Connie, I had the opportunity to first see you perform at the San Jose Jazz festival in San Jose,California in August 2007. I knew nothing of you but your brief bio stated you were based in Minnesota, (which is where I grew up) so I elected to go to your performance. I am so glad I made that choice. I loved your performance and said to myself – a great performer from the midwest(with a sense of pride). Not only was your voice clear and beautiful ,but your stage presence was engaging and elegant. I hope to share my knowledge of you with my family and friends in Minnesota so they will have the opportunity to see you perform as well. And I hope I will have that opportunity again as well. Sincerely, Karen Ostrowski