VOCALIST
MaryLynn was a founding member of the Grammy nominated vocal jazz group, Rare Silk.
The group got their start in Boulder, CO. Their very first album, New Weave flew to the top of the Billboard Jazz charts and received 2 Grammy nominations. MaryLynn and the group toured the world singing in the US, Europe and Japan.
Rare Silk received acclaim working alongside artists such as Miles Davis, Branford Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, and as an opening act for Spyro Gyra and BB King. Their touring took them to some of the best venues in the country - The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Blues Alley in DC, New York Jazz clubs, and Boston Globe Jazz Festival, to name a few. Her experience working within this environment gives MaryLynn a rich history in the Jazz idiom.
MaryLynn’s return to singing began about 11 years ago. She performs locally at Suter Du Bose’s Caffe Sole and in Denver with different musical configurations. Her self-produced CD ‘Starlight’ received solid airplay on Denver’s Jazz station KUVO.
Vocal Coach
Offers Private Lessons in ‘Jazz Vocal Stylings’
Designed for vocalists who want to improve their understanding of Jazz phrasing and expression of the idiom. Interpreting words, moments… interpreting the music! MaryLynn’s 1st guideline: Listen to a wide variety of vocal and instrumental music, including Jazz, Blues, World, Pop, Funk, Brazilian, Electric, Fusion… open your ears to rhythm, harmony, melody.
If you love to sing and want to find your personal vocal expression, MaryLynn can guide you in finding your true voice.
If you started in Broadway, Musical Theater or Pop genres and want to approach Jazz, MaryLynn can help you find that expression thru lyrics, phrasing, vocal quality, note choices.
Pre-requisite: A basic knowledge of Jazz Standards