The Repertoire, presented by Rainbow Promotions LLC
Chrisette Michele
Growing up in Patchoque, New York, Chrisette led gospel choirs in high school. She 
graduated from Five Towns College in Dix Hills with a degree in vocal performance. She quickly became known not only as a stellar vocalist but also as a songwriter. She has been a featured singer on several hip hop albums, including The Game's "LAX," "Kingdom Come," by Jay-Z, Nas' "Hip Hop is Dead," and the Kayne West produced "Still Dreaming."
Chrisette's debut album, "I Am," came out in 2007. Popular singles from the album included: "If I Have My Way," "Best of Me," "Be OK," and "Love is you." The lead single from the album, "If I Have My Way" hit number four on Billboard's US Hot Adult R&B Airplay and number twenty-four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. "Best of Me" charted at twenty-one on the Hot Adult Contemporary tracks. In December of 2007 "Be OK" was released as the third single from the album and charted at number sixty-four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs and number 21 on the Hot Adult R&B Airplay.
Chrisette's second album, "Epiphany," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Released in 2010, her third album, "Let Freedom Reign" charted at number 25 on the US Billboard 200 chart and included the popular singles, "I'm a Star" and "Goodbye Game." The album features Chrisette performing hip-hop, R&B and the dance-pop number "So Cool."
Chrisette won the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Be OK."
Chrisette's fourth album, "Better," came out in 2013 through Motown Records, debuting at number twelve on the US Billboard 200. It was nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. As one of the best singers in her genre, Chrisette says, "You have to understand I'm young and when you are an R&B singer, it's who you are by mistake. I didn't wake up in the morning and say I wanted to sing R&B."
Daley
With his signature curly Mohawk and black frame glasses, Daley continues to build his 
popularity as a soul singer for the 21st Century. Just 24 years old, this British singer/songwriter has already tallied an impressive body of work. Growing up in Manchester, Daley was influenced by the greats of yesterday and today. He developed his personal sound style making recordings in his bedroom. Performances on Britain's underground urban stages gave him experience and feedback as he enhanced his music skills. Of his early life, Daley says, "It was tough fitting into the Manchester music scene which had always been really focused on guitar and dance music. The urban scene was almost non-existent, so in making those recordings in my bedroom, I figured out how I wanted to sound...it was my training ground. Everything really began there for me. It was the first step in becoming the artist I am today."
Today, he is redefining the way R&B/Soul looks, feels and sounds. "If you're expecting the same old soul singer, that's not necessarily who I am," the prodigy says about his work. "I call my sound 'future throwback soul' since it's what people love about old soul music, that throwback sound...but I bring it into the future." Daley first caught mainstream attention in 2010 when a friend introduced the British band Gorillaz to his music. He accompanied the band on their chart hit, "Doncamatic." In 2011 Daley released the single "Smoking Gun" to impressive airplay on BBC Radio 1xtra and being listed as one of the station's "Sound of 2011" honorable mentions.
In 2012 his EP "Those Who Wait" was released for free and became a viral online success, bringing him to the attention of US audiences. "I knew I had to get it heard stateside and that was really the best way," Daley said. His second EP "Alone Together" (also released in 2012) continues his US exposure. Since his US debut Daley has garnered two Soul Train Award nominations and has accumulated more than 5 million You Tube/VEVO views with the video for his Jessie J assisted duet, "Remember Me."
Daley has performed to sold-out audiences around the world and counts icons George Michael and Bobby Womack among his fans. In 2013 Daley had a guest spot on Nelly's latest single, "Heaven," and he received MOBO nominations for "Best Newcomer" and "Best R&B Artist."
Daley's tremendous international appeal stems from his ability to harmonize the sounds of yesterday and tomorrow with the technologies of today.
Mara Hruby
Mara Hruby doesn't just play music-she lives it! This Oakland, California native pours her 
pure soul into her music, pulling inspiration from her life into her songs to create richly meaningful compositions. Over the past several years, Mara has become one of acoustic soul's fastest rising new stars, while amassing a large and loyal fan base. As both a captivating vocalist and a talented songwriter, Mara personifies the sound and soul of an alternative jazz legend.
Mara's music has been influenced by such stars as Julie London, Patsy Cline, The Moonglows, Curtis Mayfield and Brook Benton. Her debut EP release in 2010 "From Her Eyes" featured Mara soulfully covering classics originally performed by men. Her creative interpretations of such greats as Jamiroquai, Bob Marley and D'Angelo, gave these songs her unique feminine touch.
A standout stage performer, with sold out shows at Yoshi's Oakland and the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, Mara has performed on stages stretching from Philadelphia, Washington DC, to Grammy Weekend 2012 in Los Angeles and the 45th Annual Stern Grove Festival in San Francisco.
In 2014 Mara released "Archaic Rapture," which reached number one on the iTunes Jazz charts within the first week. Mara's artistry is defined by her deep emotional connection with her audience, her music alive with pure creative beauty and power.
About Rainbow Promotions
Rainbow Promotions
is the producer of the Long Beach Jazz Festival, various concerts at the Terrace Theatre, Long Beach Center for the Performing Arts and other events throughout the year.
