Fans of Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst will remember the unmistakable voice of Alicia Renee from the 2021 summer series.

Alicia Renee a.k.a. “Bluuwise” – nicknamed for her natural and bright blue eyes – was born in Flint, Michigan (USA) and has been performing on stages since the age of 2. Working, recording, and touring with artist such as The Last Poets, Jessica Care Moore, Dwele, Killah Priest & Buddha Monk (Wu Tang Clan) as well as a host of others.

Her voice has been described as a mix of Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. Alicia honed her vocal talent and love of all genres of music from Opera to Classical, Blues to Jazz and R&B to Country Music at the Flint Institute of Music, also studying piano, flute, clarinet and trumpet.

Performing throughout the world at such venues such as The Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland) 4 years in a row, The Jazz Cafe (England), North Sea Jazz Festival (Holland) , LA Scene (Paris , France), as well as recently performing with the Great ELLIS MARSALIS, DELFEAYO MARSALIS & WESSELL (Warmdaddy) ANDERSON at the world renowned Snug Harbor in New Orleans.