"(She) has her own vocal sound, which is beautiful by the Grace of God." - Yusef Lateef, legendary jazz artist, Grammy award winner Jazz vocalist, Michele Thomas releases her sophomore album, MESSENGER this coming January. The much-anticipated album -- by the singer whose background includes over a decade of teaching as gospel choir conductor and private music instructor --showcases Thomas at the top of her game. Her dazzling versatility in song interpretation is unequaled; a talent, which is richly on display in each and every song. The project emerged following a period of intense soul-searching for Thomas. Creatively revitalized after years of working to establish her name in the Chicago jazz scene with her debut album, “I’ll Take Romance”, as well as serving a prosperous term as the founder/conductor of her alma mater’s gospel choir at North Park University, she announced the desire to collaborate on her next recording project featuring what she considered some of the mo