Kaylene has several albums and a variety of shows. She captivates on vocals, flute . . . and her arrangements, taking us on a journey through jazz with songs such as “Blue Rondo a la Turk,” “Lush Life,” and “Wives & Lovers.” This show is unique and beyond entertaining!
The Singer
Vocals
There's nothing like the energy that comes with a heartfelt performance. I feed off the audience's engagement!
The Flutician
Flute
"Started off playing the flute very young. Loved it so much that I incorporated this instrument into all of my music and performances!"
The Composer
Composer / Orchestrator / Conductor
"When I was just a kid, I'd watch movies in the theater and rewrite the scores in my head! I knew in high school I wanted to score films."
ROMANTIC BOSSA-NOVA is a breathtaking musical performance with a uniquely heart-warming interpretation of Bossa-nova at its best. Antonio Carlos Jobim, Cole Porter, Norman Gimbel, Vinicius de Moraes, & others with the songs “Night & Day,” Corcovado,” “Waters of March,” “Dindi,” “Berimbau,” “Besame Mucho,” and more sung in Portuguese, English, and French by award-winning recording artist, producer, musician Kaylene Peoples.“I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That’s all I know”—Billie Holiday
Kaylene Romanced the World With Romantic Bossa-Nova; My Man is a straight-ahead and classic jazz masterpiece; but All Jazzed Up! started it all.
``Dindi`` featured on Chordify was a thrill. ``Corcovado`` on the Brazilian airwaves let me know it was time for ROMANTIC BOSSA-NOVA 2.``2020AUG 15
The Full Length Album ROMANTIC BOSSA-NOVA is officially Released! Pandora, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, and endless playlists!
2017DEC
Getting into the Christmas spirit and inspired by Sergio Mendes, CAROL OF THE BELLS was released, getting on iHeart Radio. The video “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” was featured on Sonic Soul Radio in Germany just days after the video went live.
2016DEC
Did the first ever concert titled “Romantic Bossa-Nova” with Chase Masterson hosting and guest performing with West Coast Jazz founder Dave Pell, who performed on Sax the song “Corcovado.” After Dave’s tragic passing that following April, the journey to make this show an album began.
2015APR-DEC
In April 2015, I had a dual CD release concert with Bunny Brunel’s INVENT YOUR FUTURE, and for my CD release, MY MAN. The show featured Patrice Rushen. That night I launched Bella Composers; in December 2015, my single “Giant Steps” from MY MAN CD, featuring Hubert Laws won Best Jazz Song for the Akademia Awards.
2005MY JAZZ DEBUT
I release my first jazz album, ALL JAZZED UP! with my single, “Do You Remember,” topping the independent charts, setting a course for an explosion of unforgettable performances!
Been There & Done That
A Seasoned Performer . . .
1218
Live Performances
71
Touring
11
Releases
308