Lorree K. Slye

LORREE K. SLYE, a lyric soprano, was born in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Lawrence Montgomery and is the wife of Richard Slye (a well-known drummer and percussionist). Her vocal spiritual gift was recognized in her adolescent years. In the late seventies, she competed in the Miss Black Teenage World of D.C. and won the coveted title through the use of her remarkable gift. The artist Tommy Bryant was at the pageant, upon hearing her sing, asked Lorree to sing with his popular group, “The Giants of Sound.” Later, she joined the group, “Bolt, Band and Show,” and became the lead female vocalist giving her the opportunity to sing at special functions at major hotels in the Washington, D.C. area. Additionally, she has performed at Mr. Henry's, Fox Trap, Hogate's, Channel Inn, Manhattans in historic Georgetown and the Wharf in historic Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia just to name a few.

During the above-mentioned engagements, Lorree was wearing a “dual” hat, she was also a full-time student at Morgan State University. There she acquired a B.S. Degree in Telecommunications while also studying under the tutelage of renowned Dr. Nathan Carter as a member of the Morgan State Choir. Dr. Carter soon discovered her remarkable gift wasn't limited to traditional gospel and spiritual tones, but was much more expansive including jazz and rhythm and blues as well. While at Morgan State University’s homecoming, she performed with the group, “Cisum” as an opening act for recording artist, Bobby Humphrey. After graduating from Morgan State University, Nathan called Lorree as a guest artist and flew her down to perform in Atlanta, Georgia “Comes Tomorrow Jazz Cantata” written especially for her voice before the audience of the well-known black composer, Hale Smith. This was the first public performance of this composition.

After several years of singing with a variety of groups and performing in night clubs, she had an epiphany experience and felt the dynamic call of the Lord, Jesus Christ compelling her to use her vocal gifts for the work of “The Kingdom.” Lorree is a member of the First Baptist Church, NW Washington, D.C. under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Frank D. Tucker.

In 1995, the world renowned gospel recording artist/producer Richard Smallwood witnessed Lorree’s solo performance during a live recording with Rev. Nolan Williams and his group the “Psalmists”and asked her to join his group “Vision.” Lorree is still touring and has been featured on two Smallwood recordings, most recently, “Persuaded Live In D.C.,” on, “Nothing Without Your Love.” Since that time Lorree has recorded with a number of known gospel artists. Additionally, She performed on the 20 city “Alliance Tour” featuring Richard Smallwood, Karen Clark-Sheard, Donald Lawrence, Maurette Brown Clark, Vanessa Williams and Ted and Sherri as well as on The Stellar Awards with Yolanda Adams.

Lorree considers herself a minister of music and is committed to encourage, exhort and uplift the souls of men no matter where the venue. She sings with the jazz prowess of Ella Fitzgerald with a ridiculous anointing. She has also been compared to Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughan but she has her own sultry sophisticated style which is superb.

Lorree has headlined three times at the renowned Blues Alley Jazz Supper Club in Washington, D.C. with her inspirational/jazz sound where she sold out audiences. During her most recent appearance she released her single titled, “You Saved Me.”

Lorree has a unique calling with an irrepressible personality that communicates her love for Christ through singing and song writing. Lorree is preparing to release a jazz /inspirational CD in the upcoming future. The world will welcome the fresh, new sounds of this magnetic, classy, jazz/inspirational artist of the 21 Century with open arms.