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  • Tatiana Mayfield

    Tatiana Mayfield

    Vocalist In July of 2013 Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield, a 26- year old native Texan, stepped off of an airplane and found herself in the London Heathrow Airport. It was hard […]

  • Terri Lyne Carrington

    Terri Lyne Carrington

    A black and white photo of a young Terri drumming with her eyes closed and a focused look.

    Drummer, Composer World-renowned drummer, composer, producer and clinician, Terri Lyne Carrington, has maintained her status in the industry as a person to watch for over 20 years. Born in Medford, […]

  • The Beat Divas

    The Beat Divas

    In a black and white photo, the three beat divas lean against each other.

    Vocalist Trio The Beat Divas feature two well known jazz figures from the Austin scene, Mady Kaye and Beth Ullman. Joining them is Canadian import Dianne Donovan. Here are some […]

  • Theresa Grayson

    Theresa Grayson

    Theresa Grayson standing in red leather jacket holding a saxophone.

    Saxophonist, Vocalist Theresa Grayson is a music educator and saxophonist in the Houston area. While embarking on her solo career. Gospel saxophonist. The Texas based saxtress has Performed in her home […]

  • Tina Marsh

    Tina Marsh

    Tina Marsh sings happily into a microphone at a performance and snaps her fingers.

    Vocalist, Director Tina Marsh was artistic director and vocalist for Austin’s Creative Opportunity Orchestra (CO2), an innovative group dedicated to composing and improvising progressive jazz music. Ms. Marsh began her […]

  • Willie Nicholson

    Willie Nicholson

    Willie Nicholson sings passionately into a microphone on a concert lit stage.

    Vocalist Willie Nicholson (Meme), departed on June 11, 2017, resided in Temple, Texas, and was a fine vocal talent and soulful stylist on the Austin jazz music scene from the […]

  • Yansa Samada Valdes

    Yansa Samada Valdes

    Ms. Samada Valdes plays the flute at a concert.

    Flutist, Vocalist Yansa Samada Valdés Cuban heritage plays a pivotal role in shaping her unique approach to jazz music. By weaving elements of her Cuban roots with the improvisational essence of […]

  • Andre Hayward

    Andre Hayward

    Andre Hayward plays the trombone in a suit outside of a building.

    Trombonist Women in Jazz co-featured Andre Hayward in the Legends of Jazz Tribute Concert on Sunday, September 11, 2015 at the One World Theatre, Austin, TX. Andre Hayward is an extremely gifted trombonist […]

  • Yo’ Jonesy

    Yo’ Jonesy

    Yo Jonesy sits on a red couch in a sequin dress holding a trombone in one hand and resting the other on hand drums.

    Trombonist, Vocalist Born in the small city of Mobile, AL., Yolanda V. Jones better known by her stage name Yo’ Jonesy-singer, songwriter, and musician known to many. Yo Jonesy perfected the […]

  • Althea René

    Althea René

    Althea Rene wears a yellow and has a pensive look on her face while holding her flute.

    Flutist Born on December 25th in Detroit, Michigan Althea René began her musical journey at the tender age four-year-old. She studied classical music while attending Howard University. For more than […]