OUR ARTISTS

CENIC Global represents and books an exceptional roster of vocalists, instrumentalists, bands, and DJs spanning classical, opera, theater, jazz, blues, pop, soul, funk, and R&B. Each artist below has their own page with photo and full bio.

Ivan Taylor – Jazz, Soul, Neo-Soul | Chicago. Juilliard-trained bassist, bandleader, and composer who has toured nationally and internationally with leading jazz artists including the Mulgrew Miller Trio, Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix, and ensembles with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Chicago appearances include the Jazz Showcase, Green Mill, and Andy's Jazz Club. His new album of original compositions, Acceptance, releases in December 2026.

Aimee Allen – Jazz, Brazilian/Bossa Nova | New York. New York-based jazz vocalist at home in both the straight-ahead tradition and Brazilian bossa nova, with warm, expressive phrasing and a light rhythmic feel that bring standards and bossa repertoire to life.

Bobbi Wilsyn – Jazz, Soul | Chicago. Chicago jazz vocalist and Professor Emerita of Columbia College Chicago, where she led vocal studies for nearly four decades and received the Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Jazz Music. An international performer on nightclub and concert stages and at jazz festivals from Las Vegas to Verona, she leads Bobbi Wilsyn and Company, a flexible ensemble from duo to full combo of voice, piano, vibes, bass, and drums, in a bimonthly Winter's Jazz Club residency featuring sold-out tr

Jason Warrior – Gospel, Jazz, Soul, R&B, Pop | Chicago. Chicago vocalist at home in gospel, jazz, soul, R&B, and pop, with a growing catalogue of original music. He has headlined the Lynn Presents concert series at Copper Still and appeared on CENIC Global stages across the city, bringing a songwriter's honesty and a church-trained power to every set.

Sheran Goodspeed Keyton – Jazz, Cabaret, Soul, Musical Theater | Dallas/Chicago. Vocalist spanning jazz, cabaret, soul, and musical theater, performing between Dallas and Chicago. A featured artist on CENIC Global productions, from cabaret rooms to concert stages. She is also the creator of the character Mrs. Dipsworth, her literacy and storytime program for young audiences.

Ron Gutierrez – Jazz, Soul, R&B | Kansas City. Kansas City-based vocalist carrying that city's legendary jazz tradition into soul and R&B performances, from intimate piano-vocal formats to full ensembles.

Theo Huff – R&B, Blues, Soul | Chicago. Chicago R&B, blues, and soul vocalist who fronts the Platinum Band in flexible configurations that scale to the room, from duo to full band. His live show, captured at clubs like Rosa's Lounge, pairs powerhouse vocals with a tight, roots-driven band, and he moves from Saturday-night blues sets to smooth soul reviews with equal command.

DIVIGHN – Funk, Pop, R&B | Los Angeles. Los Angeles-based vocalist, dancer, and recording artist delivering live music rooted in funk, pop, and R&B, trained in theater and dance, scouted for season 27 of NBC's The Voice.

The Brothers – Soul, Jazz, Funk, Neo-Soul, Pop | UK/Lisbon. A British trio of singers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists based between the UK and Lisbon, performing soul, jazz, funk, neo-soul, and contemporary pop. They present two signature productions: Original Music Live, their catalogue with a full band, and The Music of Motown, a nine-piece show with two dancers and synchronized visuals celebrating Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, and more. Upcoming: The Brothers and Friends featuring Mark Whitfield at Nublu NYC, November 25, 2026.

Corina Bartra – Afro-Peruvian Jazz | New York. New York-based Afro-Peruvian jazz vocalist and percussionist with a Master of Arts in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, leading ensembles from duo to full band.

Laura Stilwell – Jazz, Bossa Nova | Portland. Vocalist based in Portland, Oregon, moving between jazz standards and Brazilian bossa nova with a warm, intimate delivery. Her programs pair familiar standards with quieter gems, equally suited to listening rooms, private events, and winery and supper-club settings.

Dejah Gomez – Soul, R&B, Pop, Jazz | Chicago. A soulful, elegant vocalist who has graced Broadway stages and toured nationally and internationally. She has performed at the White House alongside Stevie Wonder and at London's Royal Albert Hall with Michael Bolton, and her voice has supported artists including Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Sting, Smokey Robinson, and Al Green. Bruno Mars chose her as the inaugural First Lady of his band The Diamonds at the Bellagio's Pinky Ring on the Las Vegas Strip. She is the author of You Are a Walking Son

Dion Walton – Writer and Storyteller, Singer | Chicago. Writer and storyteller first, and a working singer, actor, and visual artist whose work hangs in galleries across Chicagoland. A 20-year veteran of Second Story as writer, reader, and director, and a 30-year veteran of the Goodman Theatre's Generations program, he created and directed the Queer Cabaret program at the Center on Halsted. After more than 50 years as a national performer, he is writing his autobiography, The Happening.

Madeline Morgan – Classic Jazz | Chicago. A soulful Chicago stylist who sings the jazz standards in her own special way. A natural vocalist who began singing as a child, she grew up in a musical family that shaped her style. She is a member of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals, and Chicago audiences know her from Davenport's Piano Bar, the 2012 Green Festival, and her tribute show Madeline Sings Sassy: A Tribute to Sarah Vaughan.

