I’ve been wanting to do a music-themed piece for a while now and I decided to do a tribute to all the great female vocalists whose performances I’ve enjoyed over the years. This piece was inspired by my Soror Maria Howell, who is doing weekly YouTube concerts during the coronavirus quarantine, accompanied by the amazing Noel Freidline on piano. Their “Live By Request” shows (Wednesdays at 7:00 PM) are a highlight of our week. These Charlotte-based artists are local favorites and perform regular in jazz venues around town.