Freda Payne

About Freda Payne

"The definition of sophistication comes in the embodiment of the versatile vocalist, Freda Payne. She is an accomplished, internationally-acclaimed chanteuse whose musical taste ranges from Miles Davis to Motown and beyond. Payne is equally at home performing with a symphony or an intimate jazz trio. Her remarkable multi-faceted career spans over four decades and includes theater, Broadway, concert stage and film. In the review for Blues in the Night, Daily Variety stated, 'Freda Payne has a unique voice that hits an amazing number of notes, with a smoky, unusual quality.' Additionally, she has starred in the Broadway production of 'Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies,' 'Ain't Misbehavin',' and the Tony award-winning production of 'Hallelujah Baby.'"