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joy! sings Sarah
Once in a lifetime, a singular voice explodes on the scene; a voice so beautiful, so melodic, so unmistakeable, that it becomes legendary, joining the ranks of other voices whose distinct sounds are etched in our collective memories forever.
Billie, Ella, Dinah, Nancy.
Their names are spoken in hushed, almost reverent tones to pay homage to their greatness. They were and are the Divas of jazz. They were and are royalty, majestic and regal. And from among them emerged another voice. A voice so unique, so heavenly, that the artist to whom it belonged was known simply as - The Divine One.
"She walks among queens ."
Lending her extraordinary talent to pay tribute to the incomparable Sarah Vaughan, jazz vocalist joy! treats her audience to an exciting evening of not only great music, but an unforgettable performance which includes special guests, surprises and short monologues, all of which chronicle the legacy of one of the greatest voices of the 20th Century.

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Member Since: 1/18/2007
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/joyohboy
Band Members: "Completely Trust In Him" - Lyrics: joy! Music: Larry Curry Lead Vocal: joy!, Background Vocals: joy!, Wynona Streaty, Larry Curry"Still He Remains the Same" - Lyrics: joy! Music: Larry Curry"Softly as In a Morning Sunrise" & "Pennies from Heaven" - Organ: Radam Schwartz, Bass: Joe Bussey, Drums: Jerome Jennings, Saxophone: James Stewart
Influences: sarah vaughan dianne reeves billie holiday carmen mcrae rachelle farrell ella fitzgerald betty carter maysa angela bofill nancy wilson phyllis hyman, mariam makeba cassandra wilson shirley horn abbey lincoln carmen lundy nina simone carla cook marilyn scott anita baker paula west dakota staton dee dee bridgewater vanessa rubin nnenna freelon yvette glover jackie jones carrie jackson cece williams pam purvis sarah james wynona streaty earth, wind & fire will downing joe williams hugh masekela
Sounds Like: joy!....it’s the only way to fly!
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

prayer of reflection

Lord I want to live my real life. Not this imitation of fleshly pursuits. I am not satisfied and I long to experience the abundance of joy unspeakable peace like a river and love unquenchable promise...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:22:00 GMT