Rhonda Denet has been described as a virtuoso who lends vocal flair to every song she sings, skillfully taking you from R&B and Jazz standards to “souled-out” pop favorites, to even her own inspirational ballads. This formally trained and soulfully gifted songbird completely covers the gamut. Denét can bottom out like Chaka or share air with Aretha.
Rhonda Denét is Brooklyn-based jazz/soul vocalist with a unique talent for blending classic Jazz standards with contemporary songs that are popular but not often performed. By the age of 9, the Washington, DC native knew the performing arts would be a guiding force in her life. She began to study flute and piano but by 11 she found her voice. .
She studied privately for several years, in addition to performing with several theatrical organizations and choirs. Having received tremendous encouragement from her teachers and directors, she moved to New York where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New York University.
Denét continued her education and earned a graduate degree in Arts Administration from Florida State University’s School of Music. Then she returned to New York City and quickly reacquainted herself with the diverse music landscape. She spent several years writing and producing her brand of soul-infused cabaret, forming and working with a few bands and developing original music.
Since 2007 Rhonda has been building her full-time career in music; performing regularly as a band leader and lead vocalist with The Rhonda Denét Project, The Shepard Denét Trio and Groove Buffet and as a guest vocalist with Jelvis, Tomoko, Annekei and grammy-award winning bassist Benny Reitveld. In addition, she works with several producers providing vocals for song demos and recordings.
To learn more about Rhonda’s work, visit the official Rhonda Denét website at www.rhondadenet.com.
So nice to hear from you! Here it is snowing and stormy, grrr....i am freezing...i really look foward for spring, that will warm my winter sense...but anyway i am fine cause on thursday i have a big-band gig and i am compising a lot of new stuff, and you?
Seein you pop up on my main page made me have a flashback to talks on the road to the show and our "Martin" Talk... You know I have the season 4 dvd on heavy rotation right!? Hahahhahaa...
Hope things are well with you and blessed. I have a dance show coming up next month where my work will be displayed, you will should expect an invite soon :).
Well it's time once again to come out and move, as THE OBSIDIAN OZ BAND (Oz, Jeremy, JANET aka MIGNON, Bob, Kirk, Shirwah and Todd) brings you the groove at three new cool spots: April 18th @ FAT BABY 7:45pm May 28th @ SULLIVAN HALL 8:00pm May 31st @ ALPHABET LOUNGE 7:45pm So put the word out, make the calls, send the emails & invite family and friends alike....we're performing live in NYC and we're just getting started! I'm so excited and can't wait for this summer, when we will have several great showcases for you, at the many hot spots in the city, hope to see you all there!
Hey, it's David. Reduce your stress and get ready to dance and relax to my music featured on my page. My album THE NEW SOUL (VARIOUS ARTISTS) will bless you. Come check-out the songs.
