Vocal Eyes Music Lynn Skinner: Artist Bio/Statement Lynn Skinner is a vocal performing artist who has shared her music with diverse audiences for over 30 years. After 10 years of classical and choral training, Lynn branched out in the late 70s to explore folk, musical theatre, jazz, and eclectic music that has continued to this day. Her diverse recordings reveal the range of her artistry, from jazz standards to movie music with string orchestrations; from 18 th century French art songs to her own tunes about cats, clouds, children, and the quirky sides of love. She is also an accomplished voice trainer, coach and educator. Lynn is currently interested in connecting with the audience in a sophisticated atmosphere. Lynn would prefer to sing in festivals, more intimate settings and elegant home/private concerts. Within that category, Lynn can offer jazz, Brazilian music, or special theme concerts featuring the repertoire of such greats as Duke Ellington or Joni Mitchell. When the performance becomes the focal point, Lynn believes both the music and the event have a more magical and meaningful impact. For more information: Lynn s website: www.lynnskinner.com Lynn s email address: vocalynn@earthlink.net. Lynn s phone number: 303.239.6021 Lynn s address: PO Box 150175, Lakewood, CO 80215 1
Lynn Skinner: Performances and Press Quotes Denver vocalist Lynn Skinner has performed in Colorado at such venues as the Telluride Jazz Fest, Jazz in the Sangres, The Inn at Beaver Creek, Vail Athletic Club, Little Nell in Aspen, The Stanley Hotel, The Broadmoor, Hotel Boulderado, Denver Art Museum, Boettcher Concert Hall and the DCPA Performing Arts Festival, UNC Jazz Fest in Greeley, and numerous nightclubs and private functions. She has also performed in LA, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Boise, Santa Fe, Salt Lake City, St. Louis, New Orleans, Daytona Beach, New York, Boston, Paris and the British Isles. Denver and the rest of Colorado know LYNN SKINNER as an impressive jazz singer who enthralls listeners. -Denver Post LYNN SKINNER hit a high note, held it, and a wine glass shattered. Her range is impressive. -Rocky Mountain News the swing sound is propelled by the rich voice of LYNN SKINNER she is a class jazz act. -Boulder Daily Camera Her gift as a versatile stylist and her voice are as appealing as old brandy. -Westword Make a point to catch this Denver treasure. -Swallow Hill Music 2
Lynn Skinner: Sample Jazz Song List A Little Tear Bluesette But Beautiful Easy Living Estate Every Day I Have The Blues Four If I Were A Bell Imagination Invitation Joy Spring Love Dance Lullaby of Birdland Midnight Sun My Foolish Heart Nature Boy Never Let Me Go Old Devil Moon Only Trust Your Heart Peace Pure Imagination Round Midnight Since I Fell For You Skylark Teach Me Tonight The Face I Love The Shadow of Your Smile The Song Is You Twisted We ll Be Together Again When Sunny Gets Blue Why Did I Choose You You Don't Know What Love Is You Go To My Head 3
Lynn Skinner: Sample Jazz Composers Duke Ellington Caravan Do Nothin til You Hear From Me Don t Mean a Thing I Got It Bad In A Mellow Tone In A Sentimental Mood Lush Life Prelude to a Kiss Solitude Sophisticated Lady Take the A Train Cole Porter Begin the Beguine Every Time We Say Goodbye I Get A Kick Out of You I ve Got You Under My Skin Love For Sale Night And Day What Is This Thing Called Love You d Be So Nice To Come Home To George and Ira Gershwin Embraceable You How Long Has This Been Going On Our Love Is Here To Stay Someone To Watch Over Me Summertime The Man I Love They Can t Take That Away From Me Lynn Skinner: Sample Jazz Composers 4
Harold Arlen Come Rain or Come Shine Ill Wind Let s Fall in Love Out Of This World Over the Rainbow Stormy Weather The Man That Got Away Antonio Carlos Jobim (Bossa Nova) Black Orpheus Chega de Saudade Corcovado Girl from Ipanima How Insensitive Meditation Once I Loved One Note Samba Wave Rogers and Hart Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered Blue Moon Falling in Love With Love My Funny Valentine My Romance Spring is Here Lynn s jazz repertoire includes many other American and international composers, including Michel Legrand, Ivan Lins, Luiz Bonfa, Enrico Morricone, and French cabaret music. Lynn Skinner: Special Theme Concerts 5
Lynn Skinner enjoys performing concerts comprised of one or two sets that feature a particular theme or single artist. She particularly enjoys house concerts. Examples include: The Jazz in Joni: The Joni Mitchell Songbook A Tribute to Duke Ellington Standards from the 30s and 40s Inside The Heart of a Woman: This project celebrates contemporary female songwriters, including the works of Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, Bonnie Raitt, Annie Lennox, Carole King, and Paula Cole. Love Songs From Around the World: Romantic and sensual repertoire performed in several languages perfect for an intimate setting. 6
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