PHOENIX began her musical studies at the Dr. John A. Martin School of Music, won and retained a four year position in Chicago's All-City Chorus, and went on to become a member of the Augustana College Choir, Rock Island, Illinois.

Among her career highlights, Phoenix (who performed under the name Princess Ladia for 10 years) has performed with nationally acclaimed Grammy Award winner Albert Collins, W.C. Handy lifetime award winner Robert Lockwood Jr., and SAFFIRE. She was also the first act to perform at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame (9/1/95) in Cleveland,Oh. Since returning to her native Chicago, she has performed with many internationally known Chicago based musicians.

Phoenix is also a jazz radio host for the University of Chicago radio station WHPK 88.5 The show is called Jazz in Flight, and airs on alternate Tuesdays from 7-9pm. See show's website: www.jazzinflight.com

broadjam URL: http://www.broadjam.com/phoenix