Mystique featuring Lady-T’s
Mission is to provide quality music for any occasion. We have a variety of talented professional musicians that we work with to provide the band you desire.
Whether it’s a duo you’re looking for. A 5 or 6 piece combo with a brass section for a high energy evening, or Jazz trio. Mystique strives to give you just what you’re looking for in live music. If you have any questions about the musicians of Mystique or wish to contact us to discuss you next special event please send an email to
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Lady-T
Toni Smith Vocalist
Lady-T began singing at the age of five in her church choir. Toni spent her childhood in Cleveland, Ohio where she attended Bedford High School and Notre Dame College.
She studied Jazz and Theatre Arts with a focus on vocals under Dr. Howard Tucker of Oberlin University. Dr. Tucker admiring her talent worked as her personal voice coach. After mastering her vocal skills the opportunity to work with the Wingie McKinney Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Wingie Mc Kinney & Mercer Ellington was offered to her. Through this relationship, she shared many wonderful moments on stage with Betty Carter, Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald and many other Jazz legends. Lady-T also toured internationally with several well known R&B bands.
Toni has been described as this year’s most prolific vocalist. Her velvety smooth vocals are jazzy yet infused with an upbeat R&B flavor.
When you experience Lady-T you will definitely have a fantastic time and a memorable musical journey!
Ralph Vargas
Musical Director- Keyboards
A native Californian, Ralph brings a wealth of experience to the bandstand. Ralph came from a family of musicians, and has enjoyed a long and illustrious career in music. We are very lucky to have him as our musical director. An accomplished pianist, song writer and composer, he attended University of La Verne and graduated with a Bachelors degree.
Ralph is a master musician; he has played drums, percussion, guitar and piano during the course of his career. He’s held a privileged membership of the Los Angeles Songwriter’s Guild and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Ralph has worked up and down the coast performing many genres of music from Blues – R&B. He truly has that “Special Something†that has you clamoring to here more. His roots have been deeply grounded in music. Ralph’ a true piano man and he’s a vocalist best friend!
