Saturday May 10, doors 7 PM, music 7:30
Free/donation
rsvp@chromatic-studios.com
Mikaela Talley is a jazz vocalist whose warm, expressive voice weaves the timelessness of jazz with echoes of soul — a voice shaped by a lifetime immersed in a layered blend of musical traditions. Her rich, emotive sound is deeply influenced by jazz legends Billie Holiday and Nancy Wilson, while also reflecting the influence of artists such as Marvin Gaye, Dionne Warwick, Joni Mitchell, and Bob Marley. Her career has spanned gospel, musical theatre, classical, reggae — including many years leading an all women reggae band in Hawaii — and jazz, each genre contributing to her distinctive tone and dynamic phrasing.
From stages in Hawaii to venues across California and New York, Mikaela brings warmth, range, and authenticity to every performance. Her voice may float like a cool breeze or smolder with deep emotion, yet always engages with the spirit of improvisation. Whether she’s riffing on a standard or unveiling a song of her own, every performance is a conversation–honest, intimate, and infused with a unique and personal expression.
Her debut jazz album, Adventures in Starlight, features timeless standards and her original reggae track, “Joyful Noise.” The album is set for release this May.
Lew Scott, bassist, has been performing in the New York area and throughout the country for many years. He has performed with many notable musicians, including Clark Terry, Conti Condoli, Frank Rosolino, Joe Lavano, Herb Ellis, George Coleman, Dave Liebman, Jack Sheldon, Peggy Stern and John Abercrombie, as well as many others. He has toured with vocalists Melba Morre, Lainie Kazan, Nnena Frelon and Michael Amante. Lew has worked with Anita O’Day, Mark Murphy and many other singers, including Robert Goulet, Vic Damone, Sergio Franchi, Jerry Vale, Al Martino, Eddie Fisher, Florence Henderson, Julie Budd and Lucie Arnaz. He has also performed with many groups, including the Four Aces and the Fifth Dimension. In the past, Lew was a competition cyclist, but now, he rides his bicycle around the county for enjoyment.
Tim Regusis is a pianist and keyboardist who has been active in the jazz scene of the New York City region as well as in the fields of R&B, Latin and various world musics for many years. He has played and/or recorded with Patti Austin, David Byrne, Jonathan Butler, Ruben Blades, Chuck Mangione, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Ofra Haza, Najee, Daniel Ponce, Rick Margitza, Cindy Blackman, Jeff Williams, Akira Ohmori, and many others. He has toured the U.S., Europe, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia and Russia.