Austin Women in Jazz Festival: Kim Scott, Kyle Turner, Phylicia Rae, Kerry Wilkins, Ange K.

2nd Annual Austin Women in Jazz Festival

Sunday, September 22nd

Featuring:

• Flutist Kim Scott

• Bassist Phylicia Rae with Double Bass

• Saxophonist Kyle Turner

• Guitarist Kerry Wilkins

• Vocalist Ange K.

at Austin PBS Pfluger Keller Community Soundstage Building 3000 at Clayton Lane & Wilhelmina Delco Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

• Doors Open: 5:30 pm

• Showtime: 6:00 pm

• Host: Jabari Warfield

• All Reserved Seating

• Cash Bar Service

• Lite healthy snacks and not so healthy snacks

Parking is available open lot and in the parking garage

BIO Information for Sunday, September 22nd

Kim Scott – Flutist

From her 2011 debut album, “Crossing Over”, to her #1 Billboard charting 2022 album, “SHINE!” Innervision, Records label recording artist Kim Scott has impressed audiences across the globe in performances and on the airwaves.  Known for her exceptional tone, intoxicating melodies, and flawless technique, she is one of the most sought-after flutists in both the classical and jazz fields. The contemporary jazz superstar has an ever-growing fan-base garnered from her continued presence on the performance scene and from her visibility as radio host of the nationally syndicated, two-hour jazz program, “Kim Scott’s Block Party Radio”, which airs weekly across the world.  She’s a fresh image and sound for today’s contemporary jazz scene.  With five albums and multiple Billboard #1 hits to her credit, Kim Scott has proven to be a mainstay in the field with an abundance of promise for the future as both a soloist and collaborator.   “One of Kim Scott’s greatest contributions to Smooth Jazz is, along with compatriots Althea Rene and Ragan Whiteside, helping bring the majestic, magical sounds of the flute back to the forefront. ”

 

Kyle Turner

Kyle Turner is a creative and innovative artist that has warmed the hearts of many with the sultry musical notes birthed from his instrument, the saxophone! A native of Houston Texas, Kyle began his musical journey at a young age. With mentors like Arnette Cobb, Conrad Johnson and Kirk Whalum, Kyle’s music took on a more serious note and he quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young talents to grace the city!  His musical career has provided him the opportunity to share the stage with such artist as Luther Vandross, Johnny Taylor, Bobby Lyle, Joe Sample, Kirk Whalum, Regina Belle, Al Jarreau, Ronnie Laws, Hubert Laws, Debarge, Michael Ward, Althea Rene, Tom Browne, Michael Henderson, Glenn Jones, Phil Perry, Jeff Lorber, Terence Blanchard, Angie Stone, Ledesi, Chante Moore, and Tower of Power. Kyle is extremely active in promoting jazz and creating opportunities for jazz musicians not only in Houston but beyond. He has been a music educator and lecturer at Westbury High School. In addition, he has also worked as an “Artist in Residence” at Texas Southern University. Kyle was honored in the 2008, 2010 and 2015 editions of “Who’s Who in Black Houston.”  Known as an artist that is constantly evolving and pushing his creative envelope to new heights, Kyle Turner is an artist that you deserve to experience for yourself.  His CD “Kyle Turner Live and More,” is now available!  We welcome back Kyle Turner & Friends for the seventh consecutive year in our Women in Jazz Concert Series.  Visit kyleturnersaxophone.com.

 

Phylicia Rae Double Bass

American-born Phylicia Rae is a well-known artist with a focus on the enthralling styles of jazz and smooth jazz. Rae has mesmerized audiences all around the world with her mesmerizing improvisations and heartfelt tunes, captivating them with her extraordinary musical ability.  Rae’s skill in the field of jazz is evident in her ability to skillfully incorporate improvisation, swing, and blues components into her performances. Her proficiency on a variety of instruments, including the piano and saxophone, enables her to create an immersive experience that carries listeners away to a realm of unadulterated musical joy. Rae’s love of jazz is evident in every note she plays, whether she’s playing lively, foot-tapping songs or deep, reflective ballads.  Rae finds a new level of musicality in the Smooth Jazz style.

 

Kerry Wilkins – Guitarist

Jazz guitarist Kerry Wilkins began to feel a strong inner pull and taste for contemporary jazz peppered with a bit of funk. Kerry is considered a musical genius by many of his peers and during recording sessions regularly “lays down” his solo and/or parts in one or two takes. From his arsenal of diverse talents, his primary instrument is guitar. He also produces, writes, arranges and plays bass guitar, keyboards, and drums. Kerry’s first solo project “The Introduction” was long awaited and released in 2001. The CD received airplay and sales from California to New York, Canada, Mexico, The United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, Hungary, The Netherlands, Africa, Columbia, Japan and many other countries. After the release of his solo project, Kerry went back into the studio as an independent producer, songwriter, and guitarist to perform work on seven independent recording projects. Kerry’s sound is smooth and dynamic! His latest release and Billboard Chart song, TC Park, “is named for a park that I actually used to walk to when I was a kid.”

 

Ange K. – Vocalist

Ange Kogutz, billed “Ange K,” moved to Austin from southeastern Alabama and has been delighting audiences with her soulful voice and joyous smile as a full time musician since 2014. She draws inspiration from her mother’s record collection: artists like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Wings, and so much more.   Ange has performed in-studio or on stage with numerous local and national acts including Kirk Franklin, Charlie Daniels, Boys II Men, and Pinetop Perkins.  Ange is a worship leader with multiple church music ministries.  She spent a number of years as a member of private and corporate event bands and now leads her own – Ange K Band. Ange’s favorite part of performing on any stage or in any setting is the joy of connecting with the crowd, making them feel part of the show and leaving them with lasting memories.