Creating And Giving Back
Laura Jane is an accomplished American vocalist, actor, dancer, and performance coach.
On stage since the age of five, Laura Jane’s extensive portfolio includes performances with with the likes of ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, AEROSMITH, JOE COCKER and many many more. Her unique perspective of the world has roots in her multicultural upbringing and is felt in both of her solo albums: TO MY PLANET BOO and EVERYTHING CHANGES. Currently, Laura Jane has launched her Vocal Coaching service to ‘give back’ to the upcoming generation of artists.
Laura Jane comes from right outside Detroit, where she was raised in a multicultural family. Click to learn more.
Laura Jane began singing at the tender age of 5 years old. Her mother used to say she would go around the house hitting these high operatic notes since the age of 3. Thus, Laura Jane’s parents put her in a community choir. Laura Jane’s childhood and adolescent years consisted of singing in numerous choirs in school and church. She got involved in doing theatre and participated in many musicals locally. She wrote poems, short stories,, she studied piano for a while, and started studying dance , including tap, jazz and ballet. She sang on a couple of commercials for radio as a child and her first paid job was singing in the children’s chorus of the OPERA GRAND RAPIDS. She was cast in the opera Carmen playing a young Moorish child. She grew up simply immersed in the creativity of music and performing. Laura Jane comes from right outside Detroit, where she was raised in a multicultural family. She was adopted along with 3 other young kids two of which were born in Vietnam. Her family was a bit of a united nations with almost every ethnicity covered, including Caucasian, African American, Asian, and Latin Afro Carribean. Her unique surroundings led her to follow her individuality and she was raised in a family where she was encouraged to think for herself. Laura Jane was therefore the only one in the family who found a love for music and then found herself having a successful career in music.
Being in Philadelphia – surrounded by a historical music scene – gave her monumental experience and a light bulb went off inside of her head. Click to learn more.
Laura Jane attended the Boston Conservatory of Music where she studied music and theatre. This training proved to be pivotal in her life. She grew more and more committed to the idea of a career in performing in some way shape or form. Due to what she thought were the restraints of the curriculum of the BOSTON CONSERVATORY Laura Jane then transferred to the UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS in Philadelphia, Pa where she graduated with a BFA in Theatre Arts. While Laura seemed torn unsure if she wanted to pursue an acting career – it was being in Philadelphia and surrounded by a historical music scene that gave her monumental experience and where a new light bulb went off inside of her head.
Laura Jane did her first recording session at THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA owned by the legendary Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff with legendary producer DEXTER WANSEL singing back up for BILLY PAUL on a remake of ME AND MRS. JONES. From that experience she was selected to be in a girl group called COLLAGE that had a development deal with KENNY GAMBLE AND LEON HUFF. Laura Jane got the bug and knew from there she wanted to get into recording. Collages album was never released and the group eventually broke up. LAURA JANE went on do some professional theatre touring the nation in a show paying tribute to African American History called HARLEM RENAISSANCE, she did a European tour of HAIR, and did some reputable regional theatre productions of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, BOBOS, TWIST, SLAM AND BEEHIVE. After her last run of doing the musical BEEHIVE in her hometown of DETROIT Laura jane then migrated to Los Angeles hoping to have a career in the music business.
Laura Jane just seems to keep reinventing herself and creating. Click to learn more.
After a couple of failed record deals Laura Jane found herself alone in Los Angeles, with no money and was soon in need of a job. She had gained a great reputation for being able to hold harmony, she soon landed her first jobs as a background singer for the likes of Monica and Aaliyah.
