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Lizz Wright
Lizz Wright Lizz Wright

Lizz Wright
@ the Queen Elizabeth Hall, SouthBank Centre
8 March 2019

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Biography

Lizz Wright hails from Hahira, South Georgia. Both her parents were ministers. Her father (a pastor) eventually formed his own church. Apart from his regular duties, he also contributed to the church musically by serving as pianist and musical director. He would encourage Lizz to absorb as much as the church could offer. As you may imagine, her childhood was definitely not ‘rule free’: no sports, no television, no pants, no designer pantyhose and no short hair!

Despite such a strict upbringing, Wright somehow managed to maintain an open mind. In high school she sang with the choir and won many competitions. She also attended Georgia State in Atlanta to study voice at professional level. Wright gained further experience performing at jazz nightclub Churchill Grounds. In 2000 Wright joined the much talked about In The Spirit jazz group. Two years later she signed with the Verve record label.

Lizz Wright

Lizz Wright

Lizz Wright

 


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Click the image below to see Lizz Wright at the Union Chapel...

Lizz Wright at the Union Chapel   (Click to go her page)

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