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    • ABOUT PHYLLIS
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  • GALLERY
    • Video Clips
    • SPECIAL PROJECTS
    • Sampling of Prior Events
  • CONTACT

Recognized by the City of Inglewood

Mayor Butts and Councilmember Dotson awarded Phyllis a Certificate of Appreciation
​for her contributions to the residents of Inglewood in her role as Arts Commissioner.
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Battle Swings With The Big Band

Phyllis was one of the special guest artists to take the stage April 7th, 2018 at the elegant Cicada Restaurant & Bar in Downtown LA with  Chester Whitmore's Opus Big Band.  Singin', swingin', dancin' ... she covered all the bases. 

L.A. Opera: "Zarzuela Opera" Returns

Inglewood Arts Commissioner, Phyllis Battle poses with the incredible Zarzuela Opera to commemorate an incredible follow-up performance on April 14th, 2018 at the Waddington Hall at the main Inglewood Library.  This talented performance ensemble put an accent on last year's inaugural performance for the City of Inglewood.
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John B. Williams, Bass; Bobby Pierce, Piano; Don Littleton, Drums; David Cunningham, Jr.

Jazz Legends Swingin' at City Club LA

Great jazz is what happens with an elite group of musicians, who have been officially recognized by the City of Los Angeles as "Jazz Living Legends."  This private business club provided the stage, and these jazz greats delivered an impeccable performance on 4/28/18.

Giving Back to the Community
in an official capacity ...
Arts Commissioner Phyllis Battle

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Phyllis joins Inglewood Councilmember Eloy Morales, Jr. (Inglewood, CA District 3) on September 20th at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Path Villas Eucalyptus, a new senior housing development.
Phyllis was invited to facilitate a Town Hall Meeting about Arts Programming in South LA at the Vision Theatre in Leimert Park.
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Held on Saturday, August 26th, 2017, this event was hosted by the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department and coordinated by James Burks, Manager of the Vision Theatre.
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Phyllis Battle and James V. Burks
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Phyllis attended the opening reception of the "Rebel" art exhibit at The Creative House Gallery downtown Inglewood on July 29th. She poses with Wendell Wiggins, one of the featured artists.
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Phyllis Performs at Annual Members' Event
Sierra Madre Woman's Club - July 2017

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Arts Commissioner Battle brings
​L.A. Opera "Zarzuela" Performance to Inglewood

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A true lover of the arts and great champion for artists across genres, Phyllis Battle uses her public service platform to bring a variety of cultural experiencs to her constituents.

On April 22, 2017 Inglewood City Library provided the venue for residents to be treated to an hour long, L.A. Opera "Zarzuela" performance, a form of operatta considered one of Spain's natural artistic treasures.  
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Jazz Communion Kick-Off:  March 26, 2017

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Jazz Communion also serves as a platform to introduce and support today's talented generation of upcoming artists
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Phyllis Battles gives a congratulatory hug to vocal student, Brittney Murta who made her jazz performance debut at this kick-off event.

Guitarist and vocalist Anthony Williams treats the audience to his talents after accompanying Brittney.
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Inspire Church in Los Angeles - March 2017

Photo credit: ​Lisa Carias-Macua
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Thank You Louisville, Kentucky!

"An evening of jazz with phyllis battlE"
On the lawn of an historic Virginia Avenue mansion
 in Louisville, Kentucky on September 11, 2016.  
Presented by Mary Alyce Foundation
 in conjunction with Nzingha Creations Gallery
Photography by Aukram Burton
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...the previous day, Phyllis performed at the 15th Anniversary Celebration for the j. Camille Academy at Hotel Louisville
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(l to r) Janice Perkins, state Representative Darryl Owens (Ky, House District 43), Judith Owens-Lalude and Phyllis Battle
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... all smiles, striking a pose with One of the authors recognized at the event, artye dulaney (and her family) strike a pose with phyllis following the 15th anniversary celebration

A career that spans four decades, and still on the move!

Celebrity tribute honoring actor Bill Duke and Hattie Winston
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A small sampling fron years of performances at festivals, club gigs & more!
Featured vocalist at "Huf Awards" event produced by celebrity television Judge Mablean Ephraim's Foundation
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Phyllis Battle is one of the featured interviews in the best-selling book,
​"The Gigging Musician", by jazz recording artist, Billy Mitchell
 
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"...and a superior gospel blues singer, Phyllis Battle, who battled with a recalcitrant microphone and won by a bar's breath."
                          - Leonard Feather, legendary L.A. Times Jazz Critic


I look forward TO seeing you at an upcoming performance!

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