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fave it Rhythm & Blues | Jazz Vocals
11 tracks | 44 minutes
Released May 2004
on A.M.A.C. Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:55 Fertile Ground lyrics BUY MP3 02:55 Fertile Ground lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:55 Fertile Ground
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:43 Everything to You lyrics BUY MP3 04:43 Everything to You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:43 Everything to You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:14 Shine lyrics BUY MP3 04:14 Shine lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:14 Shine
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:30 Don't Give Up lyrics BUY MP3 04:30 Don't Give Up lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:30 Don't Give Up
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:49 Which One Are You? lyrics BUY MP3 01:49 Which One Are You? lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:49 Which One Are You?
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:14 Stay lyrics BUY MP3 05:14 Stay lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:14 Stay
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:01 Superman lyrics BUY MP3 04:01 Superman lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:01 Superman
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:38 My Love Will Be Yours lyrics BUY MP3 04:38 My Love Will Be Yours lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:38 My Love Will Be Yours
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:18 Compared to Lovin You lyrics BUY MP3 04:18 Compared to Lovin You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:18 Compared to Lovin You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:13 Free To Walk Away lyrics BUY MP3 04:13 Free To Walk Away lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:13 Free To Walk Away
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:36 Meet Again lyrics BUY MP3 03:36 Meet Again lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:36 Meet Again
A CD that exemplifies a mature R&B sensibility, but will also satisfy any smooth jazz enthusiast's palate.
Bio / Background
Penny Wells rose from singing in youth choirs at her church to be a standard of talent to be recokend with. Her sultry and sophisticated sound has come from a background of vocal music styles such as Jazz, Classical, Spirituals and Gospel. She has studied at Wayne State University, Department for Music and Performing Arts and the Detroit Community Music School of Arts. She has also studied voice under the tutelage of Frances Brockington, Director of Vocal Music at Wayne State University.
Penny has traveled throughout the state of Michigan singing with various bands. She won first place in, "Your Turn to Shine," a talent contest, sponsored by Detroit's WJLB radio station. In 2000, Penny competed in "The Music Industry Showcase" that was sponsored by WGPR in Detroit and was voted as the "Unsigned Artist of the Month" for April 2000. As a result of her accomplishments, she was interviewed
on air and her single "Free To Walk Away" was placed into rotation.
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Her talent in singing a wide variety of styles has prompted producers: Randy Scott of R & R Productions, John Penn, II of Undercurrent Records, and Darryl Wynn of R-Tyme Records to call her. Penny excelled in singing with various well-known and local talents including: Maysa Leak, Al McKenzie, KEM, Jean Carne, Lathun, Dwele, Ron Mitchell, Naima Shambourger, Orthea Barnes, Randy Scott, Duane Parham, John E. Lawrence and Yancyy. She has released her first CD "Shine" in May of 2004. This album has been called "Soothing, Honest and Inspirational..." by the Detroit Metro Times. She continues to write and record original compositions, spreading her wealth of vocal talents through song.
Professional performance and recording highlights:
Featured vocalist on CD entitled "Christmas...My Favorite Holiday" by Ron Tyson.
Opening act for the Temptations 2004
National Anthem for the 35th Ryder Cup Matches, Oakland Hills Country Club Bloomfield Hills, MI
Headlined with Dwele in concert, Millennium Theatre- Southfield, MI
Comerica Tastefest 2004, Detroit, MI
Arts, Beats & Eats Festival 2004-Pontiac, MI
Featured vocalist on CD entitled "Magic Rhythm" by Ed Stone.
Opening act for Jeff Majors, Detroit Unity Temple.
Montreal Jazz Bistro with Al McKenzie Trio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Featured vocalist on CD, "Future" by Randy Scott, R&R Productions.
Featured vocalist on CD, "Right Words Inspire Love" by Javier, Unison Records.
African-American Freedom Festival, Hart Plaza Detroit.
Performed with KEM as opening act for Me'Shell NdegoOcello,
Magic Bag Theatre, Ferndale, MI
Featured vocalist on "Love Thy Neighbor" EP by KEM, Undercurrent Records.
Featured vocalist w/Al McKenzie Trio with Skip Pruitt and C.E.L., Millennium Theatre, Southfield, MI & Baker's Keyboard Lounge, Detroit, MI
Kucinich for Presidential Campaign Fundraiser, U of D-Mercy, Detroit, MI 2004
Featured vocalist, Soaring Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant, MI 2004
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