Marjorie Barnes was born and raised in New York City. Her career is spanning more than 30 years, leading her to New York’s Broadway (musicals as Hair, I Love My Wife, and Dreamgirls), California (where she joined the renowned pop group The Fifth Dimension as a lead vocalist) and London for a starring role in the West End production of Bubbling Brown Sugar. Marjorie made Europe her home; living first in England, then Paris, Vienna and finally settling in the Netherlands. She has worked with such great names as Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr., and Billy Eckstein; also with jazz/funk trumpeter Tom Browne, bassists John Clayton and Marcus Miller, and drummer Mel Lewis.

Photo: Xander Koppelmans

Sarah Vaughan was one of the greatest jazz vocalists in the world. She was revered by other vocalists and musicians alike for her unique improvisational style, her perfect intonation and timing and a remarkable vocal range.
‘Tenderly’ is Marjorie Barnes’ tribute to the legacy of Sarah Vaughan. “I tried to choose songs that would be representative of her long career; from her earliest pop successes such as Passing Strangers, originally sung in duet with Billy Eckstein, to her Mercury recording years, the Gershwin Live album, and her Brazilian repertoire. Included, as well, are Tenderly and Misty, two iconic songs associated with her.”

Marjorie Barnes – vocals;
Rob van Bavel – piano;
Jean-Jacques Rojer – guitar;
Frans van Geest – double bass;
Niek de Bruijn – drums;
Sjoerd Dijkhuizen – tenor sax.