[caption id="attachment_34764" align="aligncenter" width="413"]<a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Stephanie-by-Bill-Reckert-Dec-2017.jpeg" rel="attachment wp-att-34764"><img class="size-full wp-image-34764" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Stephanie-by-Bill-Reckert-Dec-2017.jpeg" alt="Stephanie Nakasian. Photo by Bill Reckert." width="413" height="640"></a> Stephanie Nakasian. Photo by Bill Reckert.[/caption]

Stephanie Nakasian is a jazzy name for one of the most celebrated Jazz singers in the world.

Nakasian began developing her repertoire in the mid-80s when she toured with Jon Hendricks. Her concerts have captured the heart of audiences worldwide.&nbsp;

She has recorded 30 full-length albums, and is known for her vocal training courses, speeches, workshops, and books such as "You Already Know How to Sing: Voice Lessons - Life Lessons.”

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Nakasian is accompanied by Robert Redd, a pianist whose membership in The Duke Ellington Orchestra is the latest link in a long chain of remarkable engagements. He has performed in major venues in the US and abroad, recently in Japan and Israel.

On Sunday, January 28, at 5 p.m., Nakasian and Redd will perform in the Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. Tickets at the door are $25 for adults (cash or check only), students free. Get a free pass at the Fripp gate. Attendees are invited to a complimentary reception after the performance. For more information, visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-838-1777.