Kyra Gordon is a jazz & blues vocalist known for her soulful tone and captivating stage-presence. Originally from Oakland, CA, Gordon's mischievous and searching spirit comes through both in her songwriting and in her witty stage banter. She is accompanied on stage by pianist Larry Steelman, a composer and musician who has worked with such artists as Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Mick Jagger and Dizzy Gillespie. Direction and Dramaturgy of “Loving Janis”was done by Jayne Wenger.