We have some of the finest musicians in Detroit on board from time to time. Al Mckenzie, Ron Otis, Darrell "Peanut" Smith, Lorenzo Rhodes, Keisha Lanae, Will Brooks, Ken Scott, Jeff Stanton, Ron Wallace, Marcus Abernathy, Michael Hanna, Andre Bell, Kali Douglas, Pete Martinez, Brent Stanley, Pam Wise, Mike Harrington
Influences
Diane Reeves, Ce Ce Winans, Donny Hathaway, Lalah Hathaway, Al Mckenzie, Dinah Washington, Nancy Wilson, Oleta Adams, Ella Fitzgerald, Maysa, Rachelle Ferrell, Stevie Wonder, Sir Roland Hanna, Naima Shamborguer, Rahsaan Patterson, Bonnie Raitt, Gwen Foxx, Michael Hanna, Frances Brockington, Kem, Sylvia Moy
Sounds Like
Summer Time /// Penny Wells Trio
featuring Al Mckenzie
Penny Wells rose from singing in youth choirs at her church to be a standard of talent to be recokend with. Her sultry and sophisticated sound has come from a background of vocal music styles such as Jazz, Classical, Spirituals and Gospel. She has studied at Wayne State University, Department for Music and Performing Arts and the Detroit Community Music School of Arts. She has also studied voice under the tutelage of Frances Brockington, Director of Vocal Music at Wayne State University.
Penny has traveled throughout the state of Michigan singing with various bands. She won first place in, "Your Turn to Shine," a talent contest, sponsored by Detroit's WJLB radio station. In 2000, Penny competed in "The Music Industry Showcase" that was sponsored by WGPR in Detroit and was voted as the "Unsigned Artist of the Month" for April 2000. As a result of her accomplishments, she was interviewed on air and her single "Free To Walk Away" was placed into rotation.
Her talent in singing a wide variety of styles has prompted producers: Randy Scott of R & R Productions, John Penn, II of Undercurrent Records, and Darryl Wynn of R-Tyme Records to call her. Penny excelled in singing with various well-known and local talents including: Maysa Leak, Al Mckenzie, KEM, Jean Carne, Lathun,Dwele, Ron Mitchell, Naima Shambourger, Orthea Barnes, Randy Scott, Duane Parham, John E. Lawrence and Yancyy. She has released her first CD "Shine" in May of 2004. This album has been called "Soothing, Honest and Inspirational..." by the Metro Times. She continues to write and record original compositions, spreading her wealth of vocal talents through song.
ELIJAH set to Perform at the ANNUAL EVOLUTION BLOCK PARTY June 14th in Detroit. This event will be hosted by Roxy of 106 & Park and Idris Elba of The Wire! The DJ for the BLOCK PARTY with be No Other than DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
salam alikoum Penny Wells i hope that we'll meet as i am going to be in the 18th and 19th at the University of Michigan I hope that you will come and attend to our concerts so that we can meet.
Pleasure to know you again http://www.ums.org/s_current_season/artist.asp?pageid=505
Thanx for allowing me to join your circle of e-friends. I truly enjoyed my visit to your page. Your exceptional singing style is Undeniably Unique & Sassy ! Keep pushing forward because you're totally Unstoppable! Here's to an outstanding career!
