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Connye Florance
Connye's dynamic delivery and creamy-rich style have delighted countless audiences - from nightclub and theater performances on and off Broadway - to headline and featured appearances at area jazz festivals and venues;alongside such notables as Steinway artist Beegie Adair, master trumpet player Randy Brecker; saxophonist Kirk Whalum; with Nashville Jazz Orchestra, and her own stellar ensemble of musicians.
Critics consistently call Connye's style "warm... captivating"..."; "like French silk pie; rich and delicious." Her fans simply call her "the real deal."
Awards
BET Jazz Vocalist Of The Year 2000 Southern Arts Federation "Esteemed Artist"
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Connye Florance: Turn My Heart
by Dave Nathan
Connye Florance has done commercials, hosted a PBS educational series, and has been the voice of the “WB" for many Warner Brothers jingles. She's sung background for Elton John and Tammy Wynette. An active movie career has seen her with parts in the feature movie “The Client," the made-for-televison “Proud Heart" and a major role in “Existo" which created a lot of interest on the independent film maker jazz festival circuit. Florance has also toured with rock/pop diva, Jennifer Holliday. ...
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