Jazz and R&B with Katia and Bree

Powerhouse Jazz and R&B vocals

Local jazz and R&B powerhouses Katia Cardenas and Bree Turner share the stage for one stellar evening of compelling vocals.

Katia Cardenas lead vocals

Bree Turner lead vocals

Abinnet Berhanu drums

Ted Godbout keys

Taylor Hamilton keys

Ethan Yeshaya bass

Bree Turner has been singing for as long as she can remember–singing with family, in Gospel choirs, and doing background vocals with Jamecia and Paris Bennett and Timotha Lanae. She studied at McNally-Smith College of Music, and performed with the high-powered R&B band “MPLS” for five years; the opening band for Mint Condition and later Stokley. She currently sings with Soul Shack, Boogie Wonderland, Blue Water Kings (the region’s top wedding band) and has appeared with The Avant Garde, The Rhythmic Circus, Good Vibes Group, Jana Nyberg 5, and many other projects.

“Bree embodies the true essence of R&B/Soul. Much respect!” –Chadwick Phillips, The Avant Garde

Katia Cardenas grew up in a musical family and has been singing since childhood. Her professional training came largely “on the job,” recording and performing throughout high school with her musical family. Katia’s jazz combo “Katia Cardenas Quartet” recently appeared again at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Katia also sings with show bands across the region including the Casablanca Orchestra, Sonically Speaking, Boogie Wonderland and Blue Water Kings.

“Katia Cardenas has long since been embraced by elders and peers alike. This is due mostly to raw talent, but she has an affability and charm that is impossible to resist.” –Kevin O’Connor, Jazz 88

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