Laura Jane is best known for globetrotting the world as a featured vocalist for latin superstar Enrique Iglesias. Laura also had the unique opportunity to be a vocalist on Joe Cocker’s last tour and she is featured on his FIRE IT UP LIVE DVD. She has also toured and/or performed with numerous others including Kelly Clarkson, Lea Michelle, Katharine McPhee, Tre Hardson (from the Pharcyde) NDea Davenport (Brand New Heavies) The Soul of John Black, Anastacia, Joss Stone, Michael Bolton, Teena Marie, Kid Rock, Joe Walsh, Jada Pinkett Smith for Wicked Wisdom, Aaron Neville, Nicole Sherzinger, Dave Matthews Band, Wiz Kalifa, Florence and the Machine, Perry Farrell in Satellite Party and Ceelo. She has recorded with Aerosmith, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miles Mosley, The Black Eyed Peas, Cheap Trick, Better Than Ezra, Adam Lambert, Vintage Trouble to name a few.
All of these experiences have led her to be on numerous television shows such as the Grammy’s , The Latin Grammy’s, The American Music Awards, The MTV Music Awards, (USA and Europe) The Billboard Awards, The Latin Billboard Awards, Telehit Awards, Premios Nuestro, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NRJ Awards, The Echo Awards, The Carson Daly Show, The Late Late Show with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show with James Corden, George Lopez Show, The Today Show, Ellen Degeners, Regis and Kelly, The View, American Idol, The Voice (USA,France,UK) So You think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, Americans Got Talent and numerous other shows throughout Latin America and Europe.
Laura Jane most recently performed behind icons Yolanda Adams and Gloria Estafan for the QUINCY JONES 85 Birthday special on BET. She recently performed again behind Yolanda Adams and Carrie Underwood for THE ELVIS Tribute on NBC. She also recently sang under the music direction of Greg Philliganes for the annual MUSIC CARES event (prior to the Grammy’s) honoring Dolly Parton.
Laura Jane has sung on several commercials, video games, Tv and film projects. Most recently she sang on the new movie Dora and the Lost City of Gold as the singing voice for Eva Longoria, and on the Tv soundtrack for the ABC show called Housewife. Laura Jane was also featured on the Letters to Juliet soundtrack singing a remake of the Italian classic Quando Quando Quando. She also did multiple episodes for MEATLOAF’S tv show called BATTLE OF THE BANDS, as a featured and background vocalist. She also has worked on the soundtracks for the Neighbors, Sex and the City 2, Disney’s Let it Shine, The Get Down (Netflix) When We Rise (ABC), and Sandy Wexler (Netflix).
Laura Jane has been a featured vocalist on Tao of Sound album called THESE TIMES created and produced by Taku Hirano and Daniel Pearson. She is also featured in a PBS special called SPANISH NIGHTS doing a unique bolero version of Wild Horses for BENISE. Laura Jane also represented the United States of America for the American Media Abroad Awards where she did a “stirring” rendition of BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED water under the music direction of Herman Jackson in Washington DC. The event was honoring journalists who give their lives on the front line, and was attend by many diplomats specifically from the the middle east.
Laura Jane had the unique honor of creating the role of Ella is the world premiere of the musical THE EXISTENTS at the Open Fist Theatre. The Existents was written by Ty Taylor (Vintage Trouble) , Doug Crawford ( We Will Rock you and Jersey Boys) and Jason Wooten (We Will Rock YOU).
Laura Jane has also released her own music independently. Her first album called To My Planet Boo was released in 2005. This album was produced by two time grammy winner Xavier Dphrepaulezz of Fantastic Negrito. It received international airplay and critical acclaim. Laura then went on to release her second album Everything Changes in 2012. This album also got international airplay and critical acclaim. She has also released singles Dear Rita, Love High and Desire. She has performed her solo shows all over the world including London, New York, Los Angeles, Budapest, Prague, Kyoto, Jakarta and Monaco.
A Selection of Projects
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Voice of Eva Longoria
Voice of Eva Longoria
TV soundtrack
TV soundtrack
A search for the strongest singers in the nation
Assistant Casting Producer
Assistant Casting Producer – i had the honor of finding some of the best talent in the state of TEXAS , my second home
Documentary
Appearance from Joe Cocker’s final tour
I had the honor of performing in Joe Cocker’s final tour and gratefully i make an appearance in the documentary about him.
