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| Stephanie Jordan on the cover of World Who's Who in Jazz. by Sylvain Music Notes  New Orleans jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan & 6 other divas has been selected to appear on the cover of latest volume of World Who's Who in Jazz. "Ms. Stephanie Jordan in her silk green dress catches your eyes. She reminds me of the flashy dashy days of Josephine Baker at the Lido in Paris. Ms. Jordan toured Europe and the United States on many occasions and enjoyed an enormous success" writes the London Monthly Herald. In a paragraph of the book, the author referred to her as "The classy lady of modern Jazz!"Times Square Press and The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists just published knockout is a masterpiece encyclopedic work on world showbiz and entertainment.. Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Musicians, Singers and Entertainers From 1606 to the Present, the Volume IV of the series World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment is authored by Maximillien de Lafayette, an authority in the field. It is overwhelming, magnificently written, and abundant with biographies of stars and rising talents from the five corners of the globe, and majestically illustrated. Over 800 photos including vintage, era and rare pictures of stars, pioneers and divas of various golden eras of Jazz and cabaret in Europe and the United States. Peggy Judy is on the front cover; Antoinette Montague, Maria Gentile, Zola, Katie Bull, Stephanie Jordan, Irene Soderberg and Nichaud Fitzgibbon on the back cover. Carol Lexter associate editor at the World Who's Who said: "These 7 ladies were chosen out of names submitted to the editorial board. It was a tough call. We had to select unique talents with distinctive style and a great personality. They fit the bill...yes, they are extremely talented, highly respected in the music industry and hey! they look great!" Senior editor, Germaine Poitiers said: "The choice was perfect, because each one of them brings to the table a different genre and a unique talent. They create an oasis of multi-varied music ranging from Blues and Jazz to cabaret and world music...not to forget their different ethnic background...we have here artists from the United States, South Africa, Australia and New Orleans, if you cant count New Orleans as a separate magical country." Stephanie Jordan's next big engagement is at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., during the 12th Annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2007. New Orleans jazz lovers can catch her during the final week of Jazz Fest on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at The Music Tent on Claiborne, 1518 North Claiborne Avenue at an event sponsored by Cutting Edge Music Business Institute. Stephanie Jordan "sets hearts aflutter" says All About Jazz. "She's a singer with poise and pizzazz, with a voice and an appealing look that bring to mind Carmen McRae and Lena Horne." Jordan's lyrical style has also been compared to Norah Jones and Diana Krall, while others say it evokes living legends Cassandra Wilson and Dianne Reeves. She was introduced to many new fans when she appeared on "Higher Ground", the Jazz at Lincoln Center concert for Hurricane Katrina relief hosted by Wynton Marsalis less than three weeks after the Katrina disaster that devastated New Orleans. Her rendition of "Here's to Life" was selected from that concert for the Blue Note Records' Higher Ground CD. Ms. Jordan who has been living in Maryland since hurricane Katrina is the fifth performer to emerge from a family of New Orleans bred musicians which includes her father, saxophonist Edward "Kidd Jordan", and siblings flutist Kent, violinist Rachel, and trumpeter Marlon Jordan who will accompany her for this performance. She and Marlon toured as "U.S. Jazz Ambassadors" on behalf of the U.S. State Department to Germany, Romania, Lithuania, and Ukraine in the fall of 2006 to thank the people of Europe for their help with hurricane relief. Stephanie and Marlon's CD, You Don't Know What Love Is has been highly acclaimed. Her performance on Kent Jordan's Out of This World album has been equally received. Stephanie has performed at Jazz Standard New York, the Kennedy Center, and the Marians Jazzroom in Bern, Switzerland, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and on NPR Talk of the Nation among others. Stephanie Jordan has recorded a commissioned piece for the Baton Rouge Area Foundation of "Come Rain or Come Shine" which is being used as background music for a series of television and radio promotions advancing the availability of assistance for those who may be suffering from post-disaster distress as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The campaign is part of the "InCourage" partnership; a healing initiative by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. Both pieces include a narration by noted New Orleans' Chef Leah Chase. The seven graceful divas: 1-Zola who is originally from South Africa; she is an international singer with a multi-varied cultural background and the daughter of a comedy and theater star who performed at a Jewish Ghetto during the Nazi Occupation of Poland. Ms. Zola is an award-winning singer with many hits and first spots on international charts and music billboards. 2-Nichaud Fitzgibbon, a well-known Jazz singer in Australia and the United States. She performed at prestigious concerts and festivals, and recently she was the leading star of a tribute concert to honor Doris Day. By the way, she is stunning. 3-Ms. Maria Gentile winner of numerous Jazz and Cabaret awards. One of her Albums was nominated in volume III of the World Who's Who as one of the best 300 Albums of the year. 4-A very lovely American artist by the name of Irene Soderberg appears on the back cover in a very regal and sophisticated manner, dressed like a super duper contessa from the early glorious cabaret days of Paris and Berlin. Ms. Soderberg released several albums. She is known for her perfect choice of tunes and vivacious repertoires. 5-Ms. Stephanie Jordan in her silk green dress catches your eyes. She reminds me of the flashy dashy days of Josephine Baker at the Lido in Paris. Ms. Jordan toured Europe and the United States on many occasions and enjoyed an enormous success. In a paragraph of the book, the author referred to her as the classy lady of modern Jazz. 6-Ms. Antoinette Montague who released a well crafted and heart felt album Pretty Blues is among the honorees who graced the cover of volume IV. De Lafayette, author of this magnetizing work wrote "Antoinette Montague is a treasure. She is warm...she has depth...she is powerful and she will steal your heart. 7-Miss Peggy Judy, the original creation of writer/singer/actress Molly Brandenburg, Peggy Judy first appeared as a monologue in a late night Hollywood comedy hit called Midnite Madness. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |