Tenya

Genre: Jazz
Charlotte, North Carolina USA Contact

Her vocal stylings are born from a homogenous infusion of Mississippi blues and traditional jazz at its peak. The sultry of mauve and indigo meets the pink of Flamingos flying to places near and far. Close your eyes and experience Tenya!

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

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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

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