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Charlene Blay and the 2nd Edition are comprised of four very talented individuals with unique and diverse musical backgrounds. This 4 piece jazz ensemble performs a wide range of traditional classics, contemporary vocal standards and light jazz, including music by Johnny Mercer and Nat King Cole.

Other influences include Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Diana Krall, Rosa Passo, Elaine Ellis, Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, as well as pulling from their Latin and European influences.

Group members have performed and recorded with a variety of well-known recording artists such as: Joe Farrell, George Benson, The Stylistics, The Drifters, Buck Trent, Chuck Berry & Tommy Cash.

Charlene Blay's vocals have been compared to the richness of Sarah Vaughan with the sultriness of Diana Krall. This experienced singer delivers smooth and flawless vocals that can only be described as a pleasure to the senses. She was a top club singer in Tokyo, Japan for 10 years.

Sheri Landisman lays down a musical foundation full of range and dynamics. Inspired by two of her contemporaries Peter Nero & Billy Joel, this energetic New Yorker delivers exciting piano work showcasing her ability to blend Latin, jazz, classical & rock into her own style.

Roy Carter adds a deeper dimension to the group with his background in R & B, jazz and blues, weaving an array of soulful notes between the vocals and piano. Roy’s saxophone becomes the fusing element that makes the chemistry work for this ensemble.

Finally, Greg Franzman on drums and percussion creates various rhythmic styles from jazz to Brazilian Baião. Influenced by drummers such as Art Blakey, Max Roach, Steve Gadd, and Alex Acuña; Greg applies pulsating textures by using brushes, mallets and his hands.

Together these four musicians produce a colorful and rhythmic sound of interpretive classic standards and light jazz from the 1940's to present day favorites.

Members of the group live in Evansville, Indiana, Owensboro and Louisville, Kentucky.

 


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