Cheryl Lockett brings her fascinating concert, Remembering Billie Holiday, to the Tower Theater on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8:00 pm. A witty and wonderful concert about the life and music of a famous jazz vocalist named Billie Holiday. This entertaining concert illustrates the tremendous impact Holiday made in music industries throughout the world, performed by a first-class entertainer.

Cheryl Lockett, a song stylist, whose riveting voice and warm style promises any listener an aesthetically pleasing and cohesive composition of music that flows like silk. Cheryl, a California native and gifted with many talents, cultivates, curate and presents an eclectic vision of sound that appeals to a diverse listening audience. Jazz, Gospel, Blues, Pop and Afro-Cuban music reflect her vocal style. Flexible in multiple genres, this hot talent has filled every seat in all auditoriums she has graced. Lockett is currently working on her new CD entitled, "Black Pepper Project" seasoned with a mix of Straight-Ahead Jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Hot! Indeed. It is without wonder that Lockett's talent has led her to sharing the stage with bay area greats such as, percussionist Danilo Paiz, guitarist Rolando Morales, and bassist Mark Van Waganengen. All of which have shared stages with the late Dizzy Gillespie, the late Cal Tjader, Dave Valentine, Sheila E., Airto, Spearhead, Ruben Blades, War and Jose Feliciano. Another great artist worthy of mention, which Lockett has shared the stage on several engagements is pianist Dave Wallace. Wallace is a music educator and director. In the 70's, Wallace was the official musical director for world renown jazz ensemble Manhattan Transfer, and Logins and Messina.

Lockett's pianist, Gustavo Ramirez from Havana, Cuba has studied music at the International School of Music in Havana, Cuba. The same school which pianist Gonzalo Rubacalva attended. Gustavo has performed with Omara Portundo, Celia Cruz, and Raul Pineda to name a few.

A product of an artistic family, Lockett began singing at age 4 and drawing at age 12. Lockett's work impeccably reflects her dedication to the Arts, and her intense passion in sharing art with others. In 1993, this led her to a new endeavor working as an independent Fine Arts Contract Artist. The primary duties are to develop, market, and present fine art experience workshops, presentation and performances to youth and adults. The workshops include music, movement and rhythm experiences, as well as tapestry, mosaic and instrument making. The focus is to strengthen the existence of the Fine Arts in education and in the community.