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THE MUSIC OF SANDRA BASSETT

Biography

INTRODUCING SANDRA BASSETT

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Sandra Bassett is an engaging, entertaining, and gifted singer with a powerful vocal range and a smooth delivery. Originally from Detroit, MI and now based in Phoenix, AZ, Sandra embraces the musical history of her birthplace and enjoys performing in many styles, including Jazz, R&B, Motown and Blues.

Sandra is a unique and versatile musician in any setting and is an accomplished piano & organ player in addition to also playing the alto sax. Her album “Just for You”, featuring beloved jazz and R&B standards, was released independently in 2018 and promoted heavily with live appearances in the United States and Japan.

Performing many dates yearly as a solo artist, duo, trio and with her bands, the Motown Experience and September Soul, Ms. Bassett is comfortable in many formats as a headliner, supporting artist, or as a package performer.

Sandra is also an accomplished workshop leader and lecturer, having lectured on jazz at the MIM, Tempe Center for the Arts, and Many other venues in the valley.

Sandra is currently the CEO of the Phoenix Center for the Arts.

Music

Enjoy samples from Sandra's latest album "Just for You"

Sandra's published releases include:

“To Love You”, Original Song Single release 2020
“Just for You”, an album of beloved Jazz and R&B Standards (2018)
“Ain’t No Sunshine”, video release Down at Michaels Live, w/ Spooky Kool, (October 2016)
“Must I Do”, Featured Vocalist, “Do You Have the Time” CD, w/ Spooky Kool, (October 2016)
“Till I Met You”, Featured Vocalist, “Do You Have the Time” CD, w/ Spooky Kool, (October 2016)
“Spooky Kool”, Keyboardist, “Do You Have the Time” CD, w/ Spooky Kool, (October 2016)
“Hold Me”, Featured Vocalist, “The Spirit of Spooky Kool” CD, w/ Spooky Kool, (August 2014)

“An engaging, entertaining, and gifted Jazz and R&B singer with powerful, smooth vocals, and a great range!”

Videos

“My Favorite Things” live piano and vocals

“My Funny Valentine” promo video

Three song showcase live in Kyoto Japan

"Summertime" live with September Soul

“Ain’t No Sunshine” live with Spooky Kool

“Get Here” live for the musical “Hats”

Past Performances

Sandra Bassett has shared the stage with many notable artists in music venues throughout the United States and abroad.

Sandra's vocal performance highlights include:

Youth Teacher, Sounds Academy, Motown Show, March - May 2023
Mistress of Ceremonies, The Nash, Fundraiser April 2023
National Anthem, Phoenix Suns Round 1 Playoffs, Footprint Arena, Phoenix Arizona, April 2023
Concert Series, Paloma Park, Peoria, AZ March 2023
Opening Act for the Temptations, Scottsdale Performing Arts Center, January 2023
Out To Lunch, Mesa Arts Center, MOTOWN EXPERIENCE, October 2022
Headliner, Special Event Performances: The Nash, Chandler Center for the Arts, Mesa Arts Center, Tempe Center for the Arts, City of Goodyear, City of Peoria 2022
Artist in Residency, Westside Blues & Jazz, Since April 2021
Headliner, Sandra Bassett’s Motown Experience, CC Theater Mesa, AZ, September 2021
Headliner, Sandra Bassett’s Motown Experience, Chandler Center for the Arts, August 2021
Headliner, Love Songs Show, Chandler Center for the Arts, February 2021
Headliner, Sandra Bassett’s Motown Experience West Valley Arts HQ, March 2020
Headliner/Producer Strings Jazz Concert at the Peoria Arts Center January 2020 featuring Sandra Bassett
Writer/Producer/Director/Performer Chandler Center for the Arts Black History of Chandler Program February 2020
International Jazz and R&B Singer, Kyoto Japan, Selected Repos 2018 & 2019
Host/Producer/Podcaster, International Jazz Day Mesa Center for the Arts April 2019
Headliner/Producer, Scottsdale Diversity Day, Motown Show, January 2019
Opening Act for Will Donato (international saxophonist) Tempe Center for the Arts December 2017
Current, Vocalist/Manager for September Soul (Jazz & R&B), 5-piece band, Phoenix, AZ
Current, Vocalist/Manager for Sandra Bassett’s Motown Experience, 7pc band, Phoenix, AZ
Current, Vocalist/Keyboardist for The Sandra Bassett Trio & Quartet (Jazz) Phoenix, AZ
Current, Keyboardist/Vocalist & Music Director for Spooky Kool Band (Original Jazz, Funk), Phoenix, AZ
Featured Vocalist, Phoenix Book Tour Opening for Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, Phoenix, AZ (2016)
Vocalist/Manager for Allure R&B performing at Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI
Featured Vocalist for Positively Powerful Women Awards Event, Ritz Carlton Phoenix 2015