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NABFEME Artist Spotlight


Lady Sax


When Lady Sax performed in Toronto at NABFEME's "Women Who Jam" all female concert, she wowed attendees, captured new fans and brought the house down!

 

Born into a family tree full of musicians, Ernie Delores (Lady Sax) Shelby is a well-versed vocalist, saxophonist and composer. And while Earnie Shelby - "Lady Sax" is musically inclined, she is also a businesswoman. She is president and owner of her entertainment corporation, Dimples Company. Here she records and produces commercial jingles and demo projects in her eight-track studio. And, to make sure her musical legacy is carried to the next generation, she also teaches beginning saxophone in her spare time.

 

As an elementary school student, Lady Sax scored second in a citywide musical aptitude test. After one summer of playing violin, she asked to be transferred to the school's band. Upon her transfer she found that all the "feminine" instruments had been taken, her teacher then assigned her to play the alto saxophone. Astounding the teacher with her talent, her first note was as clear as a bell!

 

Versatility is the backdrop for Lady Sax's career. In 1976 she was crowned Miss Black Expo-Indiana. She has performed as co-host of a local Indiana cable show has appeared in the local production of "Your Arms Are Too short to Box with GOD," and she has produced a demo for Earth, Wind and Fire's label. Lady Sax's versatility has taken her from the studio performing on a McDonald's commercial, to being saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and financial secretary with The Fabulous Kings for six years! She has also opened for Denise LaSalle, Roger, Zapp, Little Milton and many others. She has drawn standing ovations in many local and Chicago area churches for her gospel renditions.

 

Lady Sax's performances are perfect for that special wedding, award dinners, intermissions in fashion and art gallery shows, political or Christian functions, or any easy listening affair or occasion. She is a "One Person Show" with her state of the art sound system and musical tracks. Lady Sax also performs as a featured artist with local jazz pianists, jazz combos, top 40 bands, and rhythm and blues bands. You can contact Lady Sax at: ladysax@netzero.net.




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