Ebonie is an accomplished singer, songwriter and dancer who has toured nationally and internationally. She just recently returned from the 36 city “Double up tour†with Kiesha Cole, J Holiday and Platinum recording artist R Kelly as one of his primary vocalist. This R&B Soul Diva was born and raised in Chicago. She was coached into the seasoned vocalist and performer she is with the help of her parents Charles and Precious Taylor, who are both well known musicians and vocalists in the industry. Ebonie discovered at a young age that singing and entertaining was her passion and wants to leave her mark on the music industry. Her vocal style and sound are a blend of R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz and Blues. She is known for her ability to arrange harmonies and background vocals. Her greatest influence has been her mother Precious Taylor, a world traveled, seasoned vocalist and all around entertainer. Another major influence has been from her aunt Koko Taylor “The Queen of the Bluesâ€. Some of her other musical influences include Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and Yolanda Adams.Ebonie has toured extensively throughout Europe and The United States.
She has also graced the stage with other artist such as, Mariah Carey, Ralph Tresvant, Charlie Wilson, Michelle Williams, Tyreese, Mavis Staples, Carl Carlton (She’s a bad mama jama), The Contours, Jr. Walker and the All Stars and her aunt the Queen of the Blues, Ko Ko Taylor. She has performed live at Radio City Music Hall, Universal Studios Sound Stage, the Chicago Theatre, the 2005 BET 25th Anniversary Show, the 2005 Billboard Music Awards, the R. Kelly “Light it Up†tour and live DVD, The Double Tour live DVD and The Taste of Chicago. Ebonie has also performed with some of the top Orchestras through out the city of Chicago, such as The PJO Orchestra, The Ken Arlen Orchestra, The Georgia Francis Orchestra, The Orchestra of the America, High Society and one of the featured vocalist for the Odyssey Cruise Ship at Chicago’s Navy Pier.Ebonie is presently working on her soon to be released original CD. She is an avid song writer and is self producing her new CD.
She is most thankful to the Almighty.
Her Friends and family have also played a vital role in her continued success. Weather she is singing or modeling, Ebonie continues to persevere and set the Standard…..
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