Artist Information
Biography
2012 ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL - REGIONAL ARTIST PROJECT GRANT RECIPIENT
Born in Mississippi, Tenya began singing at the tender age of 4. After years of performing at churches and area festivals, Tenya and her family sought professional training in an effort to further develop her vocal instrument.
Tenya continued her music and vocal studies throughout her primary education as well as through her undergraduate studies in Mississippi (Mississippi University for Women) and her graduate studies in Atlanta, Ga., (Clark-Atlanta University). Tenya has studied with several vocal coaches, including legendary jazz vocalist, Sheila Jordan, Dena DeRose and Madeline Eastman .
Tenya has worked with countless local and regional bands and has opened for national headliners such as: Donald Harrison. Tenya has become a local favorite, headlining professionally at festivals, special events and clubs.
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Instrumentation
Jazz Vocalist
Discography
Introducing Tenya
Links
Video
Photo Gallery
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Stanford Jazz Festival 2005
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John Coltrane Tribute @ The Vault
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Press Photo
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Tenya @ The Mills-1
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Tenya @ The Mills-2
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Press
Setlist
Sample Set-List
All or Nothing At All
Angel Eyes
Autumn Leaves
Black Coffee
Exactly Like You
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
Girl From Ipanema
Flamingo
Frim Fram Sauce
Night & Day
Save Your Love For Me
Setpember In The Rain

