Meet Leah Staci Lewis:
A singer based in Trinidad and Tobago, Leah Staci Lewis has found herself drawn to jazz music and is ready to share her gift with the world.
A singer based in Trinidad and Tobago, Leah Staci Lewis has found herself drawn to jazz music and is ready to share her gift with the world.
Instrument(s):
Voice.
Voice.
Teachers and/or influences?
I've been influenced most strongly by Sarah Vaughan; I love her style of singing and her vocal talent. Ella Fitzgerald was so untouchable, she could manipulate melodies like no other. I also strongly admire Shirley Bassey, not a jazz singer, but an unstoppable force nonetheless...classy, sophisticated, confident. My musical training is classical. Jazz on the other hand, somehow comes naturally. I believe it is God's gift.
I've been influenced most strongly by Sarah Vaughan; I love her style of singing and her vocal talent. Ella Fitzgerald was so untouchable, she could manipulate melodies like no other. I also strongly admire Shirley Bassey, not a jazz singer, but an unstoppable force nonetheless...classy, sophisticated, confident. My musical training is classical. Jazz on the other hand, somehow comes naturally. I believe it is God's gift.
I knew I wanted to be a musician when...
I found myself being happier on stage than in an office/laboratory. Singing gives me the most joy, I give it my all and my shell is removed.
I found myself being happier on stage than in an office/laboratory. Singing gives me the most joy, I give it my all and my shell is removed.
Your sound and approach to music:
My approach? Music must have meaning. Once there is meaning to it, both lyrically and musically, and you are able to touch someone on the inside, you've done your job. I suppose that's why people find my singing to be soulful and my performances so storytelling.
My approach? Music must have meaning. Once there is meaning to it, both lyrically and musically, and you are able to touch someone on the inside, you've done your job. I suppose that's why people find my singing to be soulful and my performances so storytelling.
Your dream band:
I've always wanted to perform with a full orchestra...whatever the song.
I've always wanted to perform with a full orchestra...whatever the song.
Favorite venue:
So far, my favorite venue is Queen's Hall. Everything's simple yet ideal. I'm looking forward to my performance at the Little Carib Theatre soon. The acoustics there are very nice and the setting is cozy and intimate.
Read More: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=43766#.UP0SSqXhEhQ
So far, my favorite venue is Queen's Hall. Everything's simple yet ideal. I'm looking forward to my performance at the Little Carib Theatre soon. The acoustics there are very nice and the setting is cozy and intimate.
Read More: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=43766#.UP0SSqXhEhQ
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