New York Jazz Singer 5
About this Performer
Category Jazz
State(s): New York
City(s): New York City
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New York Jazz Singer 5
The release of her first album introduced the music world to this New York Jazz Singer, a Grammy nominated, powerful new singer with a soulful voice, very expressive style, and ability to interpret lyrics in a meaningful and heartfelt way.
She grew up in a musical family, which included her older sister who sang with Dionne Warwick and other artists. “I grew up in a large family. We used to sing duets and background behind each other. I loved Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick and Barbra Streisand. My dream was to be an accomplished singer.”
New York Jazz Singer beginnings
As a child, this New York Jazz Singer sang, and took piano and violin lessons; however, her life went in a different direction. After attending Long Island University and Adelphi University, she found herself working in the corporate world, which did not allow much time to sing, but she did perform every chance she got.
Her opportunity to pursue her dream came two years ago, when she was laid off from her job of more than ten years. A pharmaceutical error led to severe medical complications, which found her in the Intensive Care Unit, fighting for her life. At a cross roads in her life, she returned to her first love, singing.
New York Jazz Singer album
This New York Jazz Singer debut work captures the essence of her amazing talent and reflects the emotional depth and breadth of her life-altering journey. The style of music is an adult contemporary hybrid of jazz and R&B and is performed by some of the very best musicians in New York. The lyrics are meaningful and can really touch people’s lives.
Throughout the album, this New York Jazz Singer displays a most beautiful sound along with a swinging and soulful style. Her first album along with her second CD release will surely rocket this artist into the domestic and international spotlight. Clearly, she has a great musical future.
