A savvy songwriter and powerful singer, Robin McKelle has long since found a space where soul, jazz, pop, gospel, blues and the famous “American Songbook” intersect. In her live performances, she exudes the soul of a band leader worthy of the “Rat Pack” period. While comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald are common due to her warm alto voice, her early influences were primarily Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Janis Joplin.