Results for "Vocalist"

Michele Brourman

Michele Brourman is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose best-known song, “My Favorite Year” has been recorded by Michael Feinstein, Margaret Whiting, Dame Cleo Laine, and more. With lyricist Amanda McBroom, she’s written the songs for 18 animated features for Universal Studios, including the beloved “Land Before Time” series, writing for artists like Reba McIntyre, Michael York, David Carradine, Jodi Benson, Olivia Newton-John, Donny Osmond, Corbin Bleu and a host of others. Her work has been featured in television and film and performed by countless cabaret artists, garnering numerous awards and critical acclaim

Sonny Moon

Born: December 10

Sonny Moon (aka Joel Hile) is the singer/frontman for the bands NUTTY and the SONNY MOON SWANKTET. His background varies as an actor on stage and screen, script writer and vocalist/songwriter in rock, blues and jazz projects he's been involved in over the years. He co-arranges jazz mashups of classic rock songs and sings them for NUTTY as his primary project and sings standards for his SWANKTET. He has performed shows in other projects, and has played Sinatra in various Rat Pack projects.

Shelby Sanborn

Born: February 2, 2000

Neni Carolina Chacin

Born: April 25, 1969

Originally from Venezuela, where she had lyrical vocal training and worked as a church choir soloist, studio singer and lead band singer for 8 years. After she moved to Boston for 20 years where she continued her vocal training with Jazz and Gospel teachers from Berklee and NEC music schools. She focused singing as soloists for the top gospel choirs in town, sharing stage with Gospel recording artists and american idol finalists, working as a studio singer arranging and singing for productions and leading her jazz band. She co- founded thando4thanda an acapella group that won an Oprah Winfrey award

Lucia Cadotsch

Born: February 23, 1984

Lucia Cadotsch, born in Zürich, Switzerland is a vocalist, lyricist and songwriter based in Berlin. She is best known for long-standing collaborative bands that currently include LIUN + the Science Fiction Band, an ensemble co-led with the saxophonist Wanja Slavin, AKI, a new quartet with the pianist Kit Downes, bassist Phil Donkin and drummer James Maddren and her acclaimed chamber trio Speak Low, with Petter Eldh on upright bass and Otis Sandsjö on tenor saxophone, which has performed at festivals in Berlin, New York and London. Lucia’s diverse output as a musician can be heard on a total of ten albums she has released since 2009. Her awards as a singer include the Swiss Music Price (2023), the German Jazz Award (2021), the ECHO Jazz Award (2017) and the New German Jazz Price (2012).

Cissa Paz

Born in Belgium by chance, Cissa was raised mostly in Rio de Janeiro. She began her musical love affair by spending afternoons with the sounds of Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Elis Regina and other Brazilian greats coming from her parents’ record player. She would get home after school and rush to the vinyls, memorizing all her favorite lyrics. She absorbed every note, riff, and samba beat. Her musical tastes matured as she kept sampling the musical diversity of the world. Cissa’s passion for music started with dance, she studied ballet, jazz, modern dance and the urban styles of samba and salsa, leading her to perform and teach later on

Maggie Moor

Born: March 9, 1980

Maggie Moor’s sultry alto blends original poetry, scat and improv through jazz and blues inspired ambience. Maggie Moor embodies the jazz feel of the sexy siren, and features legendary soloists. What says more than what they all say about Maggie Moor's music? “Maggie Moor’s jazzy torch songs showcase her deep, sensuous singing style and cinematic lyrics...” David Sanborn, Grammy winning saxophonist "Listening to Maggie Moor’s voice put me in a trance… I almost forgot to play my horn…” Richie Cannata (Billy Joel) Grammy Winning Saxophonist “True talent always shines and Maggie Moor is certainly glowing!” (Steve Boyer, Grammy winner for Eric Clapton, Unplugged) “Maggie Moor’s vocals are incredibly sophisticated and the production is impeccable!” Kerry Leigh, Sacramento CA Rock/Blues producer “Maggie Moor is that rare style of jazz singer who puts her deepest emotions into her song writing and then is brave enough to let those emotions come through on stage.” Mc Glaughlin Maggie Moor has recorded with musicians, David Sanborn, Buddy Williams, Kenny Rampton, Rob Paparozzi, George Laks, George Naha, Jeff Ganz, Mark White, Eddie Ojeda, Marty Dunayer

Valerie V Weinberg

Born: May 17, 1952

As a vocalist, Valerie is sensitive, sensual, warm and engaging. As a booking agent, she is able to work closely with the musician, creating a relationship, promoting their music and bringing success to both employer(venue) and musician. As a promoter, Valerie brings music to the Sacramento area and beyond and bridges harmonious communication..from musician to venue, to the public..all the while using her wonderful unique style in every facet of her business.

Elijah Rock

Born: November 7, 1975

A Singer’s Singer and Entertainer’s Entertainer, Elijah Rock is a modern-day rarity in an era that craves both authenticity and the skilled craft of old-school showmanship. Blending his classical bel canto mastery with the refined depths of American jazz and blues, his baritone voice-rich and effervescent-delivers an emotive power that transcends time. 

With a deep reverence for the golden era of African American pop vocalists like Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billy Eckstine and Arthur Prysock, Elijah makes his case to join their ranks. His exceptional vocal prowess and innate passion breathe new life into the timeless melodies of pop traditional classics (known as The Great American Songbook), as well as his own originals.

Gracie Terzian

Born: May 16

Ted Gioia, jazz critic and author of History of Jazz, calls her “a genuine talent” and ICON Magazine says “she’s a beguiling singer and modern song stylist with an astute sense of swing.” A native of the Washington, DC area, Gracie Terzian is a singer, songwriter, ukulelist and actor now living in New York City. She recently gained attention in the jazz world with the release of her debut EP, Saints and Poets, co-written with pianist Wells Hanley and produced by Mike Tynan. The EP debuted at #23 on the Billboard jazz charts and quickly became the #3 jazz album on iTunes