First Name

Kym

I am here for:

Gigs, Meet Players, Networking

Whom I want to meet:

Serious jazz players and jazz supporters.

Employment Status

Employed

Occupation:

Vocalist, Producer and Clinician

Employer:

AjSj Music Productions

About Me:

Catherine Monroe was born and raised in Harlem, New York. Relocated to Queens, NY when I was 8 years old. Started singing at the age of five years old. Turn professional when I was fifteen years old working with J.J. Jackson (But It's Alright), the Village Soul Choir and The Socialites. Billie Holiday was a close friend of the family. We met through cousin Clark Monroe. I grew up listening to her music. She knew I love to sing and always encourage me to sing. Nina Simone was a dear friend as well. She gave me her blessing and the greatest validation came from Jimmy Scott he encourage me to hang in there he knew that I was ready for the major league in the jazz world. I've worked with Jimmy Sigler (Dinah Washington Music Director for many years. Mr. Sigler (RIP) brought out my very own vocal signature. To name a few jazz masters: Weldon Irvine, Bross Townsend, Bob Cunningham, Ralph Dorsey, James Weidman, Keith Copeland and New York's top big bands throughout New York City like George Gee Orchestra, Virgil Scott Orchestra, Something Special Big and The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra.

Musical Background & Experience:

Thirty years of vocal experience working in New York's top jazz clubs. Was hired to do many jazz outdoor concerts throughout New York City during the summer season. I been to Europe and Asia many times working with jazz masters. No major recording contract , who cares! I affordable. I have my very own record label, independent producer of 4 recordings and proud to say I'm doing me in my own way.

Website:

http://www.ladykjazz.com

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/kymlawrencemonroe

Website:

http://www.facebook.com

Why I love jazz:

The music is challenging to be yourself.

Music:

To be continued

Top 5 Desert Island Discs:

To be continued

Books:

Do You - Russell Simmons
Rich Dad/Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki

Television:

The Doctors
The View
American Greed - (Cable)
The Bravo Network
BET Jazz
American Gangsters
TV One (Cable)
Oprah Winfrey Show
Divorced Court
News Channel
Judge Hachett
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Movies:

"X" (Starring Denzil Washington)
The Godfather
Training Day - Denzil Washington
Josephine Baker Story
The Matrix
Public Television (Channel 13)
Lifetime (Cable)