Vocalist, producer, songwriter, Joan, began her musical career like so many others, singing inthe choir of the Baptist church. Her musical education continued while studying classical voice. Her versatility as a musical stylist allowed her to perform as a vocalist in various genres of music from Jazz, Blues, and Gospel to Soul. Joan arrived in Los Angeles From Michigan in the late 70’s performing primarily as a lead vocalist. A powerful voice and her own jazzy/blues style, her 2005 release CD “Variations” embodies all of this and more. Her CD “Excitable”- (2009) brings together a young New Orleans virtuoso pianist with veteran players, mixing the old with the new, with music that “jumps off the paper”. The CD “You Don’t Know Me” (2006) - Marcus Belgrave’s tribute to New Orleans, Ray Charles and the Great Ladies of Song , as well as “Marcus Charlie & Joan.. Once Again” (2009) are hit collaborations with Jazz Masters Marcus Belgrave & New Orleans Saxophonist, Charlie Gabriel, with new arrangements that will keep you wanting more!! Joan is a touring Lead Vocalist with Marcus Belgrave’s Louis Armstrong, & Ray Charles Tribute Jazz Ensembles. As well as w/ 4th generation New Orlean Charlie Gabriel’s Traditional Jazz Ensemble.

Dazzling Audiences with performances Detroit’s, Legendary Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, CliffBells, Sold out performance at Detroit’s Player’s Playhouse Theatre!~!!... Chicago’s Andy’s JazzClub, The Toronto Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, Huntsville, Ontario Jazz Festival, Kerrytown Concert House, Lansing MI, with Wes Anderson, Randy Gelispie & Marcus Belgrave. Whether she is performing with a traditional big band, or a small ensemble of skilled musicians, listen closely and find yourself transported on a musical journey from the 30’s to the present, including sweet love songs, sorrowful blues, and swinging beats.

e-mail: jbowjazz@gmail.com         Website: www.joanbowbelgrave.com

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“Belgrave's voice is so soothing and sexy, she could give a pit bull goose bumps”
Charles Latimer- Detroit Metro Times 2009

"Mama this gal's got soul from head to toe"
- Leonard Turnevicius, The Hamilton, Ontario Spectator - Ray Charles tribute ensemble
with Marcus Belgrave & Curtis Fuller- 2005 Canadian tour

"Passion and lure.. a sense of intimate and everlasting charm"
- Pete Fallico, KUSP radio, Santa Cruz, CA - KCSM radio, San Mateo, CA

"Elegant… graceful bent notes and perfect pronunciation"
- Linda Yohn, WEMU radio, Ypsilanti, MI

"Joan is a real treat, and together with Marcus Belgrave, this is an act that is a must see and hear.. a great voice, well trained, her voice is deep, smooth and polished…a class act and a beautiful talent"
- Paul Youngman - jazzreview.com - Toronto

"a class act…gospel, jazz, blues and neo soul… Joan is the evolution of the blues"
- Afrikahn Jahmal Dayvs, KKUP San Jose, CA


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