Fav Esquires Tune: Definitely I Thought About You, You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, and The Very Thought of You.
Musical Influences: The musical influences of my life have made me who I am today, and for them I am so, so grateful! Here’s a small list of those incredible artists: Carmen McRae, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Sarah Vaughn, Ahmad Jamal, Faye Webster, Minnie Riperton, Daniel Caesar, and Joni Mitchell. 🙂
Studying/Profession: I am currently a sophomore Jazz Voice student at the Bob Cole Conservatory at CSU Long Beach; I also teach all genres of voice in Huntington Beach, CA.
Hobbies: Spending time with my loved ones is my favorite hobby, especially exploring new places with them. I also enjoy reading, running, listening to music, and going shopping!
A Little Something About You: I grew up in San Diego with my incredible, musical mother. I owe so much to her for infusing music into my childhood, and supporting me in all of my musical endeavors. My favorite place in the world is on my mom’s piano bench, listening to her play. However, I owe San Diego for making the beach my second home! In my mind, the perfect day consists of driving to the beach, windows down, music blasting, and spending the entire day in the water!
Best Part of Being an Esquire: Absolutely connecting with others through music! Jazz is a conversation, and I love being included in this one with all different players of all different backgrounds. Singing this genre with a big band is such a unique, enriching experience, and I feel so grateful to be a part of it!