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ABOUT

This Harlem born Chanteuse is a master storyteller with a soulful taste of song; as an international vocalist Kym has been performing well over 35 years in US, European and Asia. Her unique sound, innovative phrasing, impeccable timing, ear for harmony, and emotional commitment to her songs turned her into a professional vocalist at the age of 15. Ms. Lawrence has appeared on Broadway as a pit singer for "The Wiz", "Raisin in the Sun", and "Sophisticated Ladies". She has also had starring role in "Harlem Comes to Broadway" and "Women in Music". Whether working as a bandleader or as a guest vocalist, she has performed with many great jazz and rhythm and blues icons just to name a few Fukushi Tainaka, Kuni Makami, James Weidman, Earl May, Wayne Henderson, Keith Copeland, Bob Cunningham, Weldon Irvine, Percy Heath, Hank Jones, and Nina Simone among acclaimed Jazz Giants.

Screen name:
kym1624660
Member since:
Jun 19 2022
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week
Most available:
Days

Influences

Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Etta James, Lavern Baker, Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, Barbara Streisend, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee. B.B. King, Solomon Burke, Ray Charles just to name a few. Chicago, Tower of Power Stevie Wonder. The Beatles, Bonnie Rait, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Al Green, Tina Turner, Anita Baker, The Platters, Sam Cooke, Motown Songs,

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Expert
Vocalist - Soprano:
Expert