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Introducing JAZZ-ELLE

Electro Nu Wave Recording Artist, Performer

Sometimes reminding her audience of Blondie with a B-52 flavor and a seasoning of Laurie Anderson, Jazz-elle emerges as an artist with dance moves that are said to be off the chain. Your heart is thumping, blood warming, hips bumping, body grooving, mind expanding: 
in the Jazz-elle vibe.

From the age of 2, Jazz-elle has been a vivacious dancer, dancing through her trials and tribulations..... eventually finding herself in the Mojave desert, where she found her songwriting muse. In the cacti blooming scenery, the lizards and coyotes became her best friends, and she began to transform with them.  Her album, “Test Your Taste Buds”, cover artwork is a tribute to and for her lizard friends that inspire the spirit to move.

While in the desert singing amongst the snakes and lizards, Jazz-elle wrote “Don’t Doubt It." She believed she would come out of the intense survival mode to a higher consciousness, with the intention “You can do anything you set your mind to; it’s not just for the few.”

Jazz-elle carves out her stage presence with dance movements.  Writing music with the use of samples and sound files, she builds waves of sound, an electro pop funk wave. She paints with sound, a canvas on which to drop funky vibes and spiritual rhythms, rockin the performance and the moment with pulsing dance moves.

Prevalent in Jazz-elle’s songs the listener will hear heavy bottom bass line notes, pumping drum beats, the prolific melodies with their keyboard instrumentation, exciting guitar riffs and surprising electronic effects.

With social justice as Jazz-elle's passion, in 2004 she produced her first mini disc, “Up”.  2004 was a presidential election year in the United States and her motivation was to engage listeners in the political democratic process.  She urged everyone who listened to her music to get "Up" and vote.

On a mission for more education, justice and passionate for fun, Jazz-elle enrolled at the University of California-Santa Cruz, California, (UCSC), in 2006-2008.  Community Studies was her major while she studied extensively in the UCSC Electronic Music Lab.She gained the skills needed to produce her first complete LP / CD in 2010, “Test Your Taste Buds” available on I Tunes, CD Baby and her website, www.Jazz-elle.com.

Jazz-elle also produces social justice documentaries, music videos, and the "Planet of Dreamz" music show on CTV.  Her recently produced music video, "Transcend", was screened at the 10th Annual Santa Cruz Film Festival. Her videos have been featured in film festivals for the last 4 years.  You can check out more videos at www.youtube.com/jazzellemusic.

Upcoming events

  • Friday, February 10 8:00 pm
  • What is Erotic Show
  • 418 Project: 418 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California, USA (MAP)
  • Fundraiser for the 418 Project.
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  • 18+
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  • Saturday, February 11 8:00 pm
  • What is Erotic Show
  • 418 Project: 418 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California, USA (MAP)
  • Fundraiser for the 418 Project.
  • (Buy tickets)
  • 18+
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  • Sunday, February 12 6:00 pm
  • What is Erotic Show
  • 418 Project: 418 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California, USA (MAP)
  • Fundraiser for the 418 Project.  Several captivating performances by dancers and singers.
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  • Sunday, February 19 6:00 pm
  • What is Erotic Show
  • 418 Project: 418 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California, USA (MAP)
  • Fundraiser for the 418 Project.  Several captivating performances by dancers and singers.
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Previous events

  • Saturday, January 21 10:30 pm
  • "We All We Got" Music Showcase
  • Club Six: San Francisco, California, USA (MAP)
  • Music Showcase of several emerging artists in the Bay Area.
    My act is scheduled to be on at 10:30 pm
  • TBA (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Friday, December 16, 2011 9:00 pm
  • Jazz-elle Deckin the Holidaze
  • Coaster's Lounge Boardwalk Bowl: Down at the Boardwalk Bowl, Santa Cruz, California (MAP)
  • Maitreya in FIN, Jazz-elle Multi Flavored and Beyond Words are going to deck the holidaze with a night of fun and dance.

