Artist
Jade
Jade is a soul artist formed in 1992. 2 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
- 2
- Releases
- 1992–1994
- Active years
- 1992
- Formed
Artist
Jade is a soul artist formed in 1992. 2 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Jade is an R&B group active during the early to mid-1990s. The group consisted of Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall, and Di Reed. During their brief yet successful career, Jade released two studio albums, one live album, and a string of popular R&B singles. Di Reed is currently touring the world as a featured vocalist for Rod Stewart and continues her professional singing career by lending her vocal talents to support numerous high-profile music projects and industry heavyweights including Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Gwen Stefani, and many others. Tonya Kelly and Joi Marshall have recently enlisted vocalist Myracle Holloway as a new member and released a song on Valentines Day called "Baby Luv". Original Lineup: Tonya Kelly, Di Reed, & Joi Marshall The group Jade was originally composed of Joi Marshall and two other members named Angie and Debbie and, as such, was first known as JAD. However, when Angie and Debbie were dropped from the group, Tonya Kelly and Di Reed were signed on by producer Vassal Benford, and the group's name was extended to Jade. Tonya grew up in Chicago listening to jazz vocalists such as Sarah Vaughan and Nat King Cole. Joi was …
