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The creative impulse began running in my veins since the moment I popped out of the womb:

I began playing piano at age 7, classical harp at age 9, and while still a tyke, composed a songbook for harpists that’s still in use today.

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My passion for music continued and I began performing in nightclubs on keyboards, bass and singing when I was 16…

At the same time, I also bought my first movie camera at 9 years old, started making strange, little movies, and eventually received my degree in Filmmaking from New York University.

I went on to play, compose, and perform jazz, rock, country, classical, and downtempo music. And I had the immense joy of recording and performing with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam. I love every one of my musical and artistic adventures.

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Singing jazz is like fireworks for my spirit.

I grew up listening to jazz greats like John Coltrane and Miles Davis. In college I began studying the vocal maestros who sang jazz standards – like Ella, Anita O’Day, Dinah Washington, and Peggy Lee – and I fell in love with the fluidity and creativity that jazz allows a vocalist. Plus: Singing those romantic tunes felt like I was time-traveling back to an elegant, sultry era of smoky nightclubs and red velvet! So fun.

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Then in 2010 I had the HONOR of surviving a near-death-experience.

I say “honor” because it was the ultimate gift that woke me up about my thoughts, beliefs, and patterns – which changed my life dramatically, for the better. I was given a CHOICE to come back (or not)… I chose to return so I could heal and inspire myself and others through singing, writing and transformational performance and speaking.

Gala Events… Recording…

While I still give occasional public performances, I most enjoy performing at gala events – fundraisers, elegant private parties – and would love to share that joy with you and your audience! I usually sing with a 4-piece combo (piano, bass, sax, drums), but can put together any larger/smaller combination, depending on your desire and budget.

I also love recording, so if you are looking for a super fun, creative vocalist to work on your project, let’s talk!

I look forward to connecting with you and finding out what fantastic event or project you have up your sleeve…

Here’s to your happiness!
Barbara

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“BEING FULLY ALIVE IS THE ULTIMATE ART FORM. EVERY MORNING IS AN
OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE AND EXPRESS WHO YOU WANT TO BE.”

-BARBARA IRELAND