Jennifer Barnes has developed a reputation as an exceptional musician through her work as a live and studio vocalist, composer, arranger and educator. Referring to her debut CD recording, “You Taught My Heart”, legendary jazz bassist Rufus Reid says, “Jennifer integrates rich vocal quality, clarity...
Jennifer Martin began performing the moment she was born. She produced shows for every family gathering. She appeared in every school program from kindergarten through high school. Influenced by the music of Ian and Sylvia, Bob Dylan and John Stewart, she formed a folk duo in college with Morgan Vic...
Joel Cross developed a passion for music in the church, singing gospel songs with his seven siblings. After picking up his first guitar at age 12, it was evident that making music was his calling. His dedication to perfecting his craft eventually led him to the University of North Texas where he stu...
As an award-winning saxophonist, flutist and vocalist from Dallas, TX, Joyce covers the gamut of musical influence, style and genre from traditional to contemporary jazz and classical to R&B, funk, fusion, blues, pop, and Gospel/Christian. The mixing and blending of musical styles in her upbrin...
Although Kay’s early foray into showbiz did not result in a childhood career, she grew up singing with a mother who taught her the standards and appreciation for the singers of the 30s and 40s. However, when Kay started singing professionally, it was with a couple of progressive country/blues bands....
Singing since she could speak, LaLa Johnson found her musical calling, first, in the Baptist Church of her childhood. In the process of earning her "stripes" at public and private functions, LaLa quickly realized that she had something special, within, that was waiting to burst out. Born and raised...
With her satiny, three-octave voice, her sexy sense of humor and her trademark elbow-length gloves and beaded gowns that would fill Julie London with envy, Laura Ainsworth ushers audiences into her own enchanting world, a cocktail that combines the elegant retro style of lounge jazz chanteuses of th...
Liz Mikel is a multifaceted artist that has been a staple in the DFW Arts scene for more than 30 years. Ms. Mikel has toured both nationally and abroad, working along side some of the industry’s biggest celebrities, including the late Michael Clark Duncan, Ben Stiller, and the late, great Chadwick B...
Born in Paris, Texas, and later on moving to Dallas Tx, Lola attended St. Anthony Catholic Church where she joined the choir whose pianist had somewhat of a repressed style. Singing the hymns of the church influenced Lola more towards a laid back melancholy vibe. In 2017 Lola competed in the "Denise...
Lynne Cadena grew up in a small town just outside Pittsburg, PA, the first of a brood of creatives. She moved to Dallas and began subbing at the Melrose Hotel. During the 1990’s she performed regularly for Sunday brunch audiences at the Doubletree Hotel off 75. Soon the popular Steve Fields Steak an...
