A consistent mixture of Jazz and Soul music. Tanya's beautiful voice sails from somewhere mystical and sacred within, distilled with elegance, range, and quality. "Jazzy Roots & Soulful Fruits."

9 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Jazz Vocals, URBAN/R&B: Soul



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A Taste of Tanya's Jazzy Roots and Soulful Fruits!

Tanya Reedâs richly cultivated voice captivates the souls of her listeners. Through the universal language of music, Tanya has found her redemption and mean of contributing to the positive evolution of our culture. Tanyaâs time is now; emerging on the music scene like a mighty rushing wind as the premier urban sophisticated soul artist; she is sure to take the entertainment world by storm.

Tanyaâs love for music ignited as a young child under the guidance of jazz organist Melvin Rhyne. At the age of 11, she, along with her two sisters and her mother, founded a vocal jazz trio, âThe Reed Sisters.â In 1993, the sistersâ musical career took flight when they developed a musical bond with jazz legend Dr. Betty Carter. Betty Carter discovered the budding artists singing in a hotel lobby lounge in their hometown, Milwaukee, WI. Instantly, Tanya and her sisters were invited to participate in Dr. Betty Carterâs annual program, âJazz Ahead.â Year after year, under the mentorship of Dr. Carter, âThe Reed Sistersâ wooed sold-out audiences in New Yorkâs Majestic Theater and Washington D.Câs Kennedy Center. In July 1998, Tanya and her sisters were featured with Dr. Carter in Italyâs world-renowned. âFestival of Two Worlds.â

As a solo artist Tanya has independently release two CDs. âTanya Reed, Live in Chicago-The Debutâ was released in 2002. âA Tasteâ¦Tanya Reed,â the sophomore CD/EP is the sonic musical flavor to delight all taste buds released Spring 2005. Tanya has also been featured as a performer at the incomparable SOBâs of NYC for Spring 2004 and 2005.

Tanya has been the focus of diverse press coverage, including articles in Jazz Time, Down Beat, New York Times Magazine, and Midwest Jazz Magazine (cover story). She has also been featured on âCBS Sunday Morning,â and BET on Jazzâ television programs.

Tanya began her professional career singing jazz standards, however, this charismatic vocalist continues to innovate music with original compositions. Fusing soul with her jazz roots, this vocalist embarks upon a distinctive new sound of music; urban sophisticated soul.

Tanya Reed consistently captures audiences with her unique voice and charm. This bright, vibrant singer continues to explore higher heights of creativity.