Rudy Royston

WRTI's NPR Live Sessions Video of the Week: Singer-Songwriter Michelle Lordi

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Songstress Michelle Lordi has blossomed into an artist who is comfortable enough to push the already fluid boundaries of jazz.Check out the video of…

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Live Video from the WRTI Performance Studio: Vocalist Michelle Lordi

Singer, songwriter and bandleader Michelle Lordi has received international accolaides for numerous recording projects. On her new album, Break Up With…

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Jazz Album of the Week: A Giant Musical Leap for Vocalist and Songwriter Michelle Lordi

Matt Silver

November 11, 2019. Michaelle Lordi, described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “an emotionally insightful performer with an arrestingly beautiful sound,"…

Shamie Royston (left) and Rudy Royston, married for nearly two decades, have recently issued their own debut albums as bandleaders.

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After 18 Years Of Marriage And Two Children, A Couple Releases Their Debut Albums

Patrick Jarenwattananon

Growing up in Denver, Rudy and Shamie Royston dreamed about moving to a jazz hub like New York. After a few welcome delays to teach and raise a family, they're beginning to pursue careers as performing musicians.