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LaRe

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La Re J a z z S i n g e r & E n t e r t a i n e r PHOTOGRAPHY James Motemal [email protected]
8x award winning Singer Songwriter Musician Composer
LaRe brings a new definition to the word singer. She is a rare breed of ever-evolving singers. Adventurous to say the least.
One of today’s most captivating, innovative talents, with an explosive stage presence.
With a sincere warmth, LaRe emotes passion & creativity, giving birth to the importance & very foundation of this beautiful music. Her raw interpretation is an ever moving time capsule, ranging from reflections of our long gone past, to the hunger she posses’ for her bright future & ability to bring something new to the music.
Her musicality, powerful musicianship & liquid phrasing are evident in her motile rhythmical motion.This is a singer that stands out among the one per centers in the Jazz idiom. A noticeable contrast to the majority of today’s singers. How refreshing to see the passion, versatility, originality & conviction coming from with in.
LaRe is an 8x award winning songwriter, winning awards from ASCAP, Billboard Magazine & four ASCAP plus awards for four consecutive years. LaRe has a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from one of the most sought out Jazz University’s in the world; The New School University, majoring in Jazz vocal performance & a minor in piano. She was selected to open for Benny Powell in her senior year. READ MORE... see blog above (LaRe's bio)

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Member Since: 14/01/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/JazzFeverJam
Band Members: LaRe has been accompanied by world reknowned Jazz musicians including Michael Kanan-Joe Elephante-George Mesterhaze- James Weidman-Lonnie Plaxico-Aaron Graves- Jean Francious Prins - Essiet Essiet-Don Freidman-Santi Debriano-Cameron Brown- Bertha Hope & many more.
Influences: GOD- my son- Shirley Horn- Abbey Lincoln- Ella Fitzgerald- John Coltrane- Sarah Vaughn- Anita O'day-Billie Holiday- CharlieParker- Life- Nature- Music!

A way of seeing ... Just look at yourself as you are, see yourself as you are, accept yourself as you are, and go ever deeper into what you are
Sounds Like: myself...
the true purpose behind performance & singing is to respect the legend behind the tune yet emote your own original creativity & way...
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

LaRe's bio...

LaRe 8x award winning Singer Songwriter Musician Composer  She is a rare breed of ever-evolving singers. LaRe is adventurous to say the least.She is one of todays most captivating, innovative talen...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:39:00 GMT

LaRe & Jazz vocal ensemble featuring Junior Mance Billy Harper avail Barnes & Noble

after a long wait on the legalitys, the release of a beautiful holiday recording featuring Junior Mance Billy Harper including an ensemble featuring LaRe in an exciting vocal ensemble performing Regoc...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:36:00 GMT

LaRe wins 8th songwriting ASCAP Award Sept 2008!

What a beautiful surprise I recieved in the mail today! my fourth songwriting/musical achievment songwriters Grant from ASCAP! but my 8th songwriter award! God is a magnificant God!
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:10:00 GMT

LaRe performs in Japan Summer 2008.....

wanted to share the most exciting news yet. After competing in JazzMobile this summer and being among the top four Jazz singers in Nyc, Sat July 26th I flew to Nagoya Japan! I am performing the e...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:24:00 GMT

LaRe in JazzMobile finals! on Youtube! See entire Video...

Make sure to check out LaRe's two exciting performances as she fights her way through three rounds of some really great competition all the way to the top final four who were selected in JazzMobile 20...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:02:00 GMT

LaRe makes Nyc’s Top 12 Jazz Vocalists "JAZZMOBILE"!

What enthralling news! LaRe auditioned last monday with a few hundred of New Yorks most magnificant Jazz vocalists-with so many people auditioning- Jazzmobile held auditions an additional day-after tw...
Posted by on Sun, 11 May 2008 20:23:00 GMT

Circle of Transformation 2008!

Happy New Year! I begin this new year with the faith and strength to face the music!I recently made a tremendous sacrifice to take a break with JazzFever (my weekly show) I began 1 and a half years ag...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:30:00 GMT

JaZzFeVeR resumes Tuesdays every week @ The Sugar Bar!

Join us this tuesday @ The Sugar Bar!72nd st btwn Brdwy/Wea NycJaZzFeVeR Jam!9pm-1am$10Guilherme Monteiro-GuitarPaul Beaudry-BassFerit Odman-drumsLaRe-voiceThis Jam session is extremely HOT! bring you...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:03:00 GMT

Spiritually EVOKING night of John Coltrane musical life!

Have you ever experienced the spirit evoking intervals of John Coltrane?anything is possible? speaking from experience, I went the majority of my lifetime not familiar with this luminous figure in Jaz...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:36:00 GMT

Trinity Lutheran Jazz Vespers warm and uplifting service

What a special service! Warm and Inviting and what a turnout. This performance was more than I could ever ask for as an entertainer. I decided to put together a warm exciting original set list of musi...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:13:00 GMT