Artist description R&B/BLUES/SOUL with outstanding vocals by Ayanna Hobson,and incredible guitar riffs by Chris Hiatt. A tribute to Buster Forehand's (a.k.a. Little Buster) Music.

Music Style R&B - BLUES - SOUL-JAZZ

Musical Influences Bessie Smith , Billie Holliday, Otis Redding, Buster Forehand (aka LITTLE BUSTER)

Similar Artists Billie Holiday,Sarah Vaughn,Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin,

Artist History Jazz/Blues Vocalist Ayanna Hobson was raised on a Musical diet that consisted of many of the greats such as, B.B. King, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Sarah Vaughn to name a few. Her powerful vocal style, with an operatic four and a half octave range, has often been compared to that of Cleo Laine and Sarah Vaughn, her jazzy vocal stylings to that of Abbey Lincoln and Betty Carter. As a child her musical training included playing Viola, Cello and singing in various Choral Groups, Ensembles and Church Choirs. In California Ayanna and her Acoustic Jazz Ensemble appeared extensively in Clubs, Art Galleries and Concerts throughout San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in addition to other smaller cities in California. Her Hawaiian Group 'ROOTS' gave renowned performances throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Ayanna has also been featured as Lead Vocalist for Glenn Horiuchis free-form Jazz Ensemble 'MAIN FORCE', in San Diego California, and for the Dennis Proctor 'JAZZ QUARTET', on Tour throughout Italy. Ayanna and her hard driving energy has been known to blister the fingers of the most accomplished Musicians and work Audiences into a frenzy. Ayanna was born in McNary, Arizona, raised in Southern California and has relocated from Maui Hawaii, to Phoenix Arizona, where she is currently Singing R&B-Blues-Soul-Jazz Music in the local Clubs with her Group, 'Ayanna & The Soulmates'. Ayanna has just recently completed recording her latest CD 'Looking for A Home, Too' a Tribute to her Collaborator New York's Blues and Soul Legend, Buster (Little Buster) Forehand. AYANNA HAS OPENED SHOWS FOR: Dizzy Gillispie, The Four Tops, The Platters (J.C. Parrish), The Temptations, B.J. Thomas, Little Buster & The Soulbrothers, Eddie Harris, Lamart Johnson, Mary Wells. AWARDS: BILLBOARD MAGAZINE, "AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT" (Original Composition 'MIDNIGHT LULLABY'), SAN DIEGO REP/ACTORS GROUP "BEST ACTRESS", "BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS" PERFORMANCES AT: Celebrity Theater (Phoenix Arizona), Maui Jazz Festival (Hawaii), Jazz Festivals in ROME, MILAN, VENICE, SICILY, SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO, PHOENIX.

Group Members Ayanna Hobson/Vocals,Chris Hiatt/Guitar,Rich Alfano/Bass,Johnny Flores/Drums,Guests Performers,John Cazan,Katherine Quinif,Dean Murphy

Instruments Guitars,Bass,Keyboards, Drums

Albums 'LOOKING FOR A HOME TOO'

Press Reviews "AYANNA Is Amazing! Not Since I First Saw JAMES BROWN, B.B. KING and LITTLE BUSTER In The 1970's Have I Been So Taken By An Artist. Her Talent, Delivery And Charisma Is Second To None, Making Her A Force To Be Reckoned With, It's Time For ARETHA To Pass The Crown!!", Donny Walker, SENIOR PARTNER ARTIST DEVELOMENT TRS MUSIC PROMOTION, PHOENIX AZ. "AYANNA & THE SOULMATES CD 'Looking For A Home Too', Is The Most Soulful Music Ever To Come Out Of Phoenix", Bob Corritore KJZZ 91.5 FM RADIO, PHOENIX ARIZONA. "The Great Success Of An Afternoon Of Fine Music, Is Due To The Caliber Of Performance Provided By AYANNA & THE SOULMATES", Wydale Holmes, FINE ARTS COORDINATOR CITY OF TEMPE ARIZONA." The Songs, Music and Lyrics of AYANNA & THE SOULMATES CD 'LOOKING FOR A HOME TOO' all tell a story, and AYANNA'S vocals are just as dynamic as one of my favorite Entertainers KOKO TAYLOR", Bill Wagner KZUM 89.3 FM, LINCOLN NEBRASKA.

Additional Info AYANNA'S CD IS AVAILABLE @ www.BluesBuff.com, and LITTLE BUSTER RECORDS www.little-buster-records.com

Location Scottsdale, ARIZONA - USA

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