Brenda Earle Stokes is a Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Educator, and Bandleader Based in New York City and she celebrates her new album Motherhood – a collection of her original songs about the joy, frustration and hilarity of modern parenting backed by a stellar jazz ensemble.She is a rare jazz artist with a true command of both the voice and the piano. Hailed as “a breezy delight” by Time Out New York, Brenda’s music is rooted in the jazz tradition with influences ranging from Brazilian music to rock radio.
As a bandleader, she has toured clubs and festivals across the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia and has released 6 albums on her own label. As a follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2014 studio album Right About Now, Stokes sought to challenge herself to dig deep and share the full scope of her talents in the most intimate setting possible.
Personnel:
Rebecca Hennesy – trumpet/voice
This performance is part of the WOMEN IN JAZZ series, sponsored by DIVA INTERNATIONAL, makers of the Diva Cup.
