JazzTimes magazine calls Typhanie Monique a “modern Sarah Vaughan” with iridescent Lena Horne traces. She is a favorite among Midwest music lovers. Typhanie is an educator, performer and recording artist. Her three independently produced, critically acclaimed albums have won the attention of Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune jazz critic, and thousands of loyal fans. She has performed on the same stage as jazz’s most prestigious musicians, such as Joe Lovano and Chris Potter, The Manhattan Transfer, Mavis Staples, and Mavis Steaples. Typhanie is a bold and engaging performer who can reach the heart of her listeners. She has performed at some of jazz’s most prestigious venues including Chicago’s Jazz Showcase, CityWinery, Smalls Jazz Club in NewYork and The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. At major outdoor festivals such as Taste of Chicago or the Chicago Jazz Festival, she has entertained audiences and brought a crowd to their feet. Typhanie’s much-anticipated album CALL IT MALIC reflects her intense passion as a singer and hard-earned maturity as a person. The album is intended to be both a conversation as well as a journey. It combines jazz and pop songs with originals written by Typhanie. This album is a call-and response of intense emotion and thoughtful reflection. The album features 10 tracks that showcase Typhanie’s vocal range and versatility. She takes listeners along the difficult roads of love and struggle, heartbreak and acceptance, as well as the road to rebirth. CALL ITMAGIC features guest contributions by clarinetists Ken Peplowski, Victor Goines, Tony Monaco, the B-3 organist Tony Monaco, and Joel Frahm. It was produced with Grammy-recognized producer Jeff Levenson. Monique is a sought-after vocal coach and educator. She was also on the adjudication panel for the 2015 Thelonious Monk Vocal Jazz Competition. She studied privately with Bobby McFerrin and Shelia Jordan, as well as Mark Murphy, the late leg-endary vocalist. She is a lifelong student and advocate of the art of singing. from www.typhaniemonique.com
