About
Elegant, seductive and smooth are as synonymous to the sound of Penny Wlls as the are to the woman who sings them. Penny's background is in Jazz, Classical, R&B as well as Gospel, all of which have formed Penny's sultry sophisticated sound.
A native of Detroit, it wasn't long before Penny gainded exposure for her exciting stage performances as well as her dynamic singing which brought caparisons to other native Detroiters such as Anita Baker and Gladys Knight. Penny has had the distinct honor of being named Outstanding Gospel\Christian Vocalist by the Detroit Music Awards as well as Outstanding Jazz Vocalist by the Detroit Black Music Awards.
Penny has released three cd's: Shine, Penny Wells Close to You-Penny Sings Burt and My Favorite Holiday (Christmas CD). Detorit Metro Times writer, Charles L. Latimer, called Shine the album of the year. She is an undeniable force in the music industry and a Chanteuse who places her own unique stamp on some of your favorite gems.
Performance and Recording Highlights Include:
Kem, The Temptations, Patti Austin, Dwele, Frank McComb, Euge Groove, Kirk Whalum, Lathun, Oleta Adams, Al McKenzie, Randy Scott, Thornetta Davis, L'Renee, Marcus Belgrave, Yancyy, Maysa Leak, Ron Otis, Jeff Canady, Kimmie Horne, Alexander Zonjic, Marion Meadows, Me'Shell Ndege-Ocello and Straight Ahead.
Penny is currently recording new projects with Emmy Award winning producer and smooth jazz pianist LaShawn Gary. Her latest Single "I Wanna Be More (You Are)" was released in the fall of 2022 and produced by independent R&B Sensation Frank McComb.
