“Good Morning Heartache” Live in Chicago

http://www.vimeo.com/10629990

The singer/songwriter/producer lists among her influences her gospel-singing mother, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Withers, Jill Scott, Amel Larrieux and Mary J. Blige – a list as varied as her own experiences. She began as a pianist and saxophonist as a child in her native South Carolina, wandering into singing as a teen. After four years in college at Howard University, singing background throughout the high-octane D.C. go-go music scene, Collette was finally ready to expose the world to her unique brand of storytelling.

Highly anticipated sophomore effort “Revolution” is due in summer 2010!

For more information and music:

http://www.experiencecollette.com

http://www.thebloomeffect.com

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