VOCALIST | INSTRUMENTALIST – REBECCA JADE

Rebecca Jade is an accomplished singer/songwriter and has been able to turn her love for music into a career
for close to two decades. Growing up in a musical home, she had been exposed to a broad range of artists, genres,
and styles from her mother, who is also a vocalist. With such influences, it seems a natural progression that
Rebecca has followed in her footsteps.

Rebecca Jade has performed with some of the most sought-after musicians all over the world, and her versatility
has allowed her many unique opportunities to perform: Rebecca toured with the Queen of Percussion, Sheila E.
since 2017 and appeared in the Emmy-nominated show, “Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince” that
aired on CBS in April 2020; She also sang background vocals for Sir Elton John at the 2020 Academy Awards;
Rebecca has appeared as an Artist on the Dave Koz Cruise since 2016; she made her debut on the Dave Koz &
Friends 2021 Christmas tour and joined Dave for a repeat appearance in 2022; Rebecca has also been a featured
artist on many of Eric Darius’ tour dates since 2022. Rebecca opened for Will Downing and Boney James at a
sold-out Valentine’s Day concert in Long Beach, as well as opened for Jeffrey Osborne for the Thornton Winery
Summer Concert series, both in 2019; Rebecca has done multiple concerts at Spaghettini in Seal Beach and was
the singer in the House band at Anthology in San Diego for 5 1⁄2 years.

Rebecca Jade has earned the title of “Breakout Artist of Year” from Smooth Jazz Network and “Debut Artist of
the Year” by JazzTrax, both in 2022. Rebecca also earned a San Diego Music Award in 2023 “Best
R&B/Funk/Soul Album” for her debut solo album, A Shade of Jade. Rebecca’s new album features songs with
Dave Koz and Eric Darius, and she put on a sold-out album release concert at Sycuan Casino & Resort’s Live &
Up-Close Showroom. Her first single from the album, “Show Me”, became her first Top 20 Billboard-charting
song. Rebecca is also a jazz vocalist and released an album of Cole Porter classics titled, Planet Cole Porter with
arranger/producer/jazz guitar virtuoso Peter Sprague, which earned them a 2018 SDMA for “Best Jazz Album”.
She was also the frontwoman for the soul/funk band, Rebecca Jade & the Cold Fact, and they collectively earned
SDMAs in 2014, 2015 and 2017, and a “Best of San Diego” Award in 2016. The band had the opportunity to
open for and Rebecca to sing with El Debarge. Rebecca also opened for Grammy-nominated artist, Musiq
Soulchild on two separate occasions. The Cold Fact released two full-length albums, one self-titled and the 2nd
one called, Running Out of Time. Prior to the Cold Fact, Rebecca released her debut album collaboration in 2011
titled, The Jade Element.

Rebecca has over 30 years of recording studio experience. She has sung background vocals, demos and jingles on
many different projects, with people like Kiko Cibrián (Luis Miguel) and Kevin Flournoy (Chaka Khan), and has
been involved in a variety of notable works, including being featured on Eric Darius’ newest and billboard charting album, Unleashed, co-writing and being featured in two songs on DW3’s self-titled album that went #1
on the UK Soul Charts in 2020, and singing backing vocals on Aubrey Logan’s album, Where the Sunshine is
Expensive, which went #1 on the Billboard charts in 2019.

Rebecca is also an actor, having done a variety of work for companies, such as SDG&E, UCSD and Qualcomm,
and recently had a principal role in a musical titled, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” at Lambs Players Theatre in Coronado, CA.

Rebecca graduated from UC Berkeley on a full basketball scholarship with a degree in Theatre & Performance
Studies, has earned her Master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Phoenix, and advanced her musical
education by studying Jazz Theory and Classical Voice at Grossmont College. Rebecca is an avid motorcycle
rider, has an affinity for classic cars, and loves the Arts community. She still plays basketball recreationally.

https://rebeccajade.com/

GUITARIST | VOCALIST - ANDRÉA LISA

“Having Andréa Lisa as part of my touring band is almost as cool as featuring her on my last two records!
Which is almost as cool as watching her star rise nationally and internationally. I’m asking her to reserve the
saxophone spot in her band…” - Kirk Whalum

“Andréa’s artistry showcases an extensive vocabulary playing contemporary jazz guitar as well as it displays
her innate ability to perform, sing, write and produce her own music in such way that is attractive to all ages of
the listing audience. You can always depend on her to deliver her truth and passion with each performance.” -
Kevin Flournoy

Andréa Lisa, the South African-born and New Zealand-raised artist, is a musical powerhouse driven by
personal experiences and her deep-rooted inspirations. As a singer, guitarist, composer, and producer, Andréa's
diverse talents shine through in every aspect of her music.

