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JAKI G

About Me

Jaki G.......is a Detroit City native that is truly a child inspired by the Motown legend.Within our new millenium Jaki G has done performances with "Undisputed Truth", Patti Labelle", "The four tops", "Isaac Hayes" and many more. She frequenty performs nationally at well established high end restaurants and casinos as well as private engagements. She has also performed at the 40th Superbowl Winter Blast Celebration.Jaki g is now rounding out an illustrious career with the completion of her new CD entitled "New Life". With this Aris Records Production, in collaboration with producer Frankie Fultz, Jaki G has written timelessly, inspired lyrics and feel good melodies that people will no doubt continue to dance to and be uplifted by for years to come.She first began her professional entertainment career as the premiere dancer with the Clifford Fears Dance Theater. This experience lead to performances with and for artists such as B.B. King, The Nicholas Brothers, James Baldwin and several other time honored entertainers that would help her to understand and respect the mastery of the performing arts.Next she secured a full scholarship and position at the world reknown Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater where she began a journey that would expand her musical talents. It was here in New York City where Jaki G would explore the music in her voice as well as in her feet. As a singer / dancer she performed in musicals such as "Purlie", "The Wiz" and Jesus Christ superstar". After this period Jaki G began singing in several groups in Detroit as well within the U.S. and abroad. which helped sharpen her ear for rich harmonies and strong melodies. Jaki G is a force of skill, talent, class, personality, and sheer down to earth charm that will enhance any stage or performance space.

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Music:

Member Since: 7/26/2006
Band Website: www.arisrecords.com
Band Members: According to the venue, the players can vary from a trio up to as many pieces as requested.I frequently perform with three dynamic, choreographed background vocalists (August, Debbi and Sean). This unit is called "Jaki G & Legacy".
Influences: The vocalists, writters and performers that still excite and inspire me most are people like Rachel Farrell, Luther Vandross, Curtis Mayfield, Anita Baker, Sade, R. Kelly, Sarah Vaughn, Phillis Hyman, Tina Turner, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Nina simone and most recently Kem, Alecia Keys and Beyonce.
Sounds Like: People tell me my music sounds sultry, refreshingly unique, and modern but familiar at the same time!
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Unsigned

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