Remake of
“WHERE IS THE LOVE”
directed children’s choir
In the midst of a tumultuous time here in the USA, The Black Eyed Peas re release “WHERE IS THE LOVE” with a star studded guest star list. I had the pleasure of putting together a children’s choir to also sing on it.
single – video
New Album Coming Soon
Background Vocals
Background Vocals
“LOVE HIGH”
Performing an acoustic version of her club hit
LAURA JANE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS – performing
an acoustic version of her club hit LOVE HIGH
Netflix Movie – Background Vocals
Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Hudson and Babyface -Netflix to be released 2017. On camera background vocalist for Jennifer Hudson
Live Performance with 50 Cent at Radio City Music Hall
Series Premier
Live Performance with 50 Cent at Radio City Music Hall
Series Premier
is a powerful story of woman looking back at a troubled childhood and the woman who let her go. – Video.
“Dear Rita” is a powerful story of woman looking back at a troubled childhood and the woman who let her go. As Laura puts it, “This is personal, emotional and gritty.”
“TAKIN BACK MY LOVE”
featured Artist
YouTube clip
Enrique Iglesias feat Laura Jane Takin Back My Love live Los Premios Telehit Nov 2009 .
The OFFICIAL music video for the single
“My Confession”
The OFFICIAL music video for the single “My Confession” by Laura Jane. From the album EVERYTHING CHANGES. Directed by Shawn Carter Peterson. Director of Photography Naoe with Shawn Carter Peterson & Marques Hardin.
ABC Tv mini series
Gospel choir only
Gospel choir only
TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK, EPISODIC:
background vocals, choir, spanish and english and solo ad-libs
BAZ LUHRMANN, iconic Australian film director latest creation is the GET DOWN about the birth of hip hop. This show premiers on Netflix in August 2016. I had the pleasure of singing BGV’s, choir work and ad-libs on this project
Groovy Arythmetics featuring LAURA JANE
Music From
Another Dimension:
Background vocals and ad-libs
I sang on three songs on Aerosmith’s Project:
This album shows her growth and evolution as an artist and a songwriter. – Video
Laura Jane released her second album EVERYTHING CHANGES in 2012. This album shows her growth and evolution as an artist and a songwriter. Capturing a much more intimate sound and personal lyrics, songs like the VOW, ( a duet with Jason Paige) and Everything Changes show a clearer direction for LAURA JANE as well as maturity. There is a clear message on this whole album. Other songs that stand out are Try a Little Love and the funky soulful bass thumping “MY CONFESSION”. This album has a bit of everything for everyone!
Fire It Up – LIVE IN COLOGNE.
Background Vocals
Singing soprano on this gig came as natural to me as the light of day….what a blessing i had the opportunity, i am sooooooo humbled….
The second single of TO MY PLANET BOO! – Video
“The Journey” – the second single of TO MY PLANET BOO! Directed by Ken Cravens and produced by Laura Jane and Ken cravens…..
Bridging the gap
background vocals
This album is a serious quilt of different sounds featuring her hit and drum and bass track “SUMMERTIME IN THE CITY”
Laura Jane busted on the scene with her debut album TO MY PLANET BOO in 2005. This album is a serious quilt of different sounds featuring her hit and drum and bass track “SUMMERTIME IN THE CITY”, it also features the smooth and sultry “THE JOURNEY” and soul inspired song “THE BUZZ”. The most heartfelt song on the album is “Dear Rita” – an ode to her mother. Laura Jane teamed up with Xavier Dephrepaullez of Black Ball Universe to create and write this album. This album could be considered an underground classic……..This album got great reviews and international airplay.
For Your Entertainment
gospel choir
Laura Jane released this EP as a prelude to her album EVERYTHING CHANGES.
