Jazz Songstress Jessica Sanders

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH.  Jessica’s journey to Jazz made stops in

Classic Rock, Pop, R&B, Gospel and Blues.  Growing up in California,

her Panamanian father listened to classical and Latin music, as well as

opera.  Her Caucasian mother, however, played Aretha Franklin, Gladys

Knight, Luther Vandross and smooth jazz whenever the stereo was on while her

siblings only listened classic rock. She began performing as a child at County

Fairs and talent shows, then on stages in the Bay Area and would sing any and

all styles out of her genuine love of singing.  However, it was not until

she came to Georgia a decade ago that her infatuation with the Blues, Gospel,

and jazz became a deepened love affair and, backed by some life experience,

grew some roots.  

Now, a seasoned vocalist influenced by the styles of Maysa

Leak, Diane Krall, and Simone, Jessica adds a love of Latin rhythms to classic

and contemporary jazz. With her sultry sounds and captivating presence, we are

enamored with her passion for life and vested spiritual heart.  Her love

is evident and felt through her songs, and audiences come away from her performances

feeling full. 

Journey to Jazz blends classic and contemporary Jazz with

the sultry vocals of chanteuse Jéssica Sanders.  Backed by an established

trio of seasoned musicians (phenomenal in their own right), Journey to Jazz is

a compilation of songs and influences that have shaped her love affair with

Jazz.  Expect to both tap your toes and be captured in song in this

Journey, all in the intimate comfort of The Velvet Note Acoustic Living Room.