Frances works with Xavier Calvera, who writes her original songs and plays guitar, Roberto Gutierrez, percussionist extraordinaire and Susi McRoberts, keys and graphic design.

Yes, in the Los Angeles area

There's a lot more exposure for everyone.

I'm happy at Indie Lord Tiger. It would have to be an exceptional contract for me to move.

Frances has been singing "all her life," she says beginning in church with her sister Mary. Most recently, Frances sang with the Burbank civic Light Opera and the Vanbloem Singers. A professional entertainer living in North Hollywood, California, Frances has extraordinary phrasing. Listen and see if you agree.

She lives in North Hollywood and graduated from UCI with a master's degree in music, theatre and drama.

About album, "I Knew It From Hello"
The rich full bodied voice of Frances Tease caresses the songs of Xavi Calvera. This collection, recorded in 2002, is Frances first full lenght CD. Included are songs such as "Frances Blues," "Wake UP," and the title track "I Knew It From Hello." Its and album of love songs written by Xavi Calvera, a Cuban American songwriter living in Los Angeles, California.

Blues, pop, jazz, gospel, latin.

Frances Tease has the role of "The Goddess of Song" in the new Lord Tiger production "The Orishas Are Coming to America." www.theorishasarecoming.com