Posts Tagged ‘Nancy Wilson’
Legendary jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson dead at 81
One of the most prolific jazz vocalists in the world has died, according to her publicist and manager Devra Hall Levy. Nancy Wilson, 81, died at her residence in Pioneertown, California, after a long illness. She leaves a legacy that includes over 60 albums and singles in a career that spanned more than 50 years.…
Read MoreJazz vocalist Zemrah talks new music, her Nancy Wilson tribute
Hailing from Chicago’s South Side, renowned jazz vocalist Zemrah has played every classic hot spot in the city from the Cotton Club to the Saber Room to Mr. Rickey’s Millionaire Room and more. With a unique technique all her own that she refers to as “twisting the song,” Zemrah effortlessly infuses her shows with a…
Read MoreZzaje's Marshall Knights invites us to enjoy 'The Marshall Knights Experience'
Since its inception in 2000, Marshall Knights has served as the visionary and music director of the acclaimed Chicago based nine-piece ensemble, Zzaje’ (zah-JAY’). In addition to their own projects, throughout the years, Zzaje’s ability to showcase a cross section of soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more has afforded the band the opportunity to play with some of the premier names in music, such as…
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