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Barbara Bruckmüller is a composer and jazz pianist born in Vienna. She was influenced by the sounds of Hollywood Jazz, from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. She studied piano early on for seven years, but it took time for her to discover her passion for jazz. She studied jazz piano with Paul Urbanek at the Gustav Mahler Conservatory in Vienna, in 2004. Barbara's inspiration and role models lie in the great Big Band leaders and composers Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Gil Evans, Joe Henderson, and Maria Schneider. In 2009, she founded her Big Band to capture the sound and dynamic energy of the swing bands and dance orchestras of the past that fascinated her since childhood and served as the foundation for her own musical vision.


Her debut album Barbara Bruckmüller Big Band released in 2013, with original compositions, was awarded the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik. Two years later, she released her second album, in tribute to her late mother and her hometown of Vienna, in which she arranged traditional Viennese songs for the Big Band and infused them with a fresh swing. Barbara is currently working on her next album project, THREE VIEWS OF A MUSICAL PIECE: A Chain of Moments – Suite in Five Movement with Cuban pianist and composer Aruán Ortiz, scheduled for Fall 2024.

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Wendy Vaughan hails from Caracas, Venezuela. She is a singer, songwriter, and saxophonist. Her musical journey began in her childhood. She began composing in her thirties. Born to Cuban and Dominican parents, her family moved to New York City when she was 4. Wendy's musical journey began 12, in Houston, Texas, when she discovered the saxophone. She attended the High School of the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston and San Jacinto College Central in Pasadena, where she was lead saxophonist in one of country's finest Jazz bands. Her diverse musical style was inspired by Jazz and Latin music infused with spiritual and personal growth themes. Early in her career, she performed on international stages like the JVC Festival in Nice, France, with BB King and Woody Hermann. She garnered praise and solidified her reputation as a rising star in the Jazz community. Wendy is in the construction and home improvement industry in a thriving business in Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Dallas, and Florida. She gained national recognition as a juror in the Enron trial, resulting in a features in Inc. Magazine and on CNN, FOX News, and CBS, speaking about ethics in business. In Galveston, Wendy inspires listeners with her soulful melodies and profound lyrics. Her debut album, Through Children's Eyes, made waves on Christian stations. Her new album, Necessary Chaos, is a captivating and introspective collection of songs. Wendy Vaughan remains a talented artist, blending genres and creating music that resonates deeply with her audience.

http://wendyvaughanmusic.com

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Alison Crockett is a vibrant vocalist who has performed and recorded in a wide range of genres including neo-soul, acid jazz, R&B, gospel, funk and electronica. Following breakthrough success as a featured vocalist working with DJ King Britt and British jazz-rap group Us3, Alison continued to evolve musically, recording diverse projects: the jazz EP “That’s Where You Go” in 1999, critically acclaimed R&B album On Becoming A Woman in 2004, dance/electronic album The Return of Diva Blue in 2006, jazz album Bare in 2007, 2012 political multi-genre patchwork album Mommy, What’s A Depression in 2012, and Brazilian-inspired EP Obrigada, recorded in São Paulo, Brazil and released in 2018.

Alison has been teaching vocal technique for over 20 years to people of all ages and genres. As a voice teacher for Highbridge Voices, a professional children’s training choir in the Bronx, NY, she taught children between the ages of 7 and 15 how to sing in styles ranging from opera-based European classical music, musical theater, to R&B and pop stylings. She also has a vibrant private studio, which includes both aspiring singers as well as well-respected professionals. Alison is certified in Somatic VoiceWorkTM the LoVetri Method.

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Jessie Laine Powell hails from Lexington, Kentucky. She grew up with her talented siblings, listening to gospel music. Jazz vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, and Shirley Horn, along with the Lawrence Welk Show stirred her soul, dominating her musical taste. Her love for the stage, orchestras, and Jazz standards led her to Hollywood, California,  where she opened for Nancy Wilson. She added countless television, theatrical, and radio appearances to her resume. After years out West, Jessie returned to Lexington, where a fateful meeting with a church friend lead to a musical partnership with producer and Jazz artist Eric Copeland, who collaborated on her debut album On the Edge with Gospel, Soul, and Jazz songs.