Theodis Rodgers Jr. – Jazz, R&B, Funk, Gospel | Chicago. Acclaimed Chicago jazz pianist, multi-keyboardist, composer, and music director with a career spanning more than five decades. He landed his first music director role at 20, directing Curtis Mayfield's 1980 tour, and has since led bands for Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Holliday, Sarah Vaughan, Ramsey Lewis, Freddie Hubbard, The Emotions, The Dells, and many more, including more than 20 years with Ebony Fashion Fair. His film work includes co-writing the score for A Family Thing, and he is a proud mem

Meagan McNeal – Jazz, R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Rock, Classical | Chicago. Chicago-born singer and songwriter who brings her own sunshine to every performance with a voice that spans jazz, R&B, soul, hip hop, rock, and classical. She has collaborated with Makaya McCraven, Common, The O'Jays, Eminem, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where she has performed in the Notes for Peace concerts since 2018. After her 2014 debut album Mindset, she appeared on NBC's The Voice in 2017, mentored by Jennifer Hudson, and a viral video of her singing house music on a Chicago El tra

Mona Lisker – Jazz, Soul, R&B, Funk | Chicago. Mona Lisker is a standout presence in Chicago's vibrant music scene: a multigenerational musician, vocalist, composer, and actress known for her dynamic range and thoughtful artistry. With a sound that weaves together jazz, soul, R&B, and funk, Mona delivers performances marked by compelling storytelling and a powerful emotional connection with her audience. In addition to her music accomplishments, Mona is a dedicated educator who has been a private music teacher for over a decade, nurturing th

Tammy McCann – Jazz, Cabaret | Chicago. Chicago jazz and cabaret vocalist with a rich, commanding delivery across the Great American Songbook. She brings a storyteller's depth to every set, from intimate club dates to full concert productions. A featured vocalist with CENIC Global.

Margaret Murphy Webb – Jazz, Cabaret | Chicago. Chicago jazz and cabaret vocalist known for elegant interpretations of standards and a warm, storytelling stage presence, from club dates to concert stages. She serves as Master of Ceremonies for CENIC Global's A Night in Good Company at the Logan Center, November 22, 2026.

Keya Trammell – Jazz, R&B, Pop, Neo-Soul | Chicago. Chicago-based vocalist fusing jazz, R&B, pop, and neo-soul into a smooth, contemporary sound with deep roots in the jazz tradition. She is among the featured artists in CENIC Global's A Night in Good Company at the Logan Center, November 22, 2026.

Cyrille Aimee – Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Swing, Pop | New Orleans. New Orleans-based jazz vocalist whose style spans gypsy jazz, swing, and pop. Winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival's international competition and the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Alexis Cole – Jazz, Swing | New York. New York-based jazz and swing vocalist with more than a dozen albums recorded with artists including Fred Hersch, Eric Alexander, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Matt Wilson.

Susan Sassi – Cabaret, Character Comedy | Los Angeles. Los Angeles-based vocalist, actor, comedy writer, and cabaret performer with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Point Park Conservatory, creator of the character Toots McApplesauce.

DJ10 – DJ Entertainment, Hosting | Chicago. DJ10, Chicago DJ and host Mark Johnson, brings high-energy, dance-floor-packing sets to private events, corporate functions, reunions, and nightlife venues. Full-service DJ entertainment with customized music for every occasion, from warm-up cocktails to the last dance.

Mrs. Dipsworth – Family Entertainment, Storytime | Chicago. Created and performed by Sheran Goodspeed Keyton, Mrs. Dipsworth has been delighting and teaching young audiences for more than a decade with modular 30 to 45 minute programs for Pre-K through college, on the Texas Touring Roster 2024 to 2026.

Additional roster artists: Carmen Stokes, Bruce Henry, Tawanda (Los Angeles), Jeanne Franks, Toni Peete (Los Angeles), Makeda Greer, Tim Gant, John Bitoy, Sacha Boutros (Paris), Oscar Rossignoli (New Orleans), and In the Pocket (UK and Lisbon).

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS: Through her direct relationships with nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, Lynn Colbert-Jones has booked and produced shows and events featuring celebrity headliners, including Patti Austin, Branford Marsalis, Samara Joy, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Lawrence, Fantasia, Eric Benet, and El DeBarge. She maintains strong relationships with many more acclaimed artists beyond this list and can engage them for special engagements when the opportunity arises.

Full repertoire, song lists, and references available on request.

WHAT PRESENTERS AND ARTISTS ARE SAYING

Lynn is one of the most professional people I have ever had the privilege of working with. Her eye for talent is exceptional, and she consistently presents outstanding entertainment featuring world-class artists.

Victor Blackful, Cultural Arts Supervisor and Entertainment Director, Freedom Hall, Park Forest, Illinois

It has been a pleasure performing in productions presented by Lynn Colbert-Jones. Her attention to detail, clear communication, and outstanding promotional efforts have consistently contributed to successful events. Lynn creates opportunities where artists are valued, audiences are inspired, and excellence is the standard.

Bobbi Wilsyn, Singer, Actor and Educator

Working with Lynn Colbert-Jones has been one of the greatest highlights of my life. She has a keen eye and vision for production and talent. She has an uncanny ability to match repertoire to particular artists.

Lynne Jordan, Vocalist

As both an accomplished artist and visionary leader, she brings people together, builds meaningful partnerships, and creates unforgettable musical experiences.

Ric Harris, WGN