Tracy Hamlin
@ Jazz In The Square (Derek Walcott Square)
St. Lucia Jazz Festival
7 May 2007

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Tracy Hamlin biography

At age 11, Tracy Hamlin sang in front of a curious crowd at the La Fountain Blue in Baltimore, Md. Hamlin would finish the gig on a high knowing she impressed many that night. She was also fully aware that she had a special gift, and her life would change forever.

Hamlin developed her classical music skills learning how to sing in three languages – French, German and Italian at the Baltimore School of the Arts. She continued musical training at the Prestigious Peabody Preparatory School of Music.

Hamlin is the long-time lead singer for the award-winning Pieces of a Dream – adding her lead vocal charm to the albums “No Assembly” and “Love’s Silhouette”. She has shared the stage with the likes of Carlos Santana, Al Jarreau, Boney James, Indie Arie and Joe Sample. Hamlin has also performed as background singer for artists such as Howard Hewett, Miki Howard and Maysa Leak.

Hamlin not only delivers soul ballads as they should be delivered – that is with warm soulful flare, she also adds her own unique soulful jazzy edge. Hamlin best describes her singing like this, "As a vocalist, I plan to keep delivering good, quality music from my heart, which is what you'll find when you hear my music."

Musicians:
Tracy Hamlin Landry - vocals
Tasha LaRae - vocals
Ronda Bolden - vocals
Eric Essix - guitar
Sean Michael Ray - bass
PJ Spraggins - drums
Clarence "T-Lee" Hill - keyboards

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