ARC member, Courtney Lemmon is currently on tour in Hong Kong singing at the Island Shangri~ La until May 8th. The Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, a welcoming Hong Kong luxury hotel retreat in the heart of the city, soars 56 floors above Hong Kong's most prestigious shopping, cultural and business addresses, with memorable views of the Peak and Victoria Harbour.

A native of Santa Monica, California, Courtney has been active musically since elementary school. Her early performances include fundraisers with such acclaimed artists as Natalie Cole and Robert Winter, as well as her solo Jazz debut at 15 with Sheila Jordan and Jay Clayton. Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin, Eva Cassidy, Fiona Apple and Billy Holliday all inspired her to investigate a wide range of genres. This appreciation for a wide pallet of musical styles led her to the Jazz and Contemporary Program at Manhattan’s prestigious New School University, of which she is a graduate with a high respect for the blues due to her studies with the incredible pianist Junior Mance.

Back in Santa Monica, she recorded her debut CD “Stay With Me” teaming her with Grammy winner Mike Acosta as a co-writer, Producer and Saxophonist. Mr. Acosta is known as the creative genius behind the original Brian Setzer Orchestra, for which her served as Musical Director, Arranger and featured soloist. For her first full-length recording he surrounded her with Grammy nominees and LA session players to add experience to her youthful sound. This combination of youth and experience propels her music on a journey through several of her favorite styles yet still sounds unique. The title cut “Stay With Me” garnered Courtney an Honorable Mention in the 2006 John Lennon Song Writing Competition.

Lemmon is now in Hong Kong and just started a 3 month jazz gig at the 5 star Island Shangri~La Lobster Bar. There will soon be a press release about their new patio opening up featuring her as the first artist performing there. The Lobster bar is Zagat rated for being the most well known upscale jazz bar in Hong Kong to tourists.

When she returns to the US, Courtney Lemmon will be playing Spagatini's Jazz Club in Orange County with George Kahn.
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