10 things you didn't know about Myrna Hague

She has been dubbed Jamaica's First Lady of Jazz by admirers and lovers of that musical genre. That is no surprise as long before it was fashionable, or even accepted, Myrna Hague worked tirelessly promoting the music of jazz to Jamaican audience, leading to the founding of Jamaica's first-ever jazz festival.

The consummate artiste, Myrna Hague, the musician/performer, is celebrated internationally for her talent and storied performances around the globe. According to her critics, she makes the music come alive by infusing it with her own life force.

A remarkable toast by music critics but not one that is unjustified as Hague is that rare breed of performer that wraps herself in the music, then envelops her audience. And in her own inimitable style, she transports both herself and her audience into the beautiful world of music.

On the eve of her annual cabaret signature show, Outlook shares 10 Things We Did Not Know about the internationally accomplished and serenaded signer, the incomparable Myrna Hague.

I. Was born in Buff Bay, Portland.

2.She has performed internationally with jazz trumpeter Jimmy Owens, drummer Jason Marsalis, organist Dr Lonnie Smith and classical pianist Denis Moorman.

3.She played for six season at the famous Moulin Rouge nightclub in Florence, Italy and has performed at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

4. Was the first Jamaican winner of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union song contest in 1990. To date, no other Jamaican has won it.

5. Created the first Jamaica Federation of Musicians awards as well as the first Jamaican Jazz Calendar in 1999.

6. Studied dance and theatre at the North London College.

7. Graduated with first class honours from the University of the West Indies and is currently completing postgraduate studies in cultural studies.

8. Made her first recording album at Studio One with Coxson and worked with Jackie Mittoo.

9. Her hobby is sewing and she enjoys making her own drapery and upholstering her chairs.

10.Her favourite singer is Leontyne Price.