Mercedes Elessa
Jazz Vocalist

Mercedes Nicole

Websites:

• http://www.mercedesnicole.com

Along with Musical Event Planning & Fund Raiser's I sing Straight Ahead, Neo Soul, Gospel and Smooth Jazz! I provide, and plan musical entertainment for both small and large events, for up to 1000 people. I also will travel out of state and out of the country for special global events.

On an Inspirational Level I conduct both youth and adults work regarding inner work, self esteem, incorporating both music, poetry and spoken word.

I am a amazing entertainer with a rich, strong, warm voice. I bring new life life to the age old standards from the American Songbook, put an emotionally vibrant spin on both swing and blues tunes, and know how to engage my audience, whether it be on a main stage, intimate club or conference.

Having a band that really kicks into gear makes all the difference, whenever possible I love to work with the Pacific North West Best! Bernie Jacobs , Greg Morrison, Eric Venlinde, BIll Anschell, Darine McCledenen, Brian Kirk, Mikel Rollins, Reggie Goings, Michael Powers, Douglas Barnette, Karin Kajita, Darin Motamady, Beth Wulff..the list goes on and on!

To be connected to people and organizations that want to have a 'Special Event" something memorable, where people will have fun, and where they can raise the captial they need to meet their individual, corporate, private and public goals.

I need a executive producer to help launch a new product. I need a label and distribution invitation.

Music Wise, like the legends of the past, learned from listening and taking classes at U.W., Seattle Central, and some of the best vocal coaches in the area: Gretta Matassa, Becka Duran, Josie Howell, Overton Berry.

Theraputic Wise, holding a MSW Graduate Degree from the University of Washington School of Social Work.

Headlined at: The Triple Door, The Asian Art Museum, The Tacoma Art Museum, The Wellington, Columbia City Theatre, The International Museum of Glass, City of Seattle, City of Bellevue, The New Orleans, Shoreline Arts Festival, Vashon Arts Council, The Seattle Centerhouse, Egans, Whidbey Island Jazz Educator's Workshop, Earshot Jazz Jazz Poetry Festival, 4 culture Touring Artist 2009 Kickoff. and much more

In Program Management The YWCA The YMCA King County Work Training Shoreline Community College The Casey Family Program