In 2003 Ms Jaz was named among the "Top Ten Jazz Albums" in British Columbia and 2006 in Ottawa, Canada. Cincinnati Citybeat Magazine named her as one of the "Top Local Artists to Produce a CD on a “National Level" after her release of “Chances” in 2002. In February 2009, she was named #1 on the Australian Independent Record Charts with her track “Guess Who I Saw Today” off her “Me Too Live” CD.A Cincinnati based vocalist, percussionist and writer; she has performed in various
In 2003 Ms Jaz was named among the "Top Ten Jazz Albums" in British Columbia and 2006 in Ottawa, Canada. Cincinnati Citybeat Magazine named her as one of the "Top Local Artists to Produce a CD on a “National Level" after her release of “Chances” in 2002. In February 2009, she was named #1 on the Australian Independent Record Charts with her track “Guess Who I Saw Today” off her “Me Too Live” CD.
A Cincinnati based vocalist, percussionist and writer; she has performed in various cities across the nation. Many have compared her vocals to Phyllis Hyman, Sade and Anita Baker. Ms. Jaz performed background vocals live in concert for Phil Perry, Windham Hill's hot vocalist at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center and opened for National Recording Artists Regina Belle, Bobby Blue Bland, Marion Meadows and Pieces of a Dream. In 2004, she performed for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) as the featured artist on a Benefit Cruise.
Her first released CD, "Chances" was recorded on the D'Mar Entertainment Record Label as well as "Me Too - Ms. Jaz Live” released July 2006.
JAMSET CD titled "Live and Jazzin' It Up!" garnished national recognition and award nominations. Nomination - 2012 CEA Jazz Award by City Beat Magazine.16th Annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards in honor of the best local music-makers.