So in Love
Ardina Lockhart
written by Larry Davis
We all remember the first time seeing that artist who would later become a household name—the feeling that we were in on a secret the rest of the world was waiting to hear. Ardina Lockhart gives lucky audiences those feelings. Whether lighting up the stage with jazz standards, pop classics, or timeless soulful grooves, her unmistakable sound leaves you wanting more.
Ardina has shared the stage with such notable entertainers as saxophonist Shelley Carrol (Shelley Carrol Quintet), Bobby Falk Quintet, pianist Roger Boykin, Cuvee, Natural Change, Signature Band, New Art 6, Fingerprints, and others.
Along with Eryah Badu and Norah Jones, Ardina is an alum of Dallas’ award-winning Arts Magnet at Booker T. Washington High School where she lent her voice to the renowned jazz ensemble, the Lab Singers.
After graduating from Texas Woman's University, in Denton, Ardina’s star continued to shine brightly in North Texas as she belted out the National Anthem at several sold-out Dallas Mavericks games and performed live on “Good Day Dallas” and “Good Morning Texas.” She cites garnering a Best Actress honor portraying one of her favorite artists, Nina Simone, in a stage production at the historic Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth, TX, as one of the many high points in her career.
With Nancy Wilson, John Legend, Jill Scott, and Kathleen Battle as musical influences, Ardina has developed a unique sound that is finding its way into the hearts of audiences all over the country and beyond, and her background in dance takes her vibrant and engaging stage presence to another level.
Ardina feels at home on every stage, stateside and abroad, and describes sharing her gift with others as “pure joy.” Her goal is to offer more than a show but an experience that her audiences will remember long after leaving the venue.
Ardina’s sultry vocals can be heard on “DNA” by Fingerprints, and “I Heard That” by Shelley Carrol and Friends, and she will soon be releasing her debut recording.
Don’t wait too long to have your spirit and soul lifted by this sensational rising star. Catch her when you can!
Currently Ardina has her sights set on even higher goals and is in production of her debut CD release. Soon, many will know of this unique voice and personality. It may sound new, but she is no overnight sensation.
Selected Songlist:
Jazz Standards
All of Me
Autumn Leaves
Bye Bye Blackbird
Dindi
Feelin' Good
Girl from Ipanema
My Funny Valentine
Night and Day
Night in Tunisia
Satin Doll
Shadow of Your Smile
Since I fell for You
Summertime
This Masquerade
Unforgettable
When I fall in love
Neo Soul and Dance Tunes:
Ascension
Baby I love you
Bag lady
Be Happy-MJB
Boogie Oogie Oogie
Brown Skin
Car Wash
Dock of the bay
Dr. Feelgood
I will Survive
I Wish
I'll Take You There
Let's Stay Together
Love and Happiness
On and On
Proud Mary
Ready For love
Real Love-MJB
Respect
Save Room
Sweetest Taboo
Tyrone
The Way
What's Going On
Pop Classics
Can't take my eyes off of You
Chain of Fools
Crazy
Crazy in Love- Beyonce
Don't know Why
Feel like makin' Love
Give me one Reason
Goin' Out of my head
Happy Feelin's
Heard it thru the Grapevine
Is it a crime
Just My imagination
Killing me Softly
Saving all my love for you
A Song for you
Sweet Thing
What you won't do for Love
Wedding Favorites:
At Last
Caught up in the Rapture
Daddy
Get Here
Just the Way you Are
Let's Stay Together
Love is here to Stay
Natural Woman
One Hand, One Heart
Saving All my Love for You
Song For You
Sweet Love
That's what Friends are for
Unforgettable
When I fall in love
You Send Me
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Contact:
Nichelson Entertainment
116 West College Street
Denton, Texas 76201
214-295-6115 office (landline)
nichelsonent@gmail.com
www