Regarded by fellow jazz singers as a dynamic improviser who interprets a lyric with sincerity and a beautiful sense of style, Deadra has a unique, crystal-clear voice that breathes new life into music. This New York City-based vocalist has lived and performed all over the world, from Los Angeles to the Midwest and from Ecuador to Amsterdam. Deadra is an active performer, leading her own jazz quartet which mixes traditional jazz elements with beautiful, original melodies. Her debut album, Wherever I Go, has sold hundreds of copies and can be heard on jazz radio stations as far away as Indonesia and Australia.
Deadra has been on the music faculty of many prestigious institutions including the American School of The Hague (The Netherlands), Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador), and the University of North Texas School of Continuing Education. She is currently a music faculty member at the 92nd Street Y, Kilroy Productions Music Studios and a teaching artist with the Jazz Project in conjunction with the Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Deadra has been praised by critics and musicians alike as "a woman who sings with sophistication" (Cincinnati Post) and " a superb musician with exquisite taste" (Paris Rutherford, Vocal Jazz Arranger).
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