NM Jazz Workshop

Niki Crawford/Hillary Smith

Soul Under the Stars

August 3, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Time: 7:00pm     Day: Saturday     Doors: 6:30pm     Ages: All Ages     Price: $20 - $25
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JOIN US FOR OUR "UNDER THE STARS" SEASON FINALE!

 

 

A multi-talented artist, Niki J. Crawford not only sings but is also a talented and growing actress. She just finished shooting an upcoming film “Revival” based on the gospel of John set to release Dec. 2018 and "Mr. Sophistication,” in which she plays herself-a popstar alongside Tatum O' Neal, Harry Lennix and Rick Fox. Niki can also be seen in Taylor Hackford’s "Love Ranch,” co-starring alongside Ginnifer Goodwin and Kevin Connolly in the hit comedy, "He’s Just Not That Into You"; “American Dreamz”, as well as roles in “The Tenants,” “Seeing Other People,” "Gridiron Gang,” "Miss March", and “Killer Diller,” which she received a “Two Thumbs Up” for her performance and was told “She is The REAL American Idol” from Ebert & Roper. Niki has also guest-starred on television shows “Ally McBeal,” “Wanted,” and was a “Scarlett” series regular; she has guested on hit productions “Rent” (Shubert Theater), and “Behind Closed Doors” (Tyler Perry Prod./T.D Jakes Prod.); and is also featured singing in the national Subway Campaign.

Niki continues to write and perform leading with her trademark aura of unconditional love and sensuality that fuels a vocal passion with the effortless ease of a veteran performer. Niki has said her goal is to make feel-good music and great films with an energy that inspires and alleviates negativity. 

"Besides her striking beauty, first impressions of the singer include a powerful aura of strength and confidence. An accomplished singer, songwriter, and movie actress, Crawford is a wildly talented and motivated woman. It is in front of a microphone where Niki shines bright. Her voice literally erupts from her being, turning each song into an exclamation of unadulterated funk and soul. She is fearlessly explicit, exuding sexuality and the unmistakable good vibe spreads like a blanket across the audience. This is quite evident just looking at the jaw dropped, awed faces of male and female fans alike when she performs. Strength of character and talent make Miss Niki J. Crawford a true woman of distinction" Andre Reddy, Live for Live Music

 

 

 

 

Hillary Smith:

“Somewhere between Friday night revelry and Sunday morning redemption..”

Hillary Smith effortlessly embodies blues, gospel, jazz and  is presently touring the southwest with  highly acclaimed, all original, all female group, hONEyhoUSe. 

Hill’s voice and powerful stage presence pulls audiences in but it’s her giant heart that keeps them coming back. Hillary is writing new music for for a solo record and KICK UP THE DUST, the most  recent recording from hONEyhoUSe under new  label, Howlin’ Dog, is  set for national distribution- Spring of 2019.  In between hONEyhoUSe dates you can find Hill in Albuquerque and Santa Fe performing with the soulful brethren of  ChillHouse. 

 

Photo Credit - Kyla Woods