Kelly Crum Delaveris has been singing professionally since 1978,
inspired by her father's collection of big band singers and Sergio
Mendes recordings. She has sung with many types of instrumentation,
from a duo to a symphony, and is a frequent guest with the Columbus
Jazz Orchestra. John Petric, of the Columbus Dispatch, describes
her "...silky voice.....her rapid-fire phrasing, practically
turning the lyrics into liquid sounds. Amazing." Kelly has opened
for the likes of Sarah Vaughn, Bob James, Bob Newhart, Joan Rivers,
Tito Puente, Tony Bennett and many more. She was voted best
vocalist in Columbus by the Columbus Dispatch 2006 Readers Poll.
Kelly also sings with the group Brasileira, performing all Brazlian
songs in Portuguese.