  • Free
  • 18+
  • Monday, December 12, 2011 12:00 pm
  • Artists on Art
  • KZSC 88.1 FM: University of California/Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California (MAP)
  • I have the great opportuity to be a guest on Nada Miljkovic's radio show which promotes artists
    and their visions. Nada Miljkovic is an radio-activist artist researching and exploring new media forms that inspire understanding and tolerance across diverse cultures.
  • Sunday, November 27, 2011 12:00 pm
  • Artists on Art
  • KZCS 88.1 FM: Radio and Internet Radio, Santa Cruz, California, USA (MAP)
  • I am very excited to be invited on Nada's Artists on Art KZSC talk show. 
    Listen in and it will also be podcasted on www.artistsonart.net
  • Free Listening Enjoyment
  • Saturday, November 19, 2011 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • The Independent Music Show/Indie Artist Radio
  • Internet Radio - See Link Below: Internet, Worldwide (MAP)
  • indieartistradio.net/listen/the-independent-music-show
    Live internet radio show every Saturday. 
    All shows are podcasted as well at the above link. 
    The host exclaims "Run For Your LIfe" is brilliant!!
  • Saturday, June 11, 2011 12:00 pm
  • Strawberry Festival
  • Walnut Avenue Women's Center: 303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, USA (MAP)
  • Walnut Avenue Women's Center Annual Strawberry Festival starts the day with Jazz-elle music.
  • Free
  • Saturday, May 7, 2011 2:00 pm
  • Santa Cruz Film Festival
  • Nickelodean Theatre: Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  •  My recently produced music video, "Transcend", will be featured on the big screen with several
    other local Santa Cruz filmmakers' productions.  Hope to see you there!
  • Sunday, April 10, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Alternative Cafe Open Mic
  • Fremont Street: Monterey, CA, USA (MAP)
  • Sunday, February 27, 2011 3:00 pm
  • Planet of Dreamz
  • CTV: Santa Cruz (MAP)
  • LIve to tape recording.
  • Monday, October 25, 2010 4:00 pm
  • Bonny Doon House Party
  • Bonny Doon: Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • KUSP fundraiser house party in Bonny Doon
  • Sunday, October 17, 2010 8:30 pm
  • Planet of Dreamz on CTV
  • Channel 27/73 Santa Cruz and online communitytv.org: communitytv.org, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • 7 performance acts of Santa Cruz Local musicians starting with Arendrac, Shome and Jazz-elle
    performing "So Angry".
  • Saturday, October 16, 2010 8:30 pm
  • Planet of Dreamz on CTV
  • Channel 27/73 Santa Cruz and online communitytv.org: communitytv.org, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • 7 performatnce acts of Santa Cruz local musicians starting with Arendrac, Shome and me
    Performing "So Angry".
  • Saturday, July 24, 2010 5:00 pm
  • Street Dreams
  • 100 Cooper Street: 100 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • Another in a summer concert series of Street Dreams.
  • Saturday, June 5, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Planet of Dreamz Street Performance
  • Pacific and Cooper by O'Neills: Pacific and Cooper by O'Neills, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • Amplified music on the streets of Santa Cruz.  My band will be one of 3 others performing.
  • Friday, June 4, 2010 6:00 pm
  • Planet of Dreamz Street Performance
  • Pacific and Cooper by O'Neills: Pacific and Cooper by O'Neills, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • One of a series of street perfomances through the summer. 

  • Wednesday, May 12, 2010 6:00 pm
  • Test Your Taste Buds CD Release Party
  • Cypress Lounge: 120 Union, Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, May 8, 2010 6:00 pm
  • Planet of Dreamz Street Performance
  • Pacific and Cooper by O'Neills: Pacific and Cooper by O'Neills, Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • The Second in a series of Planet of Dreamz Productions.  I will be one of 3 other acts.
  • No Cover Charge
  • Friday, May 7, 2010 5:00 pm
  • Planet of Dreamz Street Performance
  • Pacific and Cooper by O'Neills: Pacific and Cooper by O'Neills, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • The First in a series of Planet of Dreamz Productions. I will by one of 3 other acts.
  • No Cover Charge
  • Friday, April 16, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Channel 27 and 73, www.communitytv.org
  • Look Mom I'm On TV: Channel 27 and 73, Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • Sunday, March 28, 2010 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • KKUP 91.5 FM San Jose
  • 91.5 FM : San Jose, CA, USA (MAP)
  • Co-Hosting and featuring my music on the "No Pigeonholes" show with Don Campau.
  • Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Voices from the Village
  • www.communitytv.org Channels 27 and 71: 816 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • Guest on live talk show.  Call ins welcome.  Streamed live. 
  • Sunday, January 31, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Talk of The Bay
  • KUSP 88.9 FM www.kusp.org: Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • Professor Glen Chase and I will be the guests this evening on "Talk of The Bay" at KUSP. 88.9 FM.
    We will be sharing the current situation of the Light Brown Apple Moth Eradication Program that CDFA
    plans to continue.  Most important is the way we can assert our right to health
    and safety.
  • Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:00 pm
  • 101.1 FM Free Radio Santa Cruz
  • 101.1 FM: Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • This is a rerun of show that I was a guest: "Tickling the Belly of the Beast".
  • Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:00 pm
  • "Tickling the Belly of the Beast" Talk Show
  • Free Radio Santa Cruz 101.1FM: Santa Cruz, California (MAP)
  •  I will be talking and singing about the updates of the CDFA's Light Brown Apple Moth Eradication Program, on Cindy's talk show, "Tickling the  Belly of the Beast".  
  • Wednesday, December 23, 2009 3:00 pm
  • Radio Kava Show
  • KSCO 1080 AM: Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)
  • Sunday, August 30, 2009 4:00 pm
  • Santa Cruz, Ca House Party
  • Saturday, May 9, 2009 12:00 pm
  • Santa Cruz Film Festival
  • Regal Cinemas Riverfront Stadium Twin: 155 South River Street, Santa Cruz, California, USA (MAP)
  • The recent film I produced, "Our Safety: Who Decides?"  will be screened at the Santa
    Cruz Film Festival.  We have inalienable rights to safety, this film shows us how we can excercise our constitutional rights.
    The song "The Cover Up" is featured in this video.
  • Friday, May 8, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Idle Hands
  • Channel 27 and 71 Santa Cruz County: Community Television of Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • Opener for live telecast of Idle Hands
  • Monday, January 19, 2009 7:30 pm
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holdiay Celebration
  • Vet's Hall: Front Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States (MAP)
  • A peace benefit with several performers, including Jazz-elle,  to aid the still struggling victims in New Orleans.

