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Yesterday’s Friend

I walk alone in the sand Waiting for twilight to end Some dawn’s fall short from the rest A thin line of gray Forced my heart forgets Songs of yesterday’s friend I know you’ve moved on with this life I … Continue reading

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Thank you to those who backed $35!

Thank you Don Martinez, photographer extraordinaire! I know who to call when I need promo photos, you should call too! http://www.donniiwattsimages.com Thank you Rebecca Upton, who has been my friend since we met in 6th grade at Shortridge Middle School. … Continue reading

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Monk Competition

I made it into the semi finals for the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition for Vocals! Woot woot! I am a believer so: Thank You God. It is a huge relief to know this information. In the past 10 years, … Continue reading

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Organic Groove: SMY Quartet at Close Up 2 in Close Up 2 on 09/04/10

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Swing Assembly in Private Event on 09/04/10

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Doc’s Delorean at The Beat Kitchen on 08/19/10

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Goodbye To You And Me -Matt Young

Matt wrote this song in 2006 for a Jazz Combo assignment, and presented it to me a few hours before the class. I had a huge break, so I went in a practice room and wrote these words. During this … Continue reading

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I Dreamt a Dream of the Perfect One -Willerm Delisfort

I was honored that Willerm asked me to write lyrics to one of his songs. When I listened to it, it made me think of summertime, even though it was still the cold part of spring. You know that particular … Continue reading

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Is It A Color? -Sarah Marie Young

My newest tune. I’m recording it next week. I’ll let you know how it turns out. When I was in kindergarten, and I didn’t have to be there everyday, on my days off, my mom and I would take long … Continue reading

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Look To The Sky -Antonio Carlos Jobim

Look To The Sky- music by Antonio Carlos Jobim I love this tune, the melody is haunting. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to write about, but I ended up making a plea to love. Love, don’t you know We’ve … Continue reading

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Milton Suggs and SMY in concert at Uncommon Ground on 08/23/10

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Music in the Park with SMY Trio in 3 Oaks Park on 08/14/10

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News videos are up!

I had the pleasure of singing with The Tim Fitzgerald Trio on ABC and FOX news this past week to promote the Jazzin at the Shedd series this summer. Check out both videos on my video page!

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Poem for Dad

Dad, Inquiring minds want to know How you’re feeling- High, or low? Everyone knows a stroke is no joke Can make your mind like a pig in a poke And what of the house, it is a big issue but … Continue reading

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SMY at The Peninsula on 08/28/10

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