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Kemba Cofield
Director of Choral Music, Jazz Vocalist
Location: Atlanta, GA United States
Joined: Jan 8th, 2009
About   (request update)
Kemba Cofield captures the essence of every song she sings by painting a colorful portrait with each lyric, sharing her story that encompasses her joys and pains. She eagerly leads us through a path that celebrates the past and present with sensuality and richness. Her crisp articulation shines through to her soul; and it isn’t until then, that we really meet Kemba Cofield: the internationally known jazz vocalist, recording artist, writer, composer, talent extraordinaire.

"I don't just consider myself a vocalist but a storyteller," she says. "If I'm talking about love, I convey that emotion to the audience." This passionate display of musicianship has entertained diverse audiences nationwide including performances at some of the finest venues such as the Philadelphia Museum, Atlanta’s prestigious High Museum and the New York’s Historic Lenox Lounge. Kemba’s vocal skills have offered her the opportunity to share the stage with the Zapp Band, Midnight Star, Bernard Linnette, Don Braden, The Aaron Goldberg Trio, Takana Miyamoto, Freddie Cole, Rene Marie, and other famed musicians and jazz greats.

The independent premier release of Shades of Kemba in 2005 sustained Kemba Cofield’s place in the music industry. Shades of Kemba matched her powerful resonance with her influential personality, depicting her growth into an established jazz artist. Her first project was completed with collaborations with Wycliffe Gordon, Victor Goines, Marcus Printup, Reginald Veal, Doron Johnson and Alvin Atkinson. Since the release of her sophomore album, Kemba Cofield Live in Atlanta, Kemba has had an amazing career headlining the 2008 Atlanta Jazz Festival, the National Black Arts Festival and performing at Lincoln Center, the world’s leading jazz performing arts center.

Originally from Frankfort, KY, Kemba relies on her spiritual guidance to remain rooted on her musical path. She credits her stage flair, personality and precision to the legendary Queens of Jazz, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. Kemba masterfully combined her spirituality and performance technique while starring in the internationally known 2006 Telly Award winning production “Eternity.”

As the 2008-2009 winner of the “Future of Jazz Straight Ahead Vocalist” competition, Kemba is moving to her polyrhythmic beat and the world is responding. Her desire and determination is the force that keeps her soaring in today’s music industry.
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What is a wonderful part of your personality?
Current Whereabouts:
Music!!! I'm a jazz vocalist in Atlanta GA. I love all kinds of music and am currently working on developing my style further. I can be checked out at www.kembacofield.com and www.myspace.com/kembacofield. I'm on most social networks for NETWORKING purposes so please check me out!!! Thanks a bunch...
Website:
http://www.kembacofield.com
Education   (request update)
Kentucky State University class of 1998
Undergrad Major: Music
Campus Organization:
Delta Sigma Theta
Claim To Fame:
Don't really have one!!!
Most Memorable Moment:
Miss KSU 1995, Miss Pride of KSU 1993
High School: Franklin County High School in Frankfort, KY class of
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
Band, Choir, Jazz Band "singer,"
Best Memories:
Miss Franklin County High School
Experience
I currently work with Jazz Vocalist as Director of Choral Music
I have 8 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.
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Me and this site Me and this site
Well hello to you all!!! I don't check this website very much. If you'd like to catch me I'm on facebook and my website is www.kembacofield.com. All is well other than trying to find another job to ...more
Posted by Kemba Cofield on September 6th, 2010 • 353 Views
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Hello Kemba. Thanks for adding me as a friend on HBCU. Just passing by to say hello. How's everything? take care!
Tagged by Heather Kollar on 07/22/2009  
Hey Kemba, So nice to meet a music major and one who still enjoys the field of music. Good to see that you are doing well. May God continue to bless you. Willie
Tagged by WILLIE DYCKS on 01/12/2009  
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