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Rhonda Denet

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Rhonda Denet has been described as a virtuoso who lends vocal flair to every song she sings, skillfully taking you from R&B and Jazz standards to “souled-out” pop favorites, to even her own inspirational ballads. This formally trained and soulfully gifted songbird completely covers the gamut. Denét can bottom out like Chaka or share air with Aretha.
Rhonda Denét is Brooklyn-based jazz/soul vocalist with a unique talent for blending classic Jazz standards with contemporary songs that are popular but not often performed. By the age of 9, the Washington, DC native knew the performing arts would be a guiding force in her life. She began to study flute and piano but by 11 she found her voice. .
She studied privately for several years, in addition to performing with several theatrical organizations and choirs. Having received tremendous encouragement from her teachers and directors, she moved to New York where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New York University.
Denét continued her education and earned a graduate degree in Arts Administration from Florida State University’s School of Music. Then she returned to New York City and quickly reacquainted herself with the diverse music landscape. She spent several years writing and producing her brand of soul-infused cabaret, forming and working with a few bands and developing original music.
Since 2007 Rhonda has been building her full-time career in music; performing regularly as a band leader and lead vocalist with The Rhonda Denét Project, The Shepard Denét Trio and Groove Buffet and as a guest vocalist with Jelvis, Tomoko, Annekei and grammy-award winning bassist Benny Reitveld. In addition, she works with several producers providing vocals for song demos and recordings.
To learn more about Rhonda’s work, visit the official Rhonda Denét website at www.rhondadenet.com.

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Music:

Member Since: 7/16/2006
Band Website: rhondadenet.com
Band Members: RHONDA DENET -- Vocalist, Songwriter, Band Leader

The Rhonda Denet project
www.rhondadenet.com/project

The Shepard Denet Trio
www.rhondadenet.com/sdtrio

Original Music with:
Various band members

Groove Buffet
www.groovebuffet.com

Influences: Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Brand New Heavies, Chaka Khan, Dianne Reaves, Donnie Hathaway, Ella Fitzgerald, George Michael, Journey, Natalie Cole, Oleta Adams, Peabo Bryson, Phoebe Snow, Rachelle Ferrell, Roberta Flack, Sade, Seal, Stevie Wonder, Tears For Fears
Sounds Like: Eclectic Soul...Quiet Storm...Nu Jazz...Alternative R&B

Amel Larrieux, Corinne Bailey Rae, Erykah Badu, India.Arie, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Lizz Wright, Natalie Cole, Rachelle Ferrell, Sade
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

My First Feature Article

I send this out on the morning of my last day at my full-time job. This morning, even with all the rain, there was a beam of light that gently woke me. It was as if the rain is washing away old fears ...
Posted by Rhonda Denet on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:25:00 PST

Check out this video: Rhonda Denet Trio

From the performance at the Lower Eastside Girls Club on Saturday, 2/10/07.Thanks, Jack!!!Rhonda Denet Trio Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Rhonda Denet on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:37:00 PST