PURE JAZZ N’ SOUL!

“A song for every thought”
“A song for every reason”
“A song for every emotion”
“A singer of all seasons”

“Her name is Yvette Ko’Koa! and she’s a species of rare talent pure jazz and soul!” Miss Ko’Koa! was born in New York City. Her first singing experience began at the tender age of eight, in the Greater Eternal Baptist Church Youth Choir. When the choir musician heard Yvette sing her first note, he encouraged her to lead songs and direct the choir as well. He raved that Miss Ko’Koa! was a “Natural!” Miss Ko’Koa! attended Julia Richman High School where she majored in Vocal Music with the Talent Unlimited Chorus and the All City Chorus. Performances would take place all over the tri-state area, from Carnegie Hall to the Waldorf Astoria. Throughout her Junior High and High school years, Miss Ko’Koa! was always performing at different functions within the community; graduation exercises, fashion shows, weddings, church recitals, etc. You name it, Miss Ko’Koa! was there! Miss Ko’Koa’s! professional experiences include performing the leading role of “Sister Carrie” in the Longest running Off-Broadway play in New York City: Mama I Want To Sing. She has performed with famous recording artists such as Whitney Houston, Jennifer Holiday, Cuba Gooding And The Main Ingredient Experience, The Mighty Sparrow, and Byron Lee And The Dragoneers. Miss Ko’Koa! also recorded for the Major Movie Soundtrack; “Something Wild” (Orion Pictures). She recorded the 12” Hit Singles; “Makes Me Holler” with Project X Records, and “Peaceful Journey” with Swank Records. She also performed with the Motown Girl Group, The Marvelettes. Miss Ko’Koa! also performed in musicals such as; Angel In The Mirror, Purlie, South Pacific, Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do, and Just Call His Name by Positive Entertainment Productions. Yvette Ko’Koa! also gave Up and Close intimate performances at various New York super clubs such as; Billie’s Black, BB King, Café Oasis, Creole, Dinosaur BBQ, Colors, The Village Gate, Café Wha?, The Village Underground, Nells, La Barbat, The Sugar Bar, Lola’s, Honeysuckles West, Wilson’s, Sylvia’s, The China Club, Don’t Tell Mamma, Mo’bay, Gospel Uptown, Baton Rouge, Lenox Lounge, and the list goes on and on. When you experience Yvette Ko’Koa!, you will know that she’s an artist of true talent, for you can feel the beauty of her inner soul. Yvette Ko’Koa! will take you where you’ve never gone before!

For Bookings contact:
www.yvettekokoa.com
ydoughty34@hotmail.com

GLAYDYS KNIGHT, PHYLLIS HYMAN, PATTI LABELLE, TINA TURNER, RANDY CRAWFORD, OLETTA ADAMS, YOLANDA ADAMS, LEDISI, ROBERTA FLACK, NINA SIMONE, NATALIE COLE, STEPHANIE MILLS, CHERYL LYNN, CHAKA KHAN, LUTHER VANDROSS