Cecilia Long

" ...Cecilia's enuciation is as clear as moonshine and with just as much wallop! Cecilia possesses clever phrasing and "from the soul lyric interpretation."Cecilia Long began her jazz singing career in Washington DC, her hometown, encouraged by her mentor the late Ronnie Wells. Music has always played a role in Cecilia's life. Cecilia has honed her vocal skills working with some of the top names in jazz such as Grady Tate, Raz Kennedy. Molly Holm, Madeline Eastman, to name a few.Cecilia as made several appearances at the Jazz Times East Coast Jazz Festival, as well as performing in Paris France, and Kansas City. Cecilia had a sold out performance at the Plush Room, and appearances at Club Jazz Nouveau, Octavia Lounge, Herbst Theater, and Downtown in Berkeley.Cecilia is also an actress, storyteller, and a mentor for youth in the arts.Cecilia has received airplay on RCV 99 in Lille France,a featured artist on skyjazz Discovery program, interviewed on KPFW jazz radio in DC, and featured artist on the Brian Copeland Show, KGO.