Wenso Ashby featuring Zsame’
Wenso Ashby is Smooth Jazz Defined! Wenso Ashby, a talented songwriter, producer, and keyboardist is known for his rhythmic inventiveness and collective improvisation. Wenso Ashby has delighted audiences from coast to coast performing his style of music that embraces hard hitting groove based rhythms with timeless melodies and soulful vocals.
With his 2011 release, “The Moment of Truth”, Wenso decided to once again be an independent artist. In his own words he is “Blessed” to share his gift with the world. Being an independent artist allows creative freedom to record and perform. He loves performing live on stages from small intimate 100 seat venues to large festivals. He has open up for national recording artists like Saxophonist Kim Waters, Bassist Gerald Veasley, and Songwriter/Singer Kenny Lattimore, Jason “Malletman” Taylor, and Idol winner Ruben Studdard, and Paris Bennett. He has appeared on network TV and his music can be heard both nationally and internationally.
Zsamé grew up in Chicago, where she began singing at an early age. Her love of music compelled her to sing continually, and she began to write original songs as a young girl. She used soul and R & B music as her influences, and found inspiration in such female visionaries as Whitney Houston, Chaka Kahn, Mariah Carey, Natalie Cole and Etta James.
In the spring of 2004, she caught the notice of accomplished jazz artist Wenso Ashby. As the lead vocalist for Wenso Ashby Contemporary Jazz with Soul, she has appeared at multiple Minnesota jazz clubs, cafés and upscale restaurants. She has also lent her vocal talent to many charitable fundraising events, including appearances at Habitat for Humanity Taste of Minneapolis fundraisers, the African American Architects Scholarship Banquets, Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota Walk around Como Lake, Ms. Minnesota’s 1st Annual Kid’s Day Minnesota and the Minnesota Chapter of the National Black MBA Scholarship Banquet.
Zsamé has found her true place in the world of smooth jazz. Her soulful vocals will have you feeling every bit of her emotions as if they were your very own.
The Wenso Ashby band featuring Zsame’ are an excellent choice for Corporate Events, Weddings and Festival entertainment.
Watch this Demo Video of Wenso Ashby featuring Zsame’ to hear how wonderfully they will perform for you…
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