GreyWhen talking about the famous American jazz singers in the wake of 2000, taking the name of Lizz Wright is a must. She is without a doubt one of the best jazz singers that the world has seen in early 2000.
With a number of 711,438 monthly listeners on Spotify, she is still a favorite for many. But, how much do you know about her, being a jazz enthusiast? Well, if you don’t know who Lizz is? Then it’s a shame you call yourself a jazz enthusiast! But, worry not, this article will tell you everything that you need to know about Lizz. So, keep reading this small bio to learn more about Lizz.
Introduction
Most commonly known by her stage name Lizz Wright, her original name is Elizabeth LaCharla Wright. She was born on January 22, 1980. Professionally she is a brilliant vocalist and music composer who synthesizes in Jazz, Blues, R&B, folk, and Gospel. She has over 16 albums including singles as well as albums that have received a great amount of appraisal from music critics and listeners alike.
Early Life
Lizz was born into a family having deep roots in music back on January 22, 1980 in a small town in Georgia. Her family consists of her parents along with her two other siblings.
She was first introduced to music and was encouraged to pursue it by her father, who was a pianist as well as a music director. Her first instrument was the piano which she would play every Sunday at their church. With time, her musical taste became wide as she started showing genuine interest in blues and jazz.
Education
She was interested in music from a very early age and was quite determined to pursue a career only in this field. As a result, when she was in Houston County High School, she used to take active participation in Choral singing, which ultimately led her to win National Choral music.
Afterward, she went to Georgia State University in Atlanta to study music as her degree.
Music Career
Her first debut album was “Salt ”, which reached second place on the top contemporary jazz chart of billboards in 2004. Which was quite a feat for Lizz as it was only the beginning of her career. From there onwards, she has given many hits to the audience and critics.
Verve Records, the record company she was partnered with, even compared her with the famous Norah Jones for her exotic musical compositions and vocal style.
Discography
- 2003: Salt
- 2005: Dreaming Wide Awake
- 2008: The Orchard
- 2010: Fellowship
- 2015: Freedom & Surrender
