Iva Jean Ambush And Ambuscade Jazz Ensemble from Atlanta, GA

Music Bio: Here is a polished, booking-focused biography for your Bash profile: Billie Holiday Competition winner Iva Jean Ambush—affectionately known as “The Scat Lady”—is a dynamic and versatile vocalist specializing in jazz, gospel, easy listening, and sophisticated dance music. Praised by one critic as “a spellbinding professional who rivets attention with her magnificent, clear, and articulate voice,” Iva brings warmth, elegance, personality, and exceptional musicianship to every performance. A gifted interpreter of the Great American Songbook, Iva performs music ranging from beloved jazz standards and moving gospel selections to familiar favorites such as “Crazy,” “Come Sunday,” and “At Last.” Her performances can be tailored for an intimate listening experience, elegant background music, or an upbeat celebration featuring danceable jazz. Iva is available as a solo vocalist performing with professionally produced tracks or accompanied by a pianist or guitarist. For larger events, Iva Jean Ambush and Ambuscade is available as a sextet featuring piano, bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone, and guitar. She can also provide additional ensemble configurations—from a duo or trio to an impressive 18-piece big band. Pricing is customized according to the ensemble size, performance length, location, and specific needs of each event. Her distinguished performance credits include Birdland in New York City, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Blues Alley, the DC Jazz Festival, Keystone Korner Baltimore, Le Duc des Lombards in Paris, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, AFRAM, the East Coast Jazz Festival, Jazz Night at Westminster, and International Association for Jazz Education conferences. Iva and Ambuscade have provided music for complete wedding celebrations—including ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinner, and dancing—as well as festivals, corporate functions, religious celebrations, fashion shows, private parties, and community events. Iva is also an experienced emcee whose leadership, professionalism, and engaging presence help events flow smoothly. Whether you need one unforgettable voice or the excitement of a full big band, Iva Jean Ambush delivers a polished musical experience designed especially for your occasion.

• At Last | Etta James
• I Love The Lord | Richard Smallwood
• Sugar | Stanley Turrentine
• Nice Work If You Can Get It | Ella Fitzgerald
• My Favorite Things | From the Sound of Music
• Skylark | Hoagy Carmichael
• Lover Man | Billy Holiday
• Electric Slide | TBD
• 'Round About Midnight | Thelonius Monk
• I Apologize | Anita Baker
• Golden | Jill Scott
• Proud Mary | Tina Turner
• Grandmas' Hands | Bill Withers
• Come Sunday | Duke Ellington
• Mr. Paganini | Ella Fitzgerald
• Mack The Night | Louis Armstrong/Ella Fitzgerald
• Let The Good Times Roll | Ray Charles
• The Christmas Song | Nat King Cole
• Silent Night | Traditional Holiday Song
• Crazy | Willie Nelson/Patsy Cline
• Angel | Angela Wimbush
• Aint Nobody | Chaka Kahn
• Tell Me Something Good | Chaka Kahn
• Sweet Love | Anita BAker
• You Send Me | Sam Cook
• It's Been A Long Time Comin' | Sam Cook
• Aint No Sunshing When He's Gone | Bill Withers
• Mustang Sally | Traditional Blues
• Rock Steady | Aretha Franklin
• Summertime | Ella Fitzgerald
• Kansas City | Traditional Blues
• All of Me | Billie Holiday
• Sweet Love | Ania Baker
• Anita Baker Medley | Anita Baker
• Billie Holiday Medley | Billie Holiday
• Carpenters Medley | The Carpenters
• Gladys Knight Medley | Gladys Knight
• Love No Limit | Mary J Blighe
• Do For Love | Bobby Caldwell
• Song To My Father | Antonio Jobim
• God Bless The Child | Billie Holiday
• All Blues | Miles Davis
• My Funny Valentine | Chaka Kahn
• Stormy Monday | Traditional Blues
• Girl From Ipanema | Antonio Jobim
• Flor De Lis (Upside Down – English) Version) | Djavan
• Tenderly | Sarah Vaughn
• Being Cool | Djavan
• If I Aint Got You | Alicia Keys
• Blessed | Jill Scott
• Celebration | Kool and the Gang
• This Bitter Earth | Dinah Washington
• Please Send Me Someone To Love | Carmen McRae
• I'm Feeling Good | Nina Simone/Jennifer Hudson
• Sunday Kind of Love | Etta James
• 23rd Psalm | TBA
• Because Of Who You Are | TBA
• You've Been So Good and I Want To Thank You | TBA
• Worship You With All of Me | TBA
• Jesus Is Love | TBA
• Oh Lord -- We Praise You | TBA
• Potters House | TBA
• Center of My Joy | TBA
• Amazing Grace | TBA
• To Worship You I Live | TBA
• The Lord's Prayer | TBA
• Jesus - Jesus - Jesus | TBA
• Precious Lord | TBA
• Oh Happy Day | Hawkins
• Total Praise | TBA
• How Great Is Our God | TBA
• I Am A Friend of God | TBA
• Lord You Are Good | TBA
• Great Is Thy Faithfulness | TBA
• You Latter Will Be Greater | TBA
• Greatfulness | TBA
• I Give Myself Away | TBA