The Eclectic Soul Ensemble

ABOUT THE VOCALIST

PURE JAZZ N’ SOUL!

“A song for every thought”
“A song for every reason”
“A song for every emotion”
“A singer of all seasons”
“Her name is Yvette Ko’Koa! and she’s a species of rare talent pure jazz and soul!” Miss Ko’Koa! was born in New York City. Miss Ko’Koa’s! professional experiences includes performing with the Gregory Hopkins Harlem Jubilee Opera Choir in Bogota Columbia, and performing on a 3 city tour throughout Santiago Chile, as well as Buenos Aires Argentina. She played the leading role as “Sister Carrie” in the Longest running Off-Broadway play in New York City: Mama I Want To Sing. She has performed with famous recording artists such as Whitney Houston, Jennifer Holiday, Cuba Gooding And The Main Ingredient Experience, The Mighty Sparrow, and Byron Lee & The Dragoneers. Miss Ko’Koa! also recorded for the Major Movie Soundtrack; “Something Wild” (Orion Pictures). She recorded the 12” Hit Singles; “Makes Me Holler” with Project X Records, and “Peaceful Journey” with Swank Records. She also performed with the Motown Girl Group, The Marvelettes. Miss Ko’Koa! also performed in musicals such as; Angel In The Mirror, Purlie, South Pacific, Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do, and Just Call His Name by Positive Entertainment Productions. Yvette Ko’Koa! also gave Up and Close intimate performances at various New York super clubs such as; Charlie’s Bar and Kitchen, BB Kings / Lucielle’s Lounge, Macanudo Lounge, The Cupping Room, Billie’s Black, Café Oasis, Creole, Dinosaur BBQ, Colors, The Village Gate, Café Wha?, The Village Underground, Nells, La Barbat, The Sugar Bar, Lola’s, Honeysuckles West, Wilson’s, Sylvia’s, The China Club, Don’t Tell Mamma, Mo’bay, Gospel Uptown, Baton Rouge, Lenox Lounge, and the list goes on and on. When you experience Yvette Ko’Koa!, you will know that she’s an artist of true talent; for you can feel the beauty of her inner soul. Yvette Ko’Koa! will take you where you’ve never gone before!