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Shayla Logan
Saxophonist/Vocalist/Producer/Educator
Shayla was born under a lineage of musicians. Growing up she recalls, stories of her grandfather playing many instruments such as clarinet, saxophone and trombone alongside great jazz moguls such as Duke Ellington and Nat King Cole. Shayla's largest influences in music was her mother and father. She grew up observing her father lead the band as a saxophonist and her mother standing beside him as a vocalist.
As a trained saxophonist and vocalist Shayla Logan's career in music navigates through an array of experiences.While in her early music studies performed in school bands competing and placing some of the highest ranks in competition. Shayla also was a heavy participant in musicals and theatre plays showcasing her acting abilities.
As she went on to college Shayla was awarded performance scholarships attending Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana where she majored in music studying music history, theory, composition, orchestration and performance. With minor studies in education Shayla has been mentoring/teaching young and upcoming musicians throughout her career where she later served as an elementary music teacher.
With her primary studies in classical and symphonic saxophone and voice Shayla developed a passion for the orchestra. He has had the honor to have been a requested to perform as a soloist both vocally and on saxophone for multiple municipal orchestras. Her original recorded works carries a heavy orchestral influence with live string arrangements mixed into a jazz fusion and funk rhythm.
As a professional performing artist Shayla has performed throughout the United states with and for a number of noteworthy musicians. Though Shayla has mostly managed and manages her own original and cover bands she also works as a freelance saxophonist/vocalist. She has been requested to host several music venue residencies over the years traveled living near Chicago, in New Orleans and her current home base Dallas, Texas.
Shayla's captivating stage presence pierces through the souls of her audiences with every passionate performance. She has a passion for performing and connects very well to her audiences. Shayla continues her career in pursuit of sharing her triumphant journey through this space and time, while documenting life stories and truth through music.