Her journey in music began at a young age, with soul, jazz, and R&B sounds infusing her daily life. At 15, she
started crafting her own music and lyrics, setting her on a path of artistic exploration. A graduate of the New
Zealand School of Music with a major in jazz guitar and vocals, Andréa's passion for composition led her to
create a rich assembly of genres that blend into a unique and captivating artistic alchemy.

Andréa Lisa's music aims to uplift, help, and heal others, reflecting her main desire to make a positive impact
through her art. Her debut album release "Silver Lining" radiates a heartfelt and transportive energy that
captivates the senses and resonates with the soul. Andréa's distinctive sound, rich tone, and emotive vocals
permeate every note, creating a melodic tapestry that transcends conventional genres and captures the listener's
imagination.

Drawing inspiration from her personal journey of resilience and growth, Andréa shares, "The album is a
reflection of my experiences, a melodic diary of lessons learned, and triumphs achieved.” Through nuanced
storytelling and heartfelt lyricism, "Silver Lining" offers a profound narrative of hope, perseverance, and selfdiscovery. Her music has been widely recognized, with "Vortex" making its mark on Billboard radio, SiriusXM
Watercolors, iHeart Radio and gaining success on multiple charts. As a multifaceted talent, Andréa Lisa has
collaborated and recorded with renowned artists like Kirk Whalum, Ralph Johnson (Earth Wind & Fire), Kool
& the Gang and Jennifer Holliday. Her guitar work on Kool & the Gang’s latest album further solidifies her
status as an exceptional musician.

With her powerful vocals, soulful melodies, and heartfelt lyrics, Andréa Lisa's music is a testament to her
unwavering commitment to creating art that touches hearts and souls. As she continues to mesmerize audiences
worldwide, her musical journey is poised for even greater heights in the years to come. For more information visit https://www.andrealisa.com/

SAXOPHONIST – JEFF RYAN

Jeff Ryan is one the most essential young voices in contemporary jazz today. From his uniquely relatable
emotive tone to his explosive performance and stage presence, it's no question why he is a staple across the
country in the jazz festival scene. Jeff has held consistent radio successes with 5 Billboard #1s, the 2020
Billboard Artist of the Year and Song of the Year in 2021 with his track “Sentimental Soul.” In 2018, his first
year on the scene, he was awarded the JazzTrax Breakout Artist of 2018 and the Smooth Jazz Network Debut
Artist of 2018.

One of the Jeff’s primary goals has always been in connecting to the audience through music and performance,
and from his first radio single, “Up and Up”, to now, he has shown how his soul-drenched sound and delivery is
key to the future of smooth jazz. “I know what relates to people, from the bottom to the top of the horn, there’s
a lot of variety to dig deep into people’s spirit and get them feeling the groove,” said Ryan about his
performances. Jeff spent his teen years “cutting his teeth” with traveling soul bands and weekly performances at
rowdy bars with a not-so-legal ID. “It was a lot of fun playing those early bar shows,” said Jeff, “I had to stay
on the down low about my age, but the nightly experience performing for engaging crowds really helped pave
the way to the performer I am today.

He has performed as a featured solo artist coast to coast in the largest Jazz Festivals in the country. He has also
been performing alongside performer/producer Greg Manning, where they have performed across the country
and internationally at festivals such as the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival.

“Throughout my years as a performer, I have learned one of my strengths is being able to relate to people.
Every time I am on stage, my goal is to inject emotion and passion into my playing as if I am communicating to
each person individually,” Ryan says. “If anything will keep me going strong and moving forward in this genre,
it is the fact my sound is relatable to people, especially those who love this genre of music. I love connecting
with the audience, keeping things spontaneous and seeing the way everyone responds. When I am up there
baring my soul and speaking to the crowd through music, I embrace those moments. The expression is always
worth it.”

Ryan was influenced by smooth/urban icons like Richard Elliot, Gerald Albright, Dave Koz and Grover
Washington to jazz legends Michael Brecker, Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, and Dexter Gordon. Some
of his other influences include Jeff Lorber, Norman Brown, Rick Braun, Wes Montgomery, Lee Ritenour, Earl
Klugh and Jonathan Butler. Taking the baton from his mentors he has shown with his consistent quality and
feel, that he is not just a saxophonist, but an essential artist worthy of your attention.