Yvette Norwood-Tiger

YVETTE NORWOOD-TIGER

JC: How long have you been producing? YNT: I have been producing music recording CDs since 2009, and jazz shows and events since 2014. JC: What was the first program you produced and where? YNT: My first program was a jazz concert of my performance with an ensemble produced in November 2015, at the Raymond F. Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. JC: Who are the most famous artists you have produced? YNT: Annually, I produce the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival. Some of the famous artists included percussionist, Tito Puente, Jr., Grammy winner and pianist Marlo Rosado, saxophonist Jesse Jones, Jr., Broadway stage actress Avery Sommers, trumpeter and vocalist Troy Anderson, and vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling. Many of the accompanying musicians have performed with famous artists. JC: What was your most challenging moment? YNT: While producing events, there are many challenging moments, but I consider them all learning experiences. JC: How many women have you produced? YNT: I produced multiple concerts for the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival as well as other events at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. I produced over twenty-five women musicians. JC: Do you have a different approach to producing women? YNT: Music, especially Jazz, is a spiritual plane for me that transcends race and gender. I produce female musicians and performers in the same manner that I produce male musicians and performers with respect for their time and talent. JC: Do you have a mentor or a mentee? YNT: I have and continue to cross paths with people who inspire and encourage me, including founder of Women in Jazz South Florida, Dr. Joan Cartwright. I pay it forward by inspiring and encouraging musical artists. JC: Did you take any courses to become a producer? YNT: I am in my senior year at the School of Hard Knocks. I plan to graduate with honors. JC: Do you have a business or corporation? YNT: My businesses include Yvette Norwood-Tiger Music, LLC; Palm Beach International Jazz Festival Organization, LLC; and Tiger Engineering Group, LLC. JC: What is the largest budget you have worked with? YNT: My largest budget to date is infinitesimal. I am still paying tuition for my college courses. JC: Tell me about your team. YNT: Although, my businesses are sole proprietorships, I have access to individuals who believe in my vision to produce quality jazz events. The head of my team is my husband, Stephen Tiger. He helps to promote my events and he is a sounding board for my ideas and vision. JC: Do you play an instrument? YNT: I am a novice on piano, guitar, and percussion instruments. But I rely on expert musicians to accompany me when I am performing.

Roberta DeMuro - pianist & musical director - Libra Sene - vocalist - Susan Merrit - bass Julie Jacobs - drums