KANDACE SPRINGS LIVE TO AIR AT JAZZ FM

AN ANGEL SINGS

I had the opportunity to see Kandace Springs perform at a Live To Air event last night at Jazz FM.  What a treat that was.

This young singer/pianist from Nashville who had been mentored by her famous father Scat Springs along with all his well known artist friends in the R&B genre, is now a well know and accomplished artist in her own right.  From an early age she realized a passion for jazz through her father’s support and being influenced by artist such as Roberta Flack, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Nora Jones to name just a few.

But it was through a video she posted of herself on the net that caught the eye and ears of the late Prince.  He  contacted her directly and within a few days she was on her way to her destiny.

Listening to her speak and hearing her play, I could tell she truly loves her passion.  It’s “Who she is” as she said.  And what a voice?  Her vocal range is vast.  She can call upon softness or strength whenever needed and she is seasoned enough to know just where and when to use it.

Last night she played tunes from her album Soul Eyes (which contains some of her own well written original tracks) along with standards close to her heart.  Her arrangement of Roberta Flack’s “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was mesmerizing.  I told her it was like Roberta was right there singing to us.

Kandace is an energetic, bright and talented artist with a huge future.  She is definitely one to watch. You can learn more about her here.