Professional touring multi-instrumentalist currently performing in Las Vegas as Trombonist/Keytarist with Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple. She has performed on the GRAMMY Awards, “Good Morning America,” and “The Voice,” and over her career in music has worked with a variety of artists ranging from Musiq Soulchild to CeeLo Green to Fantasia and even Oprah Winfrey! She has also served as Music Director for Melanie Fiona and Janelle Monáe, and, she is a Roland artist and Ultimate Ears brand ambassador.
“My passion for music was one of the things that really aided in me getting up every day. It was the inspiration to make sure I did something, and I felt purposeful when I was doing music.”
“That's something that sometimes we take for granted, that we have the opportunity to impact and make somebody feel.”
“It's cool, there's so many musicians and beautiful people who can do talented things, but what is their Why? And so, my Why was being able to spread love with music on any occasion. And we know music has the power to heal.”
“Those artists that I've played with that are in the secular world, they need a sense of peace also. And so, the assignment obviously is to play the music, but I understand my gift allows me to go a little bit further and if they need prayer or they just want to talk and have a safe space, I can be that for them.”
“I played trumpet a little bit. My parents bought me a trumpet. Then I picked up flute. Then I picked up sax along the way. There was electric guitar, bass guitar. I had already started on drums and piano.”
“I came (to Las Vegas) on what could have been the craziest text message I received back in 2021.”
“I was out with Janelle Monáe, CeeLo, and Fantasia all in one year, 2019, going to 2020 before everything shut down.”
“I think people forget (that) sometimes it's not so much about who you know, but some people are watching you, and a year later, they can remember you.”
“I did it afraid and I did it uncertain about what life would bring. But it was the best decision that I've made.”
“As a woman in this industry, I've had my share of challenges. I've had my days where I'm needing to prove more than what I would like to, just based on the commonality of women, or the uncommonality, should I say, in this space.”
“I tell people, there's a fine line between loyalty and common sense. So, if it don't make common sense, even as loyal as you can be, let's err on the side of common sense.”
“Lifetime of Love”