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Jazz vocalist Kristine Key has been praised by critics as "an accomplished performer in the fullest sense of the word." She has been noted for her "jazz sensibility...clear sound...good range." She not only sings the melodies yet interprets the lyrics and conveys the emotion of a song.

Kristine has come into her own as a singer and performer by entertaining audiences in a variety of venues as well as performing in formats ranging from a piano vocal duo to a big band. She has shared the stage with such talents as Nancy Wilson, Branford Marsalis and Arthur Prysock. In Boston she was nominated for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist-Boston Music Awards. Now residing in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area, she has delighted audiences with her performances at Jazz Night in Southwest at Westminster Church, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the theatrical production-- SISTA’S CAN SA-A-NG, The Jazz Concert Series at The Other Barn, The Summer Concert Series at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park, the Adams Morgan Day Festival and Monday Night Jazz at Vicino’s.

Kristine began her performing career at age 10 when she sang O HOLY NIGHT for her elementary school’s Christmas Program. In high school she began voice lessons and in subsequent years she continued her vocal/musical studies in private instruction and at Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory.

With her warm personality and beautiful voice, Ms. Key delights audiences wherever she goes. So keep your eye on Kristine Key. She is a lady with a song
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