the would love to hear the popular songs of the Sinatra era, contact TommyD's office to make arrangements. Go to WWW.TOMMYDMUSIC.COM

Fabrice MOURLON

Born: November 9, 1967

After studying classical music and practicing the piano for 10 years, Fabrice Mourlon joined the Jazz Class at the Pantin School of Music (near Paris) as a pianist first and subsequently as a vocalist. In 1994 he trained as a vocalist only with Italian Jazz Singer Valentina Casula and was a member of her workshop for 5 years. In 2002, 2003 and 2004 he followed a number of workshops: Maria Pia De Vito's class at the Nuoro Jazz Festival in Sardinia, Roger Letson's class in Paris. Between 2001 and 2003, he was in charge of the Vocal Jazz Jam Session at the Café Universel (Paris). He met the musicians which would form his current quartet in 2001: Richard Razafindrakoto (p), Christophe Richard (db), Thierry Tardieu (d)

Madeleine Ostlund

SINGER, MUSIC- and LYRICWRITER Swedish singer Madeleine Östlund is releasing a new CD "Wondrous Roads" oct-15: Catchy melodies with unexpected twists & turns, outbursts of free-form avant-gardism and hypnotic multi-metric rhythm-grooves.Featuring a hand-picked assembly of musicians including the great Italian pianist LORENZO PAESANI, LARS BRÖNDUM on real-time electronics, LISA GROTHERUS on bassclarinet, TORBJÖRN ÖMALM, guitar,electric/acoustic bassist PATRIC THORMAN and PER TJERNBERG on percussion & various sound objects. Original material in the truest sense + a surprising re- interpretation of John Coltrane´s “Straight Street” for voices, bass clarinet & multiple percussion

Vera Maia

Born: 2010

For a long time Macarena Rocha composed and was leader of the collective Věra Maia (2010–2018). A trio/orchestra of indian tabla, trumpet and guitar & spanish vocals. Her music fused jazz with traditional ethnic music from the East and the Latin American healing-chants of Icarus, from the jungle. She's accompanied by Dhanvantri Dub (tabla) and Adrian Sage (trumpet) on Maianthemus (2015). By Juan Elgueda on tabla, Alejandro Pino on trumpet & flugelhorn, Cristian Gallardo on alto & tenor saxophone, Ignacio Hernández on electric guitar, sometimes on stage in a special concert mode "Hip soul jazzy". Then by Benjamín Saiz on drums & percussion, Javier Aguilar on bansuri & ethnic flutes, Fabrizio Labrín on electric guitar, Matias Donoso on bass, Juan Pablo Salvo on trumpet and Miguel Ángel Cortés on bassoon at last in a new huge group, with new arrangements, more free improvisation and much more artists; developing the hipfolk, rocksoul and ethnic-rap style, in the Chilean scene for those years. Maianthemus had an excellent reception in Turkey and India, so the band received a lot of invitations to perform there.

Vlada Brofman

Born: June 5

I began playing the piano and singing in a school choir at 7. After 9 years of music lessons, I discovered the guitar - as a much more portable instrument. While I enjoyed performing at house parties, it took some time for me to start taking the center stage. Over 5 years ago, I co-founded the band NoMad Dreams with Georges, composer and pianist. That turned out to be the turning point in my life: these days I spend all my free time rehearsing, writing songs and performing solo and with the band.

Kalya Ramu

Born: August 14, 1993

Kalya Ramu, Canadian jazz vocalist, composer, educator, and visual artist, has carved out a distinctive presence within Toronto's vibrant jazz community. From the age of 12, Kalya found herself immersed in the world of jazz, frequenting jam sessions and touring with community big bands. Her musical journey led her to study Jazz Performance at the esteemed Humber College in Toronto. A storyteller at heart, Kalya has a remarkable ability to reinvent classic jazz tunes while infusing her original compositions with fresh, evocative narratives.

In 2019, Kalya released her debut full-length album, "Living in a Dream", generously supported by FACTOR. Shortly after this release, the title track was featured on the soundtrack of CBC show "Frankie Drake Mysteries." Her second album, "Duo" (2021), is a close collaboration with pianist and composer Ewen Farncombe. The five-track album of original material highlights their artistic synergy. In the past year Kalya released two singles with Brazilian guitarist André Valério. The first, "Algo Contigo” (2023), features the composition of Argentinian songwriter Chico Novarro, and the second “Hold Me Close” (2024) is an original composition by Ramu and Valério and features the playing of flutist Rob Christian. Currently Kalya has been working on a brand new album called Trio, coming out on November 29 2024.

Sylvan De La Cruz

Born: February 21, 1968

Sylvan De La Cruz is a jazz-pop singer/songwriter from Los Angeles. He writes songs in the tradition of the Gershwins, and Cole Porter, and sings them in a style influenced as much by Ella Fitzgerald, as by Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Though his music is rooted in the classic pop standard style, it also has rich pop elements, and a contemporary feel. Sylvan writes songs about life in the City of Angels. Whether it’s a song about one of LA’s vibrant neighborhoods, or one that is playfully romantic, or one that expresses loneliness and the heart’s yearning desire for love, Sylvan De La Cruz’ music is informed by an awareness of life in the modern world, that everyone can relate to