ElectROnic Press Kit

 

Silky Smooth Songstress

 JAZZ IN MANY STYLES

Vocalist Sharon Rae North has performed at venues throughout the U.S. and abroad, including Serenade en Chalabre Festival in Chalabre, France, Atlanta’s Georgia Aquarium, Triad Theater and The Metropolitan Room in New York City, Natalie’s in Columbus, Ohio, Blu Jazz+ in Akron, Ohio, Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, GA, Second Street Festival and Capital Ale House Concert Hall in Richmond, VA, Sambuca in Atlanta, GA, the Hippodrome in Richmond, VA. Isaac Hayes Restaurant in Memphis, Twins Jazz in D.C., James River Cellars in Richmond, VA, Bayfest in Mobile, AL, CenterStage in Richmond, VA, Fridays at Sunset and Jazz at Maymont in Richmond, VA, Durham Summer Music Series in NC.

She’s taken her talents across the United States and internationally, sharing and showcasing her vocal style and subtle confidence and her combination of seriousness and playfulness during shows.  

Sharon puts on a fabulous performance as a headliner and an opener. She has opened for many national acts, including Bob James, Joe Sample and the Jazz Crusaders, Patti LaBelle, Four80East, and many others. 

2023-2025 highlights for Billboard charting artist Sharon Rae North:

  • Sold out show at Tin Pan in Richmond, VA the first week of January

  • Booked at St. James Live in Atlanta

  • Featured artist dates booked with saxophonist Patrick Lamb at Blues Alley in Washington, DC, Tin Pan

  • Performed at Humphrey’s Backstage Live in San Diego

  • Performed at the Richmond Music & Jazz Festival


2022 was busy for Sharon as well. Highlights include:

  • Released 10-song album produced by 2-time Grammy nominee Chris “Big Dog” Davis and 2-time Grammy winner Paul Brown. 

  • Single "We Should be in Love (Silhouette)" on initial Grammy ballot in Best R&B Song category

  • Sold out show at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato in Los Angeles. 

  • She’s enthralled audiences at the iconic Blues Alley in Washington, DC; Keystone Korner in Baltimore (both with D.C. based super group Phaze II).

  • Supporting Four80East in Youngstown, OH.

  • Featured guest of saxophonist Patrick Lamb at Tin Pan in Richmond, VA.

unsplash-image-G9i_plbfDgk.jpg

Industry Quotes

Sharon is unassuming and her smooth silky voice spins a musical web that captures you and makes you listen. Pure bliss!
— "The Genie" Bola Sonola, Smooth 98.1 FM Lagos, Nigeria
It is my desire that Sharon Rae North is not only featured on Smooth Jazz radio across the U.S. and abroad, but also embraced by the Smooth Jazz community all over the world.
— Sandy Shore, Smooth Jazz Global

 

image-asset.jpg

Festival & Venue Highlights

The Tin Pan - Richmond, VA
St. James LIVE - Atlanta, GA
Blues Alley - Washington, DC
Humphrey’s Backstage Live - San Diego, CA
Herb Alpert’s Vibrato - Los Angeles, CA
Richmond Music & Jazz Festival - Richmond, VA
Keystone Korner - Baltimore, MD
Serenade en Chalabre Festival - Chalabre, France
Georgia Aquarium - Atlanta, GA
Triad Theater - New York, NY
The Metropolitan Room -New York, NY
Natalie’s - Columbus, OH
Blu Jazz - Akron, OH
Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation - Greensboro, GA
Second Street Festival - Richmond, VA
Capital Ale House Concert Hall - Richmond, VA
Sambuca - Atlanta, GA
The Hippodrome - Richmond, VA
Isaac Hayes Restaurant - Memphis, TN
Twins Jazz - Washington, DC
James River Cellars - Richmond, VA
Bayfest - Mobile, AL
CenterStage - Richmond, VA
Fridays at Sunset - Richmond, VA
Jazz at Maymont - Richmond, VA
Durham Summer Music Series - Durham, NC

 Press & Awards

We invite you to watch, listen, and read more about Sharon and her journey in music,
thanks to these amazing press and media outlets:

“Award-winning jazz songstress Sharon Rae North delivers a heartwarming performance…”
- Article from African Hype, March 2023

CLICK TO READ

How Jazz is Generational: “We’re Still Here” Interview with Alchemical Records, February 2023
CLICK TO READ

Black History Month Interview with WKBN TV, February 2023
CLICK TO READ

A KAMDI Konversation with Jazz Vocalist Sharon Rae North, July 2022
Join us as we talk about her brand new release and new book!
CLICK TO WATCH

The Indie Post Magazine, April 2022
Sharon Rae North Has It All - Talent, Beauty and a Song Landing on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Charts!
CLICK TO READ

Conversation is Art: The Val and Val Show, Feb. 2022
CLICK TO WATCH

Let's Jazz it Up with Lady Diva
CLICK TO LISTEN

unsplash-image-TJhi0SdgWoA.jpg

 Music Releases

A selection of audio clips from Sharon’s catalog:

Click on the covers to hear more from Sharon’s official releases:

2024 Website Background.jpg

Booking Inquiries


FRITZ GERMAIN

TOUCH OF CLASS PRODUCTIONS

(571) 228-8044
fritz@touchofclassva.com