Typhanie Monique-August 12th

They say she is Chicago's next major jazz artist to take flight, and we are lucky enough to have her in Gidding's Plaza this Thursday night at 6:30. Typhanie Monique has done her homework when it comes to genres and inspirations to draw from for her own sound, lyrics and performance. She is versed in Jazz, Funk, Hip-hop, Pop and Improvisation. Her voice has been compared to a modern-day Sarah Vaughan with traces of Lena Horne and Diana Krall. Monique has played in Jazz venues across the city as well as in neighboring cities jazz festivals and venues. According to her website, she is planning on collaborating with other singers, songwriters and musicians as well as continuing to break through gender barriers that many female Jazz musicians face. Monique is accompanied by her right hand man, Neal Alger on guitar whom she continues to collaborate with and has recorded two CDs with: Intrinsic, and Yuletide Groove. One of her songs, Smile, was even nominated nominated in the preliminary voting round for a Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category. We cannot wait to have this Chicago Jazz Star in the square!