Ava Logan

Description

Ava Logan is an award winning singer-actress from Washington, D.C., now living in the Chicago area. Dr. Logan is a veterinarian by day and a jazz singer at night! The classically trained jazz recording artist has performed jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues in jazz clubs, festivals, hotels, and theaters and more with duos to 18-piece big bands! Internationally, she has performed two tours in Russia: Minsk, Belarus and Moscow, Perm and Rostov, Russia. She has also performed in Paris and other cities in France and Rome, Italy. Nationally, in addition to the many venues in Chicago, she has performed on several occasions in Sarasota, FL for the Jazz Club of Sarasota. Ava has also appeared, with rave reviews, at the Mendocino Music Festival with the Mendocino Jazz Orchestra in Mendocino, CA. Ava has performed at Vibrato Jazz Club in Bel Air, CA and other venues in Los Angeles, CA . She has performed for (three!) Benefit Galas for the Lorraine Jackson Foundation, in Beverly Hills, CA and she has also appeared (twice!) at benefits for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Orange County, CA. She has portrayed her idols Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson in professional theater performances in Chicago. Ava has also appeared (three times) on CBS TV in Harry Porterfields's "Someone You Should Know". Her first major CD, "So Many Stars" received national airplay and rave reviews! You can find Ava Logan at www.avalogan.com!

Work Sample

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA_JhgrXTCE&feature=youtu.be - Orland Park Library jazz concert, Sunday June 23, 2018, 7:47. This was the first of two and I know there would have been a third concert this year, had Covid-19 not entered the picture. This was an hour long concert, here is a snippet with an introduction for a cable news program. Please visit youtube.com for more samples! Enter my name "Ava Logan" into the search. I have performed all over Chicago, nationally and internationally! Thank you for your consideration!

My work sample relates to my body of work as a jazz (and cabaret) artist. Music of the Great American Songbook and others, vocals and instruments, provide entertainment and education to audience members.

History

I began my journey performing in high school theater (i.e., lead role in senior play!). In college I sang in women's a cappella groups, including being a founding member of Yale's senior women's a cappella group Whim 'n' Rhythm. (This group was a counter to the senior male a cappella group Yale Whiffenpoofs) After moving to Chicago in 1993, began singing jazz and R&B, from small ensembles to 18 piece big bands! I have sung in premier jazz and other venues throughout Chicago, also nationally and internationally, Russia (2 tours), France, Italy. I have also performed portraying 2 of my idols, Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson in professional performances at the Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago. Also in Chicago, I am a member and have performed on many occasions, in many different venues with the Chicago Cabaret Professionals.

Artistic Vision

My vision is to entertain and educate! Forget your troubles, listen to great music and great musicians, great inspiring stories!

Programs for Specific Audience(s) Expertise

My programs are entertaining for all audiences! I tailor my performances for my specific audiences. Young adults and children are welcome to join in on the fun!

Traditional Folk/Ethnic Artform Statement

I have created and produced several shows about legendary jazz performers, playing a significant role in educating my community about their great and significant contributions to the history of music in America.