Laura Jane released this EP as a prelude to her album EVERYTHING CHANGES. She was in the process of finding her new sound , thus the title “HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES”.
LOVE IS YOUR COLOR
Jennifer Hudson and Leona Lewis
Background vocals
LOVE IS YOUR COLOR
Jennifer Hudson and Leona Lewis
Background vocals
To My Planet Boo single. 2009
Video
Video – To My Planet Boo single. 2009
MOVIE SOUNDTRACK:
LEAD VOCALS, ITALIAN duet with Chris Mann
Lead vocals – remake version of QUANDO QUANDO QUANDO
“Only Human”
background vocals and arrangements
background vocals and arrangements
“COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER“
LIVE ENRIQUE DUET
(originally recorded with Whitney Houston)
LIVE CONCERT FOOTAGE – Enrique Iglesias and Laura Jane (originally recorded with Whitney Houston
TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK:
legit musical theatre sextet
legit musical theatre sextet
These Times
featured artist
MOVIE SOUNDTRACK:
Gospel choir
gospel choir
TELEVISION SHOW:
Battle of the Bands
hosted by Meatloaf
numerous lead vocals, several genres,
including pop, rock and R & B and gospel
Battle of the Bands hosted by Meatloaf – numerous lead vocals, several
genres, including pop, rock and R & B and gospel
All Together Now
background vocals
Strings of Passion
featured artist
I had the pleasure of recreating a bolero version of
the ROLLING STONES song called WILD HORSES
for this album and for the PBS Special STRINGS OF PASSION
Rock Life
Original Soundtrack. Music by Ty Taylor (Vintage Trouble)
leading role…Ella
I had the honor of the playing the leading role of Ella in the world premiere of the musical THE EXISTENTS at the Open Fist Theatre in Los Angeles. Music written by Ty Taylor (Vintage Trouble, Vinyl) and book by Doug Crawford (WE WILL ROCK YOU, JERSEY BOYS) and Jason Wooten (WE WILL ROCK YOU). Below is a the song WHO WE ARE featuring Ty Taylor, Jason Paige and Laura Jane:
Fan video
A clip of Laura on the Enrique stage
Fan video
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Because of her experience – artists, schools and many other professionals often turn to Laura Jane for support.
Laura Jane has coached, mentored or served as judge at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles Academy of Music, School of Rock and OC Hit Factory. Her duties included one-on-one lessons in VOCAL, PERFORMANCE & STUDIO techniques, preparing her own MASTERCLASSES as well as guest JUDGE of songwriting and performance showcases. Download complete bio.
Understanding each artist is unique with different needs is critical to Laura Jane’s methodology.
Laura Jane doesn’t teach a particular style, rather she recognizes and identifies a student’s individual strengths. She provides direction to maximize performance technique with a customized program. Whether it’s private lessons or a workshop, Laura Jane not only hits on the technical aspects of HOW to sing but also, she helps you interpret your song, find your voice, and improve your performance.
You have honed your craft. The next step is connecting with your audience – taking your career to the next level. Let Laura Jane guide you.
Are you prepared for your audition? How do you select the right song? How do you promote yourself? How do you develop your sound, and find the right producer? Who do you trust? Laura Jane has walked this walk and she can serve as a very valuable guide in this phase of your career.
Hailing from Austin, Texas – Pearl Z is of Polish, Jamaican and Native American descent. This powerhouse singer and guitarist is heavily influenced by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Nine Inch Nails, Bjork, Cardi B, and Audioslave. Her debut release is called SILENCE YOUR MIND, available on all platforms.
Rising latina pop sensation, smashed with her latest releases UN POQUITO MAS and HAZME MUJER – both charted on the Tejano Gold Countdown. Songs are available on all platforms. www.devinbandamusic.com
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A Sampling of Sound
This vocal reel includes a variety of jobs, including:
TV, film, jingles, video games, originals, cool demos and live duets!!
(Individual vocal clips available upon request)
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