Jazz chanteuse/songwriter Carmen Lundy was introduced by the Rev. Peter F. O'Brien as the exception to the rule that pop singers are expected to do originals and jazz performers are supposed to ...

One of the more dynamic vocal presences on the current scene, Carmen Lundy's new live set is absolutely compelling. The stellar musicianship, original choices of material, and Lundy's flexible, ...

The message here is one of love. Love for all the good things that we believe in. Love for what makes us happy, and love for what keeps us on track. Carmen Lundy’s rich alto voice brings jazz to her ...

Three decades later, Ms. Lundy is celebrated throughout the world for her vocal artistry and is highly regarded for her jazz innovation. Her contribution of over 60 self-penned compositions now ...

*To say that Carmen Lundy is sultry is an understatement. Hers is a timeless style and sound that endures across the decades. Her melodious renditions have emerged once more with the release of her ...

How is it possible that a singer of Carmen Lundy’s stature and achievement hadn’t made her Chicago debut as bandleader until Thursday night at the Jazz Showcase? Considering the ambition and ...

Carmen Lundy doesn’t believe in delegating responsibilities. A jazz vocalist, songwriter, arranger, bandleader, actor and painter, she’s spent the past two decades carefully constructing just about ...

Unlike most vocalists in the jazz realm, this Miami-born diva doesn’t always rely on material from The Great American Songbook during her sets. Instead, Carmen Lundy always includes as many of her own ...

Carmen Lundy's contralto voice perfectly conveys the soul and depth of her compositions. She joined Piano Jazz host Marian McPartland in 1999 to perform Mary Lou's Mass by Mary Lou Williams at the ...

Nothing brings out the best in vocalist Carmen Lundy faster than a broken heart. Or at least that's the impression left by "This Is Carmen Lundy," where sad songs easily trump romantic musings. "All ...