Artist description A creative pianist and vocalist, having a unique and joyful personality, Laurel Jean honors The Lord, reaching to inspire people of all ages. With her vivid instrumental portraits and delightful sense of humor, she brings words that touch the heart and reflect the love of Jesus. She underscores her optimism with grace and poise, affirming: "Blindness is my opportunity to see things in a different light."

Music Style Spiritual and inspirational vocals and intrumentals

Artist History Laurel Jean began her career as a pianist and singer/songwriter at the age of fourteen, and recorded her first album while still a teenager. Entertaining for casual and formal events, Laurel Jean offers a musical variety from semi-classical to popular standards of yesterday and today. She's a favorite at community, church, business and family functions, personalizing her program for each occasion-- concerts, dinner music, receptions, banquets, fairs and festivals, conventions and retreats. Her unique combination of Gospel, comedy, country, ragtime, Celtic, folk, blues and jazz is fun and inspiring for people of all ages. Blind since birth, Laurel Jean took up her study of music at the age of five, and was formally instructed in keyboard and vocal theory for ten years. She attended public school through ninth grade, where Braille and independent cane travel were added to her curriculum. Following ninth grade, Laurel Jean transferred to the Hadley School for the Blind, Winnetka, IL, which enrolls eleven thousand students worldwide. Through Hadley's distance education, she added business and Braille music courses to her high school agenda, and graduated with honors. As a post-graduate, Laurel Jean was named Hadley's 1993 Student of the Year. An experienced lyricist, composer, and arranger, Laurel Jean continues her research of musical styles, especially the study, promotion, and piano interpretation of traditional music from around the world. Laurel Jean has also completed advanced studies of Braille through the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Her academic and musical achievements have earned her national recognition. Get acquainted with Laurel Jean! You will enjoy vivid instrumental portraits, a delightful sense of humor, and words that touch the heart.

Albums 88 Keys to the Kingdom, Peaches and Honey, MOOD SWINGS, Vision Through Your Eyes , Mother Of Salvation, Traditional Instrumentals, Music From The Heart, Home for Christmas

Press Reviews Pastor Lawrence G. Beebe, First Christian Church, Effingham, IL "God has richly blessed you. With grace and humor, you have brought joy to our church and community in your superb piano and vocal music. We love you and pray God's continued blessing in your unique ministry." ............................... More comments on Laurel Jean can be found under the "Praises" tab on her web site at: http://www.laureljean.com/

Location Shelbyville, IL - USA

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