Later, Jessie landed a role in the movie Heart of a Champion, directed by Richard Fitzpatrick,  who sought music and soloists that conveyed the message of hope and perseverance. Jessie’s vocals impacted the movie soundtrack, greatly. From 2015 to 2018, Jessie’s tour schedule, included an annual performance at the East Hawaiian Jazz Festival, where she performed at multiple venues and churches, providing her melodic voice and inspirational lyrics with notable Jazz musicians. Jessie’s singles include Like No Other Love, On The Edge, and Love Supreme, featuring Marion Meadows. Jessie leaves her fans feeling renewed and motivated as she takes you on an intimate musical journey.
2023 ALM Academy of Local Musicians Hall of Fame2023 LEX Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award2023APPY Award Nominee for Best R&B Artist and Best Jazz Artist
www.jessielainepowell.com

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Fatimah M. Jackson is a unique and diverse writer, self-published author, spoken word artist, and song writer. From Western Pennsylvania, she dreamed of becoming a singer and songwriter as a child. In her pursuit of that dream, she attended  California State College where she majored in  Music Composition, Human Services and now she is living that dream. From childhood, or as her mother would say, since she could talk, Fatimah has always had a yearning to sing. Impressively, she sold her first song at the age of 11! This shy, yet talented woman of God has been credited as a Ghostwriter as well as co-writer of movie scripts, skits, plays, and Faith-based meditations. Her personal motto that she lives by is “Free your mind of everything that will hinder you from the peace GOD has for you.” In her free time, Fatimah enjoys singing, songwriting, talking to God and riding her Canadian Canam Spyder F3 motorcycle. She is an advocate for various causes including Indigenous American and local Poverty.  Fatimah’s breakthrough as an author emerged with her first nonfiction short story entitled “From Darkness to Light” published in 2009 in Hope for Today magazine in New Jersey. Growing stronger and taking a leap of faith, she is now author of the self-published book “Held Hostage by a Stranger: A Message from the Most High”. Fatimah currently resides in Atlanta Georgia with her husband. For more information about Fatimah and her works, visit www.fatimahmj.com

Adria Shahid hails from Columbus, Ohio. She is a vocal stylist and songwriter who developed an ear for music by listening to and singing with her father a musician and vocalist. Her mother is a pianist and vocalist. With the tutelage from her parents, Adria was destined to be a musical artist. Adria’s musical journey began with one of the top Midwest cover bands. She shared her story with the debut project, Waarrioress of Love, which is inspired by her life experiences. This repertoire of music represents her personal struggles, and the common struggles we human beings share. Listen for the pain, love and joy throughout this album! Adria’s talent has been fine tuned by working in the music industry, booking national acts, locally, and sharing the stage with them. She is one the first music agents to book national acts, locally, in the sophisticated intimate atmosphere of one of Ohio’s Premier supper clubs. She has performed with artists like Maysa, and hosted, introduced, and performed as warm up act for Ledsi, Lalah Hathaway, and Eric Benet. Also, she sang with Bob Baldwin. She performs with her home grown band, International Smooth Jazz artists, Urban Jazz Coalition, National Recording Artist NexLevel R&B Jazz Band. Adria travels. nationally, to perform for The National Democratic Black Caucus Conference in Washington DC, and at the African American Historic Lincoln Theater’s Annual Gala in Columbus, Ohio. Adria’s music is playing on internet and on radio and is marketed, internationally, on playlists in the USA, UK, Italy, the Carribean, and in Africa! This is just her musical beginnings! Be on the lookout for more music from your Sister Adria! She will perform in West Palm Beach on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

https://adriashahid1.com

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