  • Monday, January 12, 2009 7:30 pm
  • Performance at Town Hall Meeting
  • Vet's Hall: Front Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States (MAP)
  • Come join me at the "It's Not Over" event.  I will perform the "Cover Up" as well as my video will be shown "Our Safety: Who Decides?" 

    Admission: Free

  • Saturday, November 8, 2008 6:30 pm
  • 15th Annual Art of Healing Show
  • The Mill: Front Street, Santa Cruz, California, USA (MAP)
  • Music and dance of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their supporters.
  • Tuesday, May 27, 2008 4:00 pm
  • Day of the Dead and Celebration of Life Concert
  • Veteran's Hall: Front Street, Downtown Santa Cruz, California (MAP)
  • V.I.P.E.R presents Day of the Dead and Celebration of Life Concert: bands performing all day
    Memorial Day from 11 am to 5 p.m.  at the Vet's Hall downtown Santa Cruz, CA, next to the
    Post Office.  I'll be on at 4 p.m.

    This is a benefit concert to introduce alternative healing into the veteran community.
    There will be massage, foot bath etc at the event.
    Donation of $5 to $15.


    Hope to see you there...
  • Sunday, May 18, 2008 7:30 pm
  • Electronic Music Concert
  • University of California-Santa Cruz: Music Recital Hall, Santa Cruz, CA, US (MAP)
  • I'll be performing Run For Your Life.  Guest composer Ron Alford will also be performing.
    It's free admission.  Come and enjoy.
  • Saturday, January 19, 2008 11:00 pm
  • Spilly Chilly's New Year's Eve Bash
  • About a half hour into the show I perform my newest this dance song, Transcend.  Hope you can watch it.
  • Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:00 pm
  • Spilly Chilly's New Year's Eve Bash
  • At about  a  half hour into the show I perform my newest  dance track, Transcend.  You gotta see it. 
  • Sunday, December 2, 2007 7:30 pm
  • Electronic Music Extravaganza
  • The magnificent Music Recital Hall UCSC: University of California-Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California (MAP)
  • Friday, November 30, 2007 9:30 pm
  • "Jazz-elle's Playpen" on Sandra Leigh Presents - formerly Musicians Weekly
  • Community Television Channel 27 and 73: Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • Last Chance to join me in my "playpen"!

    This is a half hour show featuring six songs of mine.  I Dance, and Sing, Play keyboards and have great set and costume changes.   Hope you are entertained : )
  • Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:00 pm
  • Jazz-elle's Playpen on Spilly Chile's Bowl of Rocks
  • Cable Access Channel 27 and 73 Community Television: Santa Cruz (MAP)
  • Six songs, lots of dance, great set changes.  Hope you can be entertained.
  • Wednesday, November 28, 2007 9:00 pm
  • "Jazz-elle's Playpen" on Sandra Leigh Presents - formerly Musicians Weekly
  • Community Television Channel 27 and 73: Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • Join me in my playpen!

    This is a half hour show featuring six songs of mine.  I Dance, and Sing, Play keyboards and have great set and costume changes.   Hope you are entertained : )
  • Friday, November 23, 2007 9:30 pm
  • "Jazz-elle's Playpen" on Sandra Leigh Presents - formerly Musicians Weekly
  • Community Television Channel 27 and 73: Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • Join me in my playpen!

    This is a half hour show featuring six songs of mine.  I Dance, and Sing, Play keyboards and have great set and costume changes.   Hope you are entertained : )
  • Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:00 pm
  • "Jazz-elle's Playpen" on Sandra Leigh Presents - formerly Musicians Weekly
  • Community Television Channel 27 and 73: Santa Cruz, California (MAP)
  • Join me in my playpen!

    This is a half hour show featuring six songs of mine.  I Dance, and Sing, Play keyboards and have great set and costume changes.   Hope you are entertained : )
  • Saturday, November 3, 2007 6:30 pm
  • Survivors Healing Arts Show
  • Pacific Cultural Center: Seabright and Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • I have been honored to be the MC at this 14th annual Survivors Healing Show.
    As well I  performed dance to my recording of "Something More".
  • Saturday, October 20, 2007 7:00 pm
  • The Early Saturday Night Live Show
  • Community Television: Channel 27 and 73, Santa Cruz, California (MAP)
  • Part of my music video will be shown with a short interview of me.
  • Wednesday, October 3, 2007 7:00 pm
  • Taping of Sandra Leigh Presents
  • Community Television of Santa Cruz County: 816 Pacific Street, Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  •  Taping of Sandra Leigh Presents formerly Musicians Weekly.  

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