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Critically recognized as one of today’s most creative and charismatic jazz singers, Margolis is also a songwriter, arranger, producer and co-owner of the indie label, Mad-Kat Records, founded in 1988. Since her debut at the Monterey Jazz Festival she has recorded and headlined with numerous jazz luminaries (Lionel Hampton, Joe Henderson, Roy Hargrove, Charles Brown, Elvin Jones, Pee Wee Ellis) at top venues on four continents. Dubbed “a jazz legend” by the New York Daily News and frequent Downbeat Poll winner. Her diverse artistic associations span from members of the Grateful Dead to The Coup to The Boston Pops.

An inspiring educator, she teaches master-classes wherever she tours and mentors youth developing recording careers of their own. Currently on the board of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs ’08-’17) Margolis chaired the International Association of Jazz Education (I.A.J.E.) Jazz Vocal Resource Team from ’01 –‘08, has been a V.J. for BET on Jazz, an adjudicator for the N.E.A. “Jazz Masters” awards and is an active fundraiser for a variety of causes. Currently in pre-production for her next CD, Margolis’ award-winning recordings have consistently earned her heavy rotation on the nation’s jazz radio charts and a global fan-base.