Barbara Knight

• Born: August 05, 1958, Cleveland, OH
• Active: '80s, '90s, 2000s
• Genres: Jazz
• Instrument: Vocals

Biography

A talented jazz singer based in the Cleveland area, Barbara Knight released her first CD with her working quartet, Angel Eyes, in 2007. Knight started on her career a little late, not working on becoming a jazz vocalist until she had an opportunity to sing with her college jazz ensemble at Kent State. After graduating with a degree in Voice and Music Education, she began a 13-year association with the Harry Hershey Orchestra in 1980, including a two-year stint with the band in the show Stompin' at the State. Since 1993, Knight has been the singer with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. Other important associations include working in the Midwest with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the Famous Jazz Orchestra, and as a regular guest with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. Knight recorded Night and Day in 2001 with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra plus strings. Angel Eyes from 2007 not only features her singing but her arrangements. She performs with a quintet regularly in Northeastern Ohio. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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