Description:
Jeannine Rivers is a R&B and Classical Jazz singer-songwriter out of the Midwest who discovered her love of performing at a very early age. Jeannine’s first music award was won in third grade when she sang Al Green’s song” Lets Stay Together” for a talent Contest. She has participated in and won 1st place in Wisconsin state vocal competitions and proceeded on to win 1st place in state wide Regional competitions.

Jeannine Rivers has achieved status as a rising star vocalist by submerging herself in her true passion. Thoroughly acquainted with a wide range of genres and influences including jazz, funk, hip-hop, pop, RnB and Classical, the soulful-voiced chanteuse, bandleader and songwriter has held court at many impressive jazz clubs and music venues throughout the Midwest.

Jeannine currently holds an Associate’s Degree in Music and is currently pursuing her Bachelors’ of Music Arts in Vocal Performance at Cardinal Stritch University. She currently works as a Music Teacher with Above the Clouds, Inc. a non-profit, faith-based, free, creative arts program, in the Milwaukee area. Jeannine is also the band leader for “Jeannine Rivers Group”. (http://www.jeanninerivers.com)

Looking to the future, Jeannine plans to continue collaborating with singers, songwriters and instrumentalists across all genres in both studio and performance settings. The Milwaukee Journal has described Jeannine’s vocal sound as having the precision and diction like that of Dinah Washington with some comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald. Others have compared her to Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Dianna Reeves and Mary J. Bilge

Bookings- 414-795-6003

Names of band members:
Various local musicians......Hal Miller, Ben Hans, Steve Peplin, Adekola Adedapo,...just to name a few.

Style:
R&B, Jazz

Influences:
In addition to the above listed.......Dakota Staton, Phobe Snow, Dinah Washington, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, Melissa Manchester, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cook, Steve Wonder, Mel Torme, Chaka Kahn, Mary Anderson, Jesse Norman, Leontyne Price and many more.........

Website:
http://www.jeanninerivers.com

Booking Information:
Jeannine Rivers
jeanninerivers@aol.com

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