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"There is a woman in the room," Ashley Cleveland announces on "Queen of Soul," the rousing lead-off track from her latest release, Before the Daylight’s Shot. Though she may be singing about Aretha Franklin, that simple declaration could double as Cleveland’s own motto as an artist. In a music scene overpopulated by breathy girls and melismatic vamps, Cleveland is that rare thing - a woman who sings like a woman. A woman with grit and passion. A woman who’s not afraid to follow her longings into places both light and dark. Yes, she can roar and wail with maximum soul...

Jimmy Cleveland (born May 3, 1926 - Died August 23, 2008) was an American jazz trombonist born in Wartrace, Tennessee. By the time he joined Lionel Hampton in 1950 Cleveland was already a highly-experienced trombonist, having worked with a band formed by his musical family and in the orchestra of Tennessee State University. With Hampton he played with surging power, a wonderfully rich and warm tone and great blues feeling. A brilliant technician, his playing always had great authority and his prowess made him a much sought-after studio and session musician. After his time with Hampton he played with numerous...

"Mark “Cleveland Fats” Hahn is a versatile guitarist who possesses a strong reverence for the tradition of blues.He was particularly interested in many of the Chess recordings of the 1950s. While in high school he joined the band of Otis Trotter, who had a loyal following in Fats’ home town of Ravenna , Ohio .Shortly after finishing high school Fats met and befriended Robert Lockwood, Jr. Soon thereafter Fats was asked to join the band of Mr. Lockwood.While a member of the Lockwood band, Fats had the opportunity to continue his musical education by studying at the feet of a...

ALEVELA are a hard rock band formed in Orange County, California, United States in 2008. The band consists of Jerod Farnes (vocals), Christopher Algarin (guitar), Justin Sprouse (bass) and Jeremiah Paul (keys). Ex-drummes Ransom left the band in 2013. ALEVELA recently released their hard hitting lead single "The Madness" off the upcoming debut album set to be released in December 2013. .

Reverend Dr. James Cleveland (December 5, 1931 - February 9, 1991) was a gospel singer, arranger, and composer from Chicago, Illinois. He is most well-known for incorporating upbeat jazz and pop music influences into gospel. He created a formidable legacy within Christian music since his death. .