Jazz Singer Aretha Scruggs to Release New EP “Seasons” on Oct. 14th, 2022 | LISTEN!
Up-and-Coming Jazz Vocalist Aretha Scruggs is Set to Release New EP “Seasons”
Aretha Scruggs is a a unique artist who weaves jazz tones with gospel and R&B stylings to make a sound all her own. When she is not residing in Los Angeles she’s out touring the world.
Scruggs started singing at age four with her family group: The Scruggs Sisters, containing her three sisters and two parents Melvin and Wanda Scruggs, on accompanying piano and bass. They opened for world renowned artists such as: The Clark Sisters, Commissioned, Yolanda Adams and Vickie Winans (to name a few), and were awarded the prestigious opportunity to sing for historical events like: Rosa Park’s 80th Birthday party and the Tuskegee Airmen’s Congressional banquet.
After graduating from UCLA, she along with her twin sister Alayna went on to tour as background singers for Natalie Cole and later, Christina Aguilera and Anita Baker. Whether television or live shows, she has also supported diva vocal legends Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Neo-soul powerhouses Jill Scott, India Arie and pop producers/artists Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell. She has also sung with such gospel greats as, Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, Tye Tribbett, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp and Yolanda Adams.
Recently, Aretha released her debut jazz EP, called “Seasons” with her first single “Sunsets” seeing its release this month. The EP includes “Sunsets” – an original tune about family, a modernized rendition on a jazz classic “Autumn Leaves,” (Coming Oct. 7th) and a jazz take on “Ain’t Nobody” a Chaka Khan favorite. She plans to spend 2023 touring this EP within the U.S and abroad and is seeking performance.
Social media handles :
IG : @arethascruggsmusic
FB: @aretha.scruggs.7
https://www.facebook.com/ArethaScruggsStudio
Website: arethascruggs.com
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