Kevyn Lettau
Biography
Kevyn grew up in Berlin, Germany and in the age of 14 moved to San Diego California. By age 17 she'd caught the singing bug and began working with guitarist Peter Sprague singing jazz, R & Band Brazilian music in and around the San Diego area.
Kevyn got her big break when the legendary Brazilian pianist and bandleader, Sergio Mendes, discovered her (Al Jarreau was a mentor, too). She toured and recorded with Mendes for eight years, developing her own vocal style along the way.
Kevyn's first two solo releases were Kevyn Lettau and Braziljazz. They led to critical acclaim and a loyal following both in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in Japan and the Philippines, where she achieved near-superstar status (Kevyn was a spokesmodel for a soft drink company, featured in multiple television commercials and print ads which ran for years). She is currently the spokesmodel for Philippine Airlines and Sunlife Insurance.
In 1992, Kevyn signed with JVC Music, where she continued her journey of musical and personal exploration. She recorded four albums for JVC including Simple Life, Another Season, Universal Language, and The Language of Flowers. With her next label, Universal Music, she recorded Police, (her exploration of the music from the pop/rock genre-bending group), Little Things, and The Color of Love.
Following the release of Bye Bye Blackbird, MCG Jazz and Lettau plan to tour the U.S. in the fall of 2005.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Bye Bye Blackbird will benefit the programs at MCG Jazz.
What's New
Hello to everyone out there! Welcome to my brand new site! Thanks for tuning in! It's been 10 years since I had a CD come out in the States and it is such a huge Blessing.
Tour Dates
8/30/2008
Peter Sprague & I play as a Duo!!!
We just finished recording our Duo CD called entitled 'What is Enough?'
Come help us celebrate!
http://laveleejazzclub.com
8/17/2008
Brunch at Mario's Place
doors open at 2
We play from 3 to 5
Riverside
be sure to make a reservation!
951-684-7755
www.mariosplace.com
8/15/2008
Kevyn & Peter Sprague
Dizzy's in San Diego
8/2/2008
Kevyn at La Vee Lee
http://laveleejazzclub.com
6/27/2008
Duo Concert w. Russell Ferrante
La Vee Lee
2 shows 8:30 and 10:30
12514 Ventura Blvd. Studio City Ca. 91604
http://laveleejazzclub.com
5/11/2008
Mother's Day Concert
This is a really special event. There will be at least 10 singers each doing a few songs from the Great American Songbook!!!
Call Cathy Segal-Garcia for more info and tickets!
(818)368-8839 or email her at cathy@cathysegalgarcia.com