Jazz Insights: Barbara Slater

Within the last decade, Barbara Slater became a quality female jazz singer in Rhode Island. She had previously earned a law degree and published several books to her credit. As a professional executive she paid her dues at media stations in Boston for many years. Returning to Providence,  Barbara decided to become a jazz singer, which had always been a goal for her. She began taking singing lessons and studying important jazz musical background. Determined to make the grade, she organized a group of veteran performers to help in her delivery. Among the group was Kent Hewitt, Connecticut’s well known pianist, arranger and composer. Kent arranged her singing gigs to bring out her deep beautiful voice talent. (Her voice resembles the late great jazz singer Chris Connor). It didn’t take long before Barbara began singing with big bands and small groups alike.