Sahara Entertainment

Introduction: Volora Howell is an international jazz vocalist who studied classical music, gospel, voice and music theory for four years, before going on to earn a B.S. in Journalism from Suffolk University and a master's from New England Conservatory of Music. As a vocalist, Volora has performed in New York City hotspots, the Lenox Lounge, Blue Note, Sugar Hill Bistro, Copeland's, and the 5-Spot, among others. She has also toured Italy, Japan, the UK, Trinidad and Tobago, and Grenada. Volora is winner of the Producer and Host Cable Award, "Woman of the Week". She received a "Diva Award" for newcomer artist extraordinaire on the Piscataway, NJ Cable Show "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!" Volora was also nominated "Best Female Jazz Vocalist" in Boston for her show "A Tribute to Phyllis Hyman". Volora's band, with Pianist Isaac Ayala, is also with the Sultans of Swing 21. The band has performed multiple times at the Kennedy Center, working with both Quincy Jones and Wynton Marsalis. The band's sax/flute player, Cleave Guyton, has been nominated for a Grammy. Volora's band performs at Red Rooster, Ginny's Supper Club, Smoke Jazz, Lennox Lounge, and Kitano Jazz as well as in festivals, cultural affairs, events, parks, etc. Musicians are as follows: * Isaac Ben Ayala, Keyboard * Belden Bullock, Bass * Vincent Ector, Drums * David Lee Jones, Saxophone and Flute You can listen to songs on YouTube. Jazz Vocalist Legend Etta Jones said "Volora can sing anything". Living Legend Donald Harrison said "I could have been a superstar". Hugelyn Fierce, former CEO at JALC, said Volora's CD is slammin'. Joe Franklin said "Volora's music is sensational". Tony Camillo, composer and Grammy award winner (Midnight Train to Georgia), said Volora has such a beautiful voice