Tawanda - Smile - Music CD

2022 release. Smile is the debut release from Tawana, winner of the 2020 Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition. Backed by a stellar band featuring Josh Nelson (piano), Tamir Handelman (piano), Kevin Axt (bass), Anthony Wilson (guitar), Gary Meek (saxophone), and others. It features a fresh and adventurous mix of standards and includes an 8-page booklet with essays by esteemed author James Gavin and producer George Klabin.