Search - Stephanie Nakasian :: Dedicated to Lee Wiley

Stephanie Nakasian is listed in the Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz as one of the world's leading singers. She first came to international attention in the mid-80s when she sang and toured with the vocal jazz master Jon Hendricks. Since then, she has toured and recorded as a leader with her partner and internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Hod O'Brien. Her original concert revues such as "Great Ladies of American Song" and various composer and singer tributes have been met with much acclaim. This album is a sensational tribute to the great Lee Wiley, one of the mainstays of American vocal jazz. Nakasian is joined by an excellent combo including Hod O'Brien on piano, Dan Barrett on trombone, Spanky Davis on trumpet, Harry Allen on tenor sax, Allan Vache on clarinet, Michael Moore on bass, James Chirillo on guitar, and Jackie Williams on drums.