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Eleonor Winston

Presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance at Foothills Mall

July 19, 2011

Eleonor Winston was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden and moved to New Orleans in 1992 to study jazz vocals. She has earned much recognition in New Orlenas and will now perform in Tucson, where she resides.



At the University of New Orleans, she studied under the direction of world-renowned pianist Ellis Marsalis. After finishing her studies Winston remained in New Orleans performing at weddings and private functions as well as singing in many of the city's restaurants and jazz clubs. Her musical accomplishments eventually earned her a prime performance spot at the world famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.



Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Winston and her husband Brice Winston (jazz saxophonist and director of the Tucson Jazz Institute) and their two daughters made their way to Brice's hometown of Tucson.



Since her arrival in Tucson, Winston has performed at numerous local establishments and special events and plays regularly with guitarist Matt Michell at the historic Cushing Street Bar and Grill. Winston works with many of the top jazz musicians in town and has developed a sizable fan base. Winston's repertoire is a mix of jazz standards and contemporary jazz songs with influences such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Diane Reeves and Gretchen Parlato.



Winston will be performing for the Foothills Mall Music and Art Series. The series also features magic shows, strolling musicians, comedy acts, unique games and crafts for kids on Friday evenings and throughout the day on Saturday.