Our Mood "Swings" With Kenneth & Saisa
Two Talented & Seasoned Jazz Artists come together to fuse Progressive, Instrumental, Vocal - Swing & Bee Bop Jazz Styles!
Kenneth: Trumpeter & Drummer At A Glance...
Hello and Thank you for checking us out!
Kenneth P. McDonald, A Washington D.C. native, and Regional Performing Artist grew up with a love for music. Multi-faceted at Drum and Trumpet, Drums were his first instrument and the trumpet was soon to follow. Music was definitely a main stay in his childhood home. With an older brother who at the time was considered one of DC's finest musicians, sometimes you get inspired! Kenneth studied music throughout high school and was already playing semi-professionally as a teen. His licks and chops on both instruments hit on several genre' of music. Kenneth started playing trumpet with the Busey Brothers band and show in Washington, D.C. as a teenager and has played lead trumpet with many well established bands of several genres.
Kenneth performs Straight Ahead Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Neo-Jazz, encompassing both the New school, the Old school and alternative mixes always for a smooth vibrant sound no matter what Genre!
Kenneth is the Executive Producer for Indigo-Soul Feeling released in 2009: TO LISTEN, COPY INTO ADDRESS BAR:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Indigo-Soul-Feeling-Mood-Swings/dp/B002GNOP50
Indigo Soul features original Jazz compositions composed & arranged by Kenneth, with a unique original twist on his version of Sunflower!
Some of Kenneth's Favorite Performance Venues include Jazz Clubs, Performing Arts Venues, Keystone, Blues Alley, Jazz Festivals, DMV Area Festivals, Casino's, Colleges, Universities, Private, Galas, Celebratory and Yours!
Skill/Title: Trumpet Player. Other skills: Drums Player. Genre: Jazz Other Genres: Alternative, Blues, Christian, Contemporary, Hip-Hop/Rap, Pop, R&B/Soul, Reggae, Rock.
SAISA:JAZZ VOCALIST At A Glance...
Hello and Thank you for checking us out!
Saisa is a native of Baltimore whose formative musical influences manifested early in the Public Schools of Baltimore when she competed for a pedagogy scholarship to the Peabody Conservatory of Music and performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Her explorations as a jazz artist, enthusiast, and entrepreneur began with being the front lady for popular Jazz trio’s, quartets, quintets and performing at local and regional venues and jam sessions. Saisa is a Performing Artist and Record Producer (Saisa Live and Grand Piano Bar Featuring Mel Spears): TO LISTEN, COPY INTO ADDRESS BAR:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7D7rsiBvt6yh8zzFLdDhXx?si=lyowS4ImQia8KMoAAXnFjw
https://music.apple.com/us/search?term=saisa%27s%20grand%20piano%20bar%20featuring%20mel%20spears
Saisa has worked extensively in Jazz groups, Jazz festivals (Artscape/Columbia festival of the Arts/Inner Harbor) Clubs (D.C, MD,VA), Concerts (Saisa swinging Duke Ellington/Saisa Swinging Sassy Sarah Vaughn & features in Women in Jazz & The Cotton Club-Maryland Museum of African Art Jazz Venues). Saisa has been graced to work with stellar regional and International pianists/ musicians including the late legendary Ellis Larkins (Sarah Vaughan), Mel Spears (Billie Holiday), Jerry Gordon, Lionel Jiggets; Morris Dow (Ink Spots), Charles Covington, Ron Holloway, Wade Beach, David Bunn & many more!
Fondest Local/Regional Performance Memories
Some of her PERFORMANCE Snapshots include • Gordon Center Performing Arts • Artscape • Columbia Festival of the Arts • Baltimore Washington Jazz Festival • Gertrudes at the BMA • The Haven Lounge • The One Step Down • Twins • Harbor Place & Gallery “Jazz under the Stars” • Convention Center “New Years”” • World Trade Center “Jazz Sunsets • Howard, Essex and Dundalk Community Colleges • School for the Performing Arts • Zoomarang , The 219 and numerous other performances.
Some of her FEATURE articles include• Women in Jazz (Baltimore Sun)& The Maryland Museum of African Art. The Afro American News Paper: Ellis Larkins & Saisa feature • Musicians Monthly Magazine (Artist of the Month) • Catonsville Times “People” • WJZ T.V “On Time” WBFF TV, WEAA Interviews: Gary Ellerbe (88.9) • WEAA FM Sister’s Circle • Jazz Workshops/Performance. Some of her AWARDS include • Governors Citation- “Saisa Live” • House Resolution- “Saisa Live” • Senatorial Citation- “The Arts.”
Saisa can be reached via email at : instituteofvocaljazz@gmail.com & https://saisasvirtualvocaljazzcafe.com (COPY iNTO ADDRESS BAR tO VIEW)
As a Jazz Entrepreneur, Saisa founded the newly reinstated Institute of Vocal Jazz, Sounds of Saisa (Booking and Band performance), and served as the Executive Producer to Saisa’s Grand Piano Bar featuring Mel Spears on Piano. She has taught vocal basics and private lessons at the community college level. She also conducts vocal coaching privately.
SHARING JAZZ INFLUENCES FOR OUR MOod Swings!!
Please use Links below due to copyright protections!thankS!
Kenneth Live on Trumpet
Our Mood Swings Founder/Trumpeter!
Kenneth performs Straight Ahead Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Neo-Jazz, encompassing both the New school, the Old school and alternative mixes always for a smooth vibrant sound no matter what Genre!
Hi! I am Kenneth. I look forward to Working with you!
SAISA Live on SPOTIFY/ITUNES
Our Mood Swings Jazz Vocalist!
Saisa Performs Straight Ahead Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Neo-Jazz, encompassing both the New school, the Old school and alternative mixes always for a smooth vibrant sound no matter what Genre!
Hi! I am Saisa. I look forward to Working with you!
Contact Us
Let's Connect
Do you have questions, want to book a show, or collaborate on a new piece? Reach out, and let's make music happen.
Our Mood Swings
Subscribe
This website uses cookies.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.