June 15 – Heather Ramsey Clark

Vocalist and pianist Heather Ramsey Clark knows no limits. The acclaimed soul, jazz and R&B vocalist brings her unique vocal and piano styling to songs from every era. A classically trained musician turned vocal pop artist, producer, arranger and songwriter, Heather has released two albums to critical acclaim, and is preparing for a European tour this November, as well as a release of her first EP of originals later this year. Her vocal inspirations include Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Eva Cassidy, Sara Bareilles and Karen Carpenter, to name just a few. Her music is available on iTunes and CDBaby.com.

In addition to her performance work, Heather shares her passion for music as a vocal and performance instructor at the Midwest School of Voice in Carmel, which she co-owns with her husband, Blair Clark. Their latest endeavor, Young Voices Inspire, allows young vocal artists the opportunity to work in a semi-professional setting performing popular music as a group. A strong advocate for women in the arts, Heather co-founded Isis of Indiana and the Girls Create Music Songwriting Camp with her longtime friend and collaborator, Dr. Monika Herzig. Their work has inspired countless young women to create and explore their own passion for music and songwriting.

June 22 – Cynthia Lane

June 29 – Blair Clark

July 27 – Blue Dorian Jazz
> www.bluedorianjazz.com

The Blue Dorian Jazz Combo is a piano, bass, and drums trio, and often adds saxophone, guitar, and vocals as requested by clients. The group plays classic jazz, covering artists like Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, and Sonny Rollins, and vocal tunes include the styles of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Michael Buble. The combo plays private parties, receptions, and banquets in the Indianapolis area, and has traveled to Bloomington and Chicago for special events. The combo has also been featured in several local artist spotlights and concert series in the area.

August 3 – Kelleen Strutz
> www.kelleenonline.com

Kelleen Strutz, known simply as Kelleen, is an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Musically versatile, Kelleen masterfully integrates jazz, classical, and pop standards to create a timeless sound best described as Classic Fusion.

Born and raised in Valders, WI, Kelleen’s fascination with the piano began when she was just 3 years old. She frequently performed with her parents and siblings at church and community events, and began intensive classical piano studies at the age of 10. Kelleen won numerous awards in local and national piano competitions, and eventually accepted a full music scholarship to Butler University in Indianapolis, IN where she earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Piano Performance.
While attending Butler, Kelleen began experimenting vocally and sought out opportunities to sing around the city. Enthusiastically received by Indianapolis audiences, Kelleen became hooked on performing and began to pursue music fulltime.

Immediately upon graduation, Kelleen released her debut CD, Simply Beautiful, in 2003, featuring over 30 of Indianapolis’ finest musicians, including world-renowned bassist Frank Smith and the legendary Jimmy Guilford. Simply Beautiful received high accolades from area DJs and music critics and it continues to sell both nationally and internationally.

More recently, Kelleen was featured guest vocalist on the Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra CD, An Old Soul, ranked one of the Top 10 Recordings of 2009 by Jazziz Magazine. Her performance on the project has been described as “seductive” and “slinky and earthily sirenic, breathy and erotic…”.
Frequently invited to collaborate with other performing artists, Kelleen has performed with internationally-acclaimed flutists, William Bennett and James Walker, and tours with renowned Metropolitan Opera soprano Angela Brown. She has also been the featured performer at numerous charitable and civic events including The Rose Awards at the Indianapolis Convention Center, The Music, Martin, and Me at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, LotzaJazz at Washington Park, Hot Licks, Cool Chics at the Indiana History Center, and The Ronald McDonald House Gala at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

A founding member of the piano trios The Three Beats and KEY Trio, Kelleen is the featured vocalist in the Souled Out Band, and performs locally, nationally, and internationally at numerous venues, festivals, and special events. For more information, visit www.kelleenonline.com.

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