Dinah Washington, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday, Olive Brown, Lorreta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, Carol Leigh and the Salty Dogs, Mae West, and Sophie Tucker
Jazz chanteuse Lisa Lynn rocketed to the status of New Orleans “name” in a remarkably short time. Since the ‘90s she’s heated up nearly two dozen of this legendary city’s top stages, getting met with both popular and critical acclaim. Offbeat Magazine described Lisa’s first CD, 2003’s torchy Ten Cents A Dance, as “sultry, bluesy, and even down-home gutbucket…but with the accent on drama.” Her second release, 2006’s Call Me Baby, extends her reach and deepens her power: The Toledo Blade variously described her performances here as “saucy,” “wonderful” and “unique,” while Offbeat again chimed in that she “light[s] a few fires.” Lisa’s in-progress recording, I’m No Angel, scheduled for release in 2007, promises to set her place at the table of the Crescent City’s best.
No one sings jazz and blues without a flair for the dramatic. Lisa got hooked on the theater, especially musical theater, as a youngster, thanks to her mother, who took the family to see musicals of all kinds. Lisa credits both her parents for her talent for vocalizing: Her dad, a self-taught pianist, encouraged her singing, taking breaks from rec room Ping-Pong to back her up as best he could. By the time she had her high school diploma in hand, Lisa had performed in Bye Bye Birdie, Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, and even the operatic Amahl and the Night Visitors, among others.
Singing the sounds of New Orleans, what isn’t drama is poetry. While studying for her Master’s degree in poetry at the University of New Orleans—she has a chapbook and several magazine publications of her writing, as well as a long list of credits as a lecturer—Lisa began sitting in with local jazz musicians. “I needed to sing,” she says. “It was something that kept my spirit alive.” That need had to turn into a career. Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, the Bombay Club, the Fairmont Hotel, Storyville, The Ritz Carlton: These are just a few of the famous New Orleans stages Lisa has graced. Outside the Crescent City, she has performed in Shreveport, Louisiana; several cities in Ohio; Florida, Alabama, Detroit Motor City, and her favorite, Cape Cod.
Lisa Lynn recently formed her own jazz trio. In 2004 she joined forces with two other New Orleans singers, Julia La Shae and Ellen Smith, for several performances as “The Swinging Singers Showcase,” a program they plan to revive soon.
Though she gigs everywhere, Lisa has recently been a regular attraction at Fritzel’s Jazz Parlor on Bourbon Street, where her sound can be savored every Sunday night.
Hey Beautiful, yes I did get your last message! I just didn't post it because you gave me your number again and I wasn't sure if you meant to post that as a message or a comment, so I didn't want others to see your number incase you didn't meant to post it as a message!! I will do my very best to see your show on Friday!! IT'S MUCH NEEDED!! I might be going out of town day after tomorrow, but if I don't go until after the weekend then surely I will go and see you!! xoxo, Kevin
Hey my Beautiful friend!! HOW ARE YOU? IT'S BEEN TOO LONG!! What are you up to? Where are playing right now? It would be really great to see you!! Drop me a line or give me a call!! Love you and miss you! xo, Kevin
Hey Beautiful, How are you? I Hope you are doing wonderful!! I really miss you bunches!! AND REALLY MISS YOUR SHOWS!! I SOOOOOOOO NEED A LISA LYNN NIGHT!! I've been helping my Mom get back on her feet!! She was in the Hospital and had major surgery!! She is doing great now THANK GOD!! She still has a ways to go!! I am really tired, burnt out. Anyway HOW ARE YOU? I haven't heard from you in a while!! Hopefully soon we will be able to catch one of your shows!! But I also would Love to get together, visit/do lunch/ just hang!! Drop me a line and let me know how you're doing!! You've been on my mind!! Much Love and Hugs, Kev
You were wonderful this weekend. My fiancee, son, and I saw you at Fritzel's. We came with Deems. Kiegan was the one who kept putting the dollars in for the band and dancing with the bride. I will have pictures up soon! We listened to your CD on our 8 hour drive back to Texas, Kiegan kept saying "turn Lisa back on"! We will back October 1st!
Hi baby, I hope you are feeling better. I am hear if you need me. I am a true friend.
I have paint all over me. Painting my apartment. It's going to look great when I am finished. I decided to hang tight here for awhile. I am writing originals now..hope to perform them and record in the near future....
Hello my dear! We should chat soon, when you are alone, which is like rarely, you busy hottie!! I am rarely alone,too! I have head buried in books! *ugh* Misses and Kisses!
Hey there Ms. Devine Jazz, :) May you and yours have a Happy and BLESSED EASTER!! Did you have a schedule change? As in Wednesday nights @ the Columns? I showed up on a Thurday all ready to see my girl, and no Lisa....hahaha....I will keep a look out on your schedule!! Love you and miss you bunches!! Kev
baby, I wanted to call you but I last my old phone with all my numbers in it. Also, I have a new contract with a better plan. I will send you a message with my new #.
Want me to come over one night and make you dinner? We could rent a movie .. Hope you are doing ok. Call me!!
