Eliza is a Wammie-winning professional vocalist, specializing in jazz, pop and folk. She is available for a variety of events, including weddings and studio sessions. She has two decades of performance experience and training, including appearing on NBC's "The Sing-Off" as a member of Afro-Blue (now Traces of Blue). She currently performs with D.C. rock outfit Wandering Bird and acoustic duo Jessica Upstairs, and is working on her first pop album. Earlier this year, she won the 2023 Washington Area Music Award ("Wammie") for Best Jazz Album.
Eliza was absolutely wonderful and provided such a great performance at my wife’s birthday party. Leading up to the event, she was easy to communicate with and helpful. Would highly recommend!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 90 minutes
Languages: English
Raised in Phoenix, Arizona.
Received the Bowman Memorial Music Scholarship.
Studied music at Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona.
Studied jazz and music education at Howard University.
Performed in Afro-Blue (now Traces of Blue) on NBC's "The Sing-Off."
Won the Raymond T. Jackson Composition Competition for a piano selection.
Has performed at The Kennedy Center, The Warner Theater (DC), B.B. King Blues Club (NYC), Blues Alley (DC), Strathmore (MD), The Fillmore (MD), The Howard Theatre (DC), HR-57 (DC), Bohemian Caverns (DC), the Smithsonian Sculpture Garden (DC), Jammin Java (VA), Velvet Lounge (DC), the Vice President's Residence, Bermuda and Jamaica.
Has been seen in concert with Smokey Robinson, Geri Allen and Marvin Hamlisch, and been interviewed on National Public Radio.
Professional speakers, a monitor, and lighting must be provided.
| April 22, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
Set List Spans More Than 100 Jazz Standards And Other Tunes. Here's a Sample:
All of Me
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Blue Skies
Body and Soul
Corcovado
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Know Why
Fly Me to the Moon
Gentle Rain
My Funny Valentine
Satin Doll
There Will Never Be Another You
The Way You Look Tonight
Whisper Not
Doris Day, Blossom Dearie, Suzanne Vega, Kacey Musgraves, Norah Jones.
Professional speakers, a monitor, microphones and lighting must be provided.
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