Bio

Shantel is a singer/songwriter/recording artist with over two decades of experience having worked with the incomparable Jean Carne, Dexter Wansel, Instant Funk, Howard Hewitt, and the late Bunny Sigler. Her album, Arize: It’s Time to Shine, recorded at Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff’s Philadelphia International Studios, was released through Universal Records.

She has graced many stages, most notably the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York; The Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona; and Saint Lucia Jazz Festival in Castries, Saint Lucia. With a vast musical repertoire which includes rhythm and blues, gospel, reggae, musical theatre, pop and jazz, Shantel’s vocal range and style paints a soulfully authentic picture with each of her performances. She began her music career as a backup vocalist for Coffee, a cover band in Arizona. As one of the featured vocalists, she led the band while applying her authentic melodical style to the R&B and jazz music she performed. A fellow musician recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career as a professional singing artist and put her in contact with Raymond Earl, famed Instant Funk bassist and producer. Shantel and Earl immediately recognized they were kindred spirits and partnered to create an album which showcased their unique ability to create classic music featuring mindful lyrical storytelling and organic musicianship.