I grew up around music. My father sang, played guitar and trumpet. He was always very supportive and encouraged me to pursue my dreams. L.A. was a great place for an aspiring singer. I worked hard and soon found myself singing background on records and tours. I've toured and/or recorded with Janet Jackson, Madonna, Paula Abdul, Phyllis Hyman, Al Jarreau, Quincy Jones, Howard Hewitt, among others. I've been very blessed. In 1992, I was a member of the Hip Hop group, Arrested Development, who won a Grammy for best new artist the next year. I joined Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band four summers ago and the blessings just keep on coming. In September, I recorded my first solo album entitled "Soul Power" which will be released in Japan on November 26, 1999 by Toshiba-EMT, Japan. It's a dream come true for me and I hope to get a record deal in the USA soon.
I am a single mother and it's not always easy juggling motherhood and a career like mine. Jimmy, being a father himself, allowed my son to come out on the road with us this past summer and take pictures of us on stage for the Internet. (Is he cool or what?)
Basil, my son, had a great time and I'm so grateful to Mr. Buffett I could just kiss him. Anyway life is good and God is great. Thanks to all Parrotheads for keeping us smiling and giving us more reasons to do what we do.
-bio from the CD Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Mailboat Records
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