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Marty Zide
Marty Zide
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Carla Bizzett
Carla Bizzett
Mom, Wife, Singer, Songwriter, Graphic Artist and Designer. Started
singing at the tender age of 3 under the tutelage of her parents who
toured with a gospel choir in the late 1940's. The family would spend
hours singing 3 part harmony during long road trips. She grew up
singing in church. At the age of 8 her family moved to rural West
Africa. For years following this, she listened to local West African
music and her parent's extensive jazz and gospel collections. This
planted the seeds for her love of jazz classics as well as World Beat
music. Her style influences, in addition to her mother, were Carmen
Mcrae, Billy Holiday, Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan,
Roberta Flack and Mahalia Jackson. Carla has been singing
professionally since 1993. Featured artist in Jazz Now Magazine
June 1994. Aired her first original single on local radio in
Sacramento, CA, "Skinny Women Can't Sing The Blues" also in
1994. Since then she has continued to perform in local venues both
in Colorado and California and to write songs. A flexible singer who
can render a smooth jazz ballad as easily as a funky dance tune or a
heart felt gospel song. Has produced two collections of originals
and is currently working on a gospel collection. CIO, fund raiser and
Praise & Worship leader for The Gleaning Field Foundation and for
the homeless In His Cross Ministries. Born in Cobleskill, New York and
grew up in rural West Africa. Currently living in Southern California.
Available for public venues, private parties and Christian events.
singing at the tender age of 3 under the tutelage of her parents who
toured with a gospel choir in the late 1940's. The family would spend
hours singing 3 part harmony during long road trips. She grew up
singing in church. At the age of 8 her family moved to rural West
Africa. For years following this, she listened to local West African
music and her parent's extensive jazz and gospel collections. This
planted the seeds for her love of jazz classics as well as World Beat
music. Her style influences, in addition to her mother, were Carmen
Mcrae, Billy Holiday, Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan,
Roberta Flack and Mahalia Jackson. Carla has been singing
professionally since 1993. Featured artist in Jazz Now Magazine
June 1994. Aired her first original single on local radio in
Sacramento, CA, "Skinny Women Can't Sing The Blues" also in
1994. Since then she has continued to perform in local venues both
in Colorado and California and to write songs. A flexible singer who
can render a smooth jazz ballad as easily as a funky dance tune or a
heart felt gospel song. Has produced two collections of originals
and is currently working on a gospel collection. CIO, fund raiser and
Praise & Worship leader for The Gleaning Field Foundation and for
the homeless In His Cross Ministries. Born in Cobleskill, New York and
grew up in rural West Africa. Currently living in Southern California.
Available for public venues, private parties and Christian events.
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| Featured Song "Falling In Love" written and sung by me arranged by Barry Wedgle on Guitar. Sneak preview of my CD in progress Check back in November 2011 for updates (sound file may take a few minutes to load depending on your download speed) |
| I Love God, my family, friends, Music and art |
| God has been both merciful and generous to me for which I am deeply grateful. All Glory and Honor to Him! |