Tonette ‘TJ’ Jeanine - Vocals
Johnny 'JR' Ramos - Keyboards/ Guitar
Euldrago "Dre" Johnson - Drums
James 'JAP' Prothro - Bass
Lucky Jackson- Saxophone
Tonette Jeanine (a.k.a. T. J.), has been performing since the 3rd grade. Growing up in Richmond, CA, she honed her singing and performing skills at church, and then as a principal singer at Richmond High School in the A Capella choir. Considered a “vocal prodigy,” at the tender age of 13, she began taking singing lessons with Tommie Sue Anderson of the San Francisco Metropolitan Opera Company. Although Tonette grew up singing gospel, she also listened to and embraced various genres of music, especially R&B and Jazz. Her early musical influences were Nancy Wilson, Shirley Bassey and Sarah Vaughn.
Upon graduation from Richmond High, T.J. received the Bank of America Award in Music - Outstanding Vocalist. She then went on to attend the University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music, in Stockton, CA, where she studied opera, and graduated with a Degree in Vocal Performance.
Considered a “true entertainer,” T.J. has a three octave range, and a voice that is mesmerizing, rich and powerful!! One minute she is belting out a tune reminiscent of Chaka Khan, and the next, singing a ballad in the sultry husky tones of Sarah Vaughn. Her voice is a “true” instrument and she takes you on a musical journey, painting a picture with her voice through the interpretation of the lyrics.
Presently, T. J. is a principal performer with J’La Chic Production Company’s musical “ Down Broadway”.
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