MP3 Tecora Rogers - Jazzy Lady

This CD embodies the very essence of Tecora Rogers. Every song is delivered with a "gospel jazz style" that Tecora has become famous for. Her crystal clear vocal quality combined with incredible power to produce a style that is distinctly hers.

15 MP3 Songs in this album (74:51) !
Related styles: JAZZ: Jazz Vocals, JAZZ: Soul-Jazz

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Tecora Rogers was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and has been singing since joining the Angelic Choir at her church at the age of six. Now internationally renowned, Tecora Rogers' gift is her ability to reach into the soul of the listener and make them feel the warmth she feels as she communicates through song. This talented singer, writer, actress and producer also host her own television program since August 1996. The Tecora Rogers Show airs every Monday at 10:00pm on Channel 19 in Chicago. Tecora hosted her own radio program in 1998 on WYCA, Hammond, IN.

Tecora performed the American National Anthem at the Chicago Sky WNBA Game in September 2008. She performed in the legendary Jazz Unites Jazz Festival in Chicago in August 2007 and in 2008 Tecora opened for Dr. Donald Byrd, renowned trumpeter. Tecora was invited to teach gospel music at the Moscow College of Improvised Music in Moscow, Russia. She developed three choral groups who performed in a final concert on Sunday 27 July 2008 in Moscow. Tecora also performed concerts at the House of Composers and Jazz Town in Moscow. In addition, she was invited to perform at the 5th Annual Blues Festival in Vologda, Russia. Tecoraâs touring credits include: concert performances throughout the United States, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium, Germany, China and Singapore. Tecora recently completed a 10-concert jazz tour throughout Russia in March 2009.

Tecora has been selected to perform with 3BT (Three Brothers on Tenor) with renowned saxophonists Wilton Felder, Ronnie Laws and Gary Davis. Tecora will be the featured vocalist in a string of concerts beginning on May 8, 2009 at the Osthoff Resort âJazz on the Vine Festivalâ.

In 2003 Tecora had the opportunity to establish her own gospel group âThe Chicago Spiritualsâ who toured Italy for the first time in December 2004 and continues to tour annually. Tecora Rogers & the Chicago Spirituals are the official gospel group for Spirit of Chicago Cruises and they are entering their 4th season performing the gospel cruises for the cruise line.

Tecora has performed the lead vocals for several radio and television commercials. Her discography includes: 2 jazz CDâs; 2 gospel solo CDâs; and 3 gospel CDâs with the Chicago Spirituals. All CDâs are available through Tecoraâs Website and www.cdbaby.com.