Weslia Whitfield

Weslia Whitfield is one of those rare and wonderful performers often described as a "singer's singer." Long established as San Francisco's top pop/jazz stylist, she has brought her sumptuous voice and pitch-pipe-sure intonation to elegant venues all over the United States.
Ms. Whitfield was born in Santa Maria, California. At a young age she had already chosen her career. She worked as a singing waitress and was a member of the San Francisco Opera Chorus. It wasn't until the mid-1970s that she began singing in nightclubs. Ultimately she began producing and distributing her own albums, and along the way there has scarcely been a San Francisco jazz venue or cabaret that she hasn't graced. The classicism of a perfect vocal instrument, along with an intuitive ability to communicate the totality of a Iyric, are Weslia Whitfield's special gifts -- gifts that she will share with her many fans through her recordings and personal appearances for many years to come.

   Whitfield Discography

The artist profiles on these pages were excerpted from the Carnegie Hall Tribute program. We present them here in an effort to recognize the artists that keep the music of Lady Ella alive through their repertoire.