Voice: Kevyn Lettau

 

Kevyn grew up in Berlin, Germany and in the age of 14 moved to San Diego California. By age 17 she'd caught the singing bug and began working with guitarist Peter Sprague singing jazz, R & Band Brazilian music in and around the San Diego area.

 

Kevyn got her big break when the legendary Brazilian pianist and bandleader, Sergio Mendes, discovered her (Al Jarreau was a mentor, too). She toured and recorded with Mendes for eight years, developing her own vocal style along the way.

 

Kevyn's first two solo releases were Kevyn Lettau and Braziljazz. They led to critical acclaim and a loyal following both in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in Japan and the Philippines, where she achieved near-superstar status (Kevyn was a spokesmodel for a soft drink company, featured in multiple television commercials and print ads which ran for years). She is currently the spokesmodel for Philippine Airlines and Sunlife Insurance.

 

In 1992, Kevyn signed with JVC Music, where she continued her journey of musical and personal exploration. She recorded four albums for JVC including Simple Life, Another Season, Universal Language, and The Language of Flowers. With her next label, Universal Music, she recorded Police (her exploration of the music from the pop/rock genre-bending group), Little Things, and The Color of Love.

 

Following the release of Bye Bye Blackbird, MCG Jazz and Lettau plan to tour the U.S. in the fall of 2005.

 

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Bye Bye Blackbird will benefit the programs at MCG Jazz.