Photo measures 8 x 10 in. Cynthia Dewberry, Gayelynn McKinney, Eileen Orr and Marion Hayden of Straight Ahead. "The all-female jazz ensemble Straight Ahead is one of Detroit's most intriguing tales of glory. Formed in 1989 by pianist/singer Michelle Braden, five of our town's most promising and highly skilled jazz musicians joined forces as Straight Ahead. Keyboardist Eileen Orr, bassist Marion Hayden, drummer Gayelynn McKinney, violinist Regina Carter and vocalist Braden were individually stunning and a rich rarity collectively -- hard-hitting female jazz cats. Their accomplishments were highlighted by being signed (although Braden had left and was replaced by Cynthia Dewberry) to Atlantic Jazz, a label of international importance." (www.fyicomminc.com/jazzwomen/straightahead.htm)
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