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Rhenda Fearrington

Originally from New York, Rhenda Fearrington always delivers an authentic and warm presentation of Jazz Standards mixed with Soulful originals. She is “true” to her roots which includes performing on the International stage as a back-up singer for Roberta Flack and MTUME, respectively! When Rhenda sings, it’s quite evident there’s a story being told…and it begins and ends with Joy! She has also spent years as a Commercial/Jingle Singer; 15 years performing for schools with her “Feel Sooo Good Tour;” a motivational program that focuses on building the self-esteem of children! Rhenda Co-produced her first solo CD, “This Moment’s Sweetness,” in 2012, with prolific Philadelphia Jazz Bassist, Mike Boone, featuring Tenor Saxophone Legend, Larry McKenna. Rhenda is also a writer who had a published column, “The ABC of it,” in the Suburban & Wayne Times, for 6 years as well as writing Children’s Book Reviews for Kids Can Press, LTD (Canada). Rhenda writes independent blogs/reviews about the Philadelphia Jazz scene, and is currently pursuing having her children’s books published, in 2014.The series of books tell the story of growing up in New York, with her grandmother, Louise Sanford!


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Voices of the People: Philadelphia Jazz Project to Celebrate America’s Cherished Values

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The famed Philadelphia Jazz Project (PJP) has a tradition of organizing and presenting concerts in fresh, imaginative, and creative ways. It is a stimulus program whose mission is to generate interest in and responsiveness to the music and to locally-based musicians. The upcoming series, “Voices of the People," four concerts featuring Philadelphia vocalists, is designed for just such purposes. As PJP founder and director, Homer Jackson, told All About Jazz, “To stimulate musical interest, you must engage vocalists. ...

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Take Five With Rhenda Fearrington

Read "Take Five With Rhenda Fearrington" reviewed by Rhenda Fearrington


Meet Rhenda Fearrington: Rhenda Fearrington is considered New York Soul in the Heart of Philly Jazz, which produces a warm and soulful presentation when singing from the Great American Songbook. When she's performing her original music, her authentic delivery is so engaging that even the largest venue becomes as intimate as her living room and each member of the audience feels she's speaking just to them! Originally from New York, she started singing in local bands throughout ...

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Jazz Vocalist Rhenda Fearrington In Collingswood Nj On Thursday January 3rd!

Jazz Vocalist Rhenda Fearrington In Collingswood Nj On Thursday January 3rd!

Source: Jim Miller

Jazz Bridge in Collingswood presents vocalist Rhenda Fearrington at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey on Thursday, January 3rd. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30. This promises to an exciting evening of jazz. Jazz singer and native New Yorker Rhenda Fearrington, who counts Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley as among her first influences, is an individual, versatile and creative artist with extensive and impressive ...

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