A "Toast to Our Mother's" Day Soulful Jazz & Blues Brunch Concert Performers

Angie Wells’s smoky, well-rounded voice can give listeners shivers on a ballad and then get them tapping their feet when she swings. She captivates her audience with stunning costume changes, humorous banter, and a voice that keeps them hanging on every note. Angie feels every performance is a symbiotic exchange of energy between herself and her audience and gives her all.

Raised on the Baptist hymns childhood, Simply Sandy electrifies audiences with her powerhouse vocals, weaving gospel fire with contemporary soul to deliver messages of hope and resilience.

Innovative songwriter, producer, arranger and performer Sunnie Paxson has already proven herself as a talented jazz pianist and recording artist. Paxson has toured with Grammy award winning bassist Stanley Clarke and has recorded and/or shared the stage with many including Justo Almario, Larry Carlton, Danny Gottlieb and Michael Paulo to name a few. Her compositions and performances can be heard in feature films and television including the smash hit “Desperate Housewives.”

Robin Bramlett is a multifaceted musician known for her mastery of electric, keyboard, upright, and lead bass. With a career spanning diverse genres, she has toured with Klymaxx featuring Cheryl Cooley and collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Rev. Timothy Wright, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Chrisette Michelle, and Eric Darius. Notably, Robin has graced the stage of the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) with Prophet Kim Clement and performed alongside contemporary jazz saxophonist Darren Gholston.

Danielle "Dee Dee" Thompson isn't just a drummer - she's a storyteller. Each beat she lays down is a brushstroke on a canvas of rhythm, weaving tales of soul, funk, and fiery passion. With hands that dance across the kit, Dee Dee paints sonic landscapes, captivating audiences with her infectious energy and improvisational brilliance.

Saxophonist Carol Chaikin brings fire and finesse to the jazz scene, captivating audiences with her soulful interpretations and original compositions. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Chaikin's journey began with classical flute and piano, but her heart found true expression in the improvisational freedom of jazz. Since her 1990 debut, she's carved a unique path, drawing on bebop and hard bop influences while injecting a playful spirit into every note. Whether leading her own ensembles or collaborating with jazz greats, Chaikin's saxophone voice resonates with passion and technical prowess, making her a force to be reckoned with.

Some critics describe her as a jazz singer, others as a blues singer, but all agree that this multi-award-winning producer/vocalist is a storyteller!