Ella Fitzgerald, Sara Vaughn, Billie Holliday, Nancy Wilson, Rebecca Parris, Patti Austin, Phyllis Hyman, Lisa Stansfield, Gladys Knight, Dianne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Oleta Adams, Brend Russell, Minnie Riperton, Pointer Sisters, Patti LaBell, Nona Hendryx, CeCe Winans, Diana Ross, Carmen McRae, Del Rae, Selena Jones, Suzie Kuroiwa, Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Shirley Horn, Kathleen Battle, Shirley Verett, Cassondra Wilson, Rachelle Ferrell, Diane Schuur, Natalie Cole, Evelyn Champagne King, Crystal Waters, Marsha Morton-Mills, Tina Turner, Tuck & Patti, Mikki Howard, Carly Simon, Angela Winbush, Chaka Kahn, Angela Bofill, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Ella Jenkins, Marlene, Selena Jones
Sounds Like
In my head I sound like Sara Vaughn. But others say I sound like Oletta Adams at times, Patti Austin, and even Donna Summers. I guess it depends on the mood in the room.
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"Once it's over, all we have are memories."
And it's her memories that motivate Kelle to keep making more music. Though her parents were not working musicians, her mother sang songs and her Dad even joined in with his mouth harp. They modeled a love of music and taught Kelle that music has a purpose in our lives.
Kelle Jolly studied Voice as a Music Education major at South Carolina State University. Unlike most voice majors, she joined the marching, jazz and symphonic band. Her talent and consciousnesses lead her to be inducted in the South Carolina State Jazz Hall of Fame.
"The Hall of Fame pictures hung on the walls of the 101 band hall. Every senior that had been inducted was on the wall, as well as, all the famous musicians like Dizzy Gillespie who held honorary memberships for their participation in the annual Jazz Week observance."
She spent time performing locally in Chattanooga after graduating and served as lead singer for the Malemen Showband for about 2 1/2 years, a cover band that has been together for over 30years.
Upon moving to Knoxville, Kelle collaborated with Will Boyd for jazz performances at the Beck Cultural Center and 4620 Jazz Restaurant.
In 2006, they both represented the city of Knoxville at its sister city jazz festival in Muroran, Japan (www.jazzcruise.net) The duo just completed a second trip where they debuted their album entitled," Dreams of Muroran", an album consisting of songs dedicated to their friends in Muroran to thank them for organizing the couple's wedding there at the Hakucho Bridge on August 21st, 2008.
This musical duo looks for to more recording, performing internationally and and growing together musically.
Tuesday10/07/08: Discussion and Excerpts of Refugee Nation with Teada Productions
Where: The University of Tennessee University Center Room 224 Time: 7:00pm
Wednesday10/08/08: Paula Larke in Residency and Performance Where: TRIBE ONE 2112 E Magnolia Ave Knoxville, TN 37917 Time: 7:00pm
Thursday 10/09/08: Opening Ceremonies Featuring THE MINI DIGI STORY FESTIVAL, Paula Larke and an excerpt of Refugee Nation Where: The Emporium Center for Culture and Art.
100 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37920 Time:7:00 pm
Friday10/10/08: Refugee Nation Where: Vine Middle School 1807 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Knoxville, TN Times: 7pm
Please Call: 865-544-0447 or email:laurenelysse1920@gmail.com for more information Sponsored by The City of Knoxville, The National Performance Network, The Tennessee Arts Commission, The Arts and Cultural Alliance, and Alternate Roots In Partnership with TribeOne, the University of Tennessee’s Asian American Association, and the Highlander Center
WOW! Oxygen Channel! Y'all just better go ahead and do ya thang'. That's GREAT! And yes, I do know Kana, if she's who I think she is. Kana is a very popular girl's name. She does a lot of translations for people.
I can't believe you are going to be on EvaLive already! Do take some of your gorgeous wedding photos to the show - maybe they can show them. You and Will look spectacular!
Yes, Eric L. Smith has agreed to be the photographer. It's just a matter of getting everyone together - and that's no small matter! I love your wedding photos. You both look marvelous!
I am seriously considering and working on a pregnancy group for expectant mothers. There are at least a few mommies groups to join once you have had the baby, but pregnancy can be an exciting, confusing, lonely time -- filled with questions!
PLEASE MESSAGE me if you are interested and tell me what days/times would be easiest for you.
It will be an opportunity to meet other pregnant moms, have questions answered, participate in fun activities like crafting (or painting bellies) and just in general commiserate together with women of like interests. please repost
Hi Kelle! How are you doing? Congratulations for happy wedding at Muroran!!! Please watch my blog. Have a great day. Greetings from Sapporo, Japan Erena
Still nothing in K'ville, but if you're in Nashville this weekend, I'll be there this Saturday night @The 23rd Psalm Cafe. Click on the show on myspace for details. I hope to see you're around. PEACE.
HELLO CUZ KELLE! WE JUST BURIED MY OLDER BROTHER "JAMES" LAST SATURDAY! IT WAS A NICE HOME GOING SERVICE IN S.C.! HOPING ALL IS WELL WITH YOU... MUCH LOVE, CUZ PAUL... .. Make your own Banner here! ..
