Cheryl Conley

My ... How fast the time goes! I'm enjoying my 'freedom' and working on my 'goals' ~  Paying dues like everyone else in this business! ~ I've been writing as well as working on some new tunes to learn, from a list of 'request' and am seriously considering the title REQUEST for my next CD .. Hanging out at JAM sessions is paying off.  I met some nice gentlemen who are serious about perserving the JAZZ experience here in the LA area..snagged a good gig..I hope all of you are mindful of your health. It seems…

    Well everyone.  There are many of us dedicated to keeping Jazz alive.  Its so sad when the venues shrink and you get cancelled because the owner wants Rock and Roll.  This past week-end I spent a little time at one of my favorite places to perform, CAFE 322 in beautiful Sierra Madre California.  Sadly it was to say goodbye.  Yes they closed their doors. No more Jazz or anything else at CAFE 322.  On July 5, 2005 they opened and I was the first Jazz vocalist to sing on their stage.  What a nice place…

Welcome 2012.  I must say I had the best time of my life, while performing at the Crown Plaza Hotel LAX December 22nd. We were treated like royality.  Merrel is a jewel.  The band was slammin..Rick Olson, Kenny Elliot, Jeff Litton, & Scott Mayo.  I love when a friend from the past shows up at a gig.  Nice seen' you Ron Zeno.  Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue was a blast as always.  We (Newell Canfield, Clarence Robinson, Bobby Pierce, Jimmy Kousakis and Gaston Renee) were back for the 6th year doing the 'Santa…

Hello fans!! It's been a beautiful summer here in Southern California.  Been taking in the Jam sessions around the L.A. area.  Recorded two songs for a movie  two weeks ago at a nice studio in Burbank CA.  I was the vocal coach for a 'Gospel Choir' for a commerical for Ally Bank last week.  Did a grave-side service in Costa Mesa with bassist Harry Smith..First time I had 48 hrs to learn a song..'Alexandra Leaving'  pretty song.

 I'll be back on Hollywood & Highland September 11, 2011 at the Renaissance…

July 19, 2011

A big Thank You to all of you who came out tonight!! I had a nice time!  The crowd was fablous!!

Hello !  Wishing you well!!

As long as this planet spins  and holds us all,  our lives go on.  To some it's been hell.

We're armed with coping mechanisms.  So how tough are you?

The weather sure has been actin' strange,  and now birds are droppin' from the sky?

I say don't give up.  You woke up.  You can make it better.  Be nice.

Been thinkin' about my next project.  I've always wanted to do an album with different guitar players;  add bass, a violin and maybe a cello....   Taking request.   

Stay…

Performing inside of St Andrews Church, located in Pasadena California, was a treat.  The sounds swirled around the marble pillars, mixing with the beautiful acoustics. The audience appreciating the artistry of each musician.  Tenor Sax player Carl Randal and his wonderful group made it feel like I was in heaven as  I stood at the edge of the steps facing this enormous space and reaching back my thru childhood memories. How many times had I climbed those choir loft stairs hoping no stange person would…

I had the best time tonight at the Jazz Party at St Philips' on Stanford St. in Los Angeles. Wow what a party..celebrating 103 years and still going strong  Nice way to celebrate. Everyone was so nice.  Thank you for the supper and the love. Thank you Donnell Lambert, Mike Hughes and Chico Fernandez.  You guys sounded great.!! So It was 108 when we arrived at 3:00 pm and it was 92 when I got back to Altadena at 9:00 pm..I love California..