ABOUT
PHOENIX began her musical studies at the Dr. John A. Martin School of Music, won and retained a four year position in Chicago's All-City Chorus, and went on to become a member of the Augustana College Choir, Rock Island, Illinois.
Among her career highlights, Phoenix (who performed under the name Princess Ladia for 10 years) has performed with nationally acclaimed Grammy Award winner Albert Collins, W.C. Handy lifetime award winner Robert Lockwood Jr., and SAFFIRE. She was also the first act to perform at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame (9/1/95) in Cleveland,Oh. Since returning to her native Chicago, she has performed with many internationally known Chicago based musicians.
Recently, Phoenix was selected to portray Dinah Washington in a play at the DuSable Museum "Back in the Day II". She is also a jazz radio host for the University of Chicago radio station WHPK 88.5 The show is called Jazz in Flight, and airs on alternate Tuesdays from 7-9pm. See the shows' website: .jazzinflight
- Screen name:
- Phoenix7
- Member since:
- Sep 27 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
Influences
Ruth Brown, Bessie Smith, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Sarah Vaughan, KoKo Taylor, Etta James, Dinah Washington, Dakota Staton, Carmen McCrae, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Anita Baker, Jill Scott, Miriam Anderson, Mahalia Jackson
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Past Events
WHPK 88.5 FM 7-9pm Chicago
WHPK 88.5 FM 7-9pm
WHPK 88.5 FM 7-9pm
WHPK 88.5 FM 7-9pm
This radio show stirs up the soul with the sounds of Jazz. The featured sounds are focused on the evolution of Jazz that took place in the 70's. The program director, Zimbabu started his music career during this period, so the music is very personal for him and he chooses with the discretion and taste of one who knows what the Flight of Jazz is really all about. Phoenix is a true disciple of sound and uplifts the listeners with her witty words and sparkling appreciation for the genre. Phoenix reaches out to the listening community and always dedicates a song, “Ear Training Time”, to young jazz listeners and the hardworking "sidemen" as a way of encouraging them to keep jazz alive. The main purpose of this shows' format is to "uplift, revitalize and play music that inspires you to fly".
For more information on Jazz in Flight check out the website: www.jazzinflight.com
