Award-winning vocalist Connye Florance delivers sophisticated, soulful jazz to premier stages nationwide. An esteemed recording artist and performer, she is hailed by audiences as "The Real Deal."
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Celebrated for her velvety warmth, evocative storytelling, and commanding stage presence, Connye brings a "hypnotic brand of musical black magic," with a captivating live experience.Â
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IYKYK- Connye is a "Bullseye" if soulful jazz music is your aim.
 "Sprinkling her hypnotic brand of musical black magic on the sold-out crowd, she cast her first spell in her opening number... "
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                                                 J.Pitcher, ArtNow Nashville
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Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
Rudy's Jazz Room
Music Series Guest Artist; with Kevin Madill, Joe Murphy, Marcus Finnie, and Rod McGaha.
Headliner; with Kevin Madill, Brian Allen, Marcus Finnie, and Jovan Quallo.
 Headliner; with Kevin Madill,Brian Allen, Chester Thompson, and Don Aliquo.
Nashville Jazz Workshop
  The Buzz
"A voice like velvet and wine."
Leon RussellÂ
Music Legend
"A masterclass in jazz excellence. Connye's voice is a soulful journey that stays with you long after the final note."
Sharon Ferrara
Nashville, TN
"Connye doesn't just sing; she tells stories that resonate. Her performances are alway superb!"
Marie Brooks
Jacksonville, FL
A Southern Songbird's Tribute to the Legacy of Jazz
Beyond her gifts as a master vocal stylist and songwriter, Connye has dedicated a significant portion of her career to narrating the rich legacy of jazz as an educator. Her touring one-woman production, Jazz Rhapsody, is a celebrated success.
