Love Dance, Laurie Vega

Love Dance

Laurie Vega sings "Summer Time" and more!

In addition to performing in New York, Laurie spent seven years in Naples Florida and Orlando Florida under the tutelage of James E. Dale, established composer, arranger, conductor and musical genius.  There, Laurie performed regularly at such places as the Pelican Bay Country Club, Jazz Club at CityWalk, the House of Blues, the Grand Bohemian Hotel, the Citrus Club, Heidi’s Jazz Club, many outdoor jazz concerts, benefits and private functions and was also the lead female vocalist with a popular convention band called the Chosen Few which helped to further expand her repertoire to include a plethora of top 40 songs.

Ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Laurie Vega!

 

Laurie is a professionally trained vocalist specializing in jazz standards; born and raised in Spanish Harlem; graduated from the famed High School of Music & Art in New York City; studied at Mannes School of Music; has a minor in music from SUNY/New Paltz, a BA in Journalism and has performed throughout the city at establishments such as Don’t Tell Mama, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, The Metropolitan Room, Creole, Orbit, The Players Theatre, and many more clubs and  special events. 

 

Lover Man a la Laurie

225 West 134th Street

New York, NY 10030

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  If you are walking down 125th street between Morningside Ave and 5th Ave take a look up. This is the 2nd year that I have had a work of mine selected to become a Banner. Last year my Hazel Scott portrait was one of 5 art banners saluting Harlem women. This year I was lucky enough to be selected again. The theme for this years banners salutes the musical sounds of Harlem. My contribution gives "Big Ups" to old school hip hop. Harlem has contributed names like Doug E Fresh, Biz Markie and Curtis Blow (first rap millionaire) who is shone in my work here.

So when next you are on 125th street don't let all the stores and the Apollo Markie take all of your attention. Look up and look out for the art banners. Mine will be 1 of 4 that will be installed during June - Black Music Month.

Detail of "Hope Comes to Harlem"

In 2009, Displayed  in the Historical Society of Washington DC.