And All That Jazz

Recording artist Lori Williams launched her debut CD, "Healing Within," with a standing-room only concert at MetroStage Oct. 11. Guest artists included Sylver Logan Sharp, Allyn Johnson and Divine Order and dancer Rita Burns. Williams performed songs from her CD that ranged from R&B to jazz and included a cover of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" to a soaring version of "Amazing Grace." "It's such an honor to host an event like this," said MetroStage Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin. "What a gift Lori has given everyone with this CD."

Lori William, seated, is joined by Tabitha Pearson, Robert Person, Sylver Logan Sharp and William Knowles at the launch of Williams' new CD Monday night at MetroStage.

Lori Williams signs copies of her new CD at the MetroStage launch party October 11.
Lonnie Rich, Donnan Wintermute, Marcia Rich, Carolyn Griffin and Adron Krekeler celebrate the launch of Lori Williams' CD at MetroStage Monday night.