Carolyn Lee Jones & The Satin Dolls Band Jazz Band from Dallas, TX

The Satin Dolls Band is an all female jazz quintet celebrating the Great American Songbook, Blues, Broadway, R&B, and Vintage Pop. Along with all of the great jazz standards from our male counterparts, we also highlight the many female composers, singers and lyricists who have contributed so much to this art form. The Satin Dolls Band is available as a duo or trio as well as our full quintet. ABOUT US - Carolyn Lee Jones - vocalist- bandleader-recording artist - record label After a successful career in retail traveling the world as a Buyer for Neiman Marcus, Carolyn fulfilled her other dream of singing and launched CLJones Music in 2008. This boutique music business specializes in her vocalist-led jazz groups. Carolyn has released five studio albums nationally under her independent label Catn’round Sound and performs extensively for corporate events, festivals, jazz venues and cabaret rooms. The Sammons Center For The Arts, Dallas, TX honored her as Cabaret Artist of the Year 2017. Her music is being streamed world wide. Rebecca Cordes - pianist - arranger - educator - music director Rebecca Cordes is an accomplished classically trained pianist, jazz musician, composer, arranger, teacher, and band leader. Originally from Nebraska, Rebecca has been an active musician and educator for 20 years since earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Drake University. She maintains a home teaching studio for 40 students and also leads her own jazz quartet Plus One Jazz Group. A longtime collaborator with vocalists, she frequently fills the role of music director for theatrical productions and concerts. Peggy Honea - bassist - performer With over 40 yrs experience Peggy Honea is one of Dallas’ rare female jazz bassists. A Freelance player and member of several different cover bands she is comfortable on both electric and double bass. She is involved in the theater community playing extensively for theaters thru-out the DFW area. Her love of all things music, she too is leader of her female jazz group "Girls Night Out” and heads up Totally Corporate Entertainment, a booking agency. Ann MacMillan - drum set - educator Ann MacMillan holds a bachelor's of music education degree from Emporia State University in Kansas and a master's of music education degree from the University of North Texas. MacMillan began repairing musical instruments at Foster Music Company in Garden City, Kansas then joined the U.N.T College of Music as an adjunct professor of instrument repair in 1997. She teaches beginning and advanced repair courses and workshops. As a drummer, she collaborates with various jazz and pop ensembles. Joyce Spencer - saxes - flute - composer- vocalist - recording artist Joyce holds a bachelor's degree in instrumental music education from McNeese State University where she also studied saxophone and flute, classical and jazz, theater, radio and TV broadcasting.  After a brief period with the Lafayette Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, Joyce moved from Louisiana to Texas where her career shifted to corporate America; however, she returned to music full time in 2009. In addition to leading her own jazz-R&B group, she has released two albums, numerous singles and winning awards for her talent and original music.