Happy Birthday Maysa Leak (born August 17, 1966). She is an American jazz /Soul singer better known by her first name Maysa. She is popular with fans of smooth jazz both for her solo work and for her work with the British band Incognito. After receiving her degree from Morgan State University, Maysa headed to Southern California to perform with Stevie Wonder’s female backup group Wonderlove, While with Wonder, Maysa was a vocalist on the Jungle Fever soundtrack and performed on numerous television shows. It was during an over-the-telephone audition in the early 90s, that Maysa become a member of the acclaimed British jazz/funk/R&B band Incognito and in 1992, she relocated to London and recorded Tribes, Vibes & Scribes, featuring the hit single Dont You Worry Bout A Thing. Since then, Maysa has appeared on over seven Incognito recordings. Maysa recorded her self-titled debut in 1995 & has since recorded, ten albums include a few were she records & cover classics, but puts her own stamp on them. Maysa has also collaborated with well-known jazz performers like Gerald Veasley, Rick Braun, Will Downing, Phil Perry, Jason Miles Soul Summit, Rhythm Logic, Jonathan Butler and Pieces of a Dream. Her MOTIONS OF LOVE (2011) features the ballad “Have Sweet Dreams” co-written by Stevie Wonder who plays harmonica. Blue Velvet Soul is Maysa Leaks current album released last year. GARY
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