Noticed
by Clark Terry while she performed with her high school jazz band at
the National Association of Jazz Educators Conference in
Chicago. She began performing with Terry while she attended the
University of Colorado.
Inspiration
for Career in Arts & Entertainment:
Refers
to Sarah Vaughan as her vocal guide and inspiration.
Awards,
Honors and Distinctions:
*
1996 Grammy
Awards (Nominated: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - Quiet
After the Storm)
*
1999 Grammy
Awards (Nominated: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - That
Day)
* 2000 Grammy
Awards (Nominated: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - Bridges)
*
2001 Grammy Awards (Won: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - In
the Moment)
* 2001 Jazz
Journalists Awards (Won: Female Singer of the Year)
* 2002 Grammy
Awards (Won: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - The
Calling)
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Blue Note Records
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