Clydene Jackson
Vocals | Friday at 8:00 pm feat. Nils
Clydene (USA) is an accomplished performer, musician, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger. Her voice can be heard on numerous platinum recordings by celebrated artists, including Rod Stewart, Barbra Streisand, Michael McDonald, Patti LaBelle, and many others. Her vocal style and enormous talent crosses all musical genres. Clydene is well known in the music industry as a “first-call” session singer, twice recognized with the MVP Female Vocalist Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS). Her songs have been recorded by Natalie Cole and Barbara Mandrell. Her voice can be heard on numerous national commercials and prime-time network television shows, as well as top grossing films: Avatar, The Lion King, Toy Story 2, American Gangster, Happy Feet and Superman Returns.
Early in her career, Clydene’s debut album, “Fresh”, produced by the legendary Ray Charles, gave her the opportunity to express her talents as both a singer and songwriter. Her latest CD, “Sparrow”, is a beautiful collection of sacred songs. In her group, GRAVITY 180, she is working on their current CD, which is produced by long time friend and writing partner, Eddie Brown and Nils. Meanwhile, Clydene has begun touring with Nils and is looking forward to the release of her new CD, followed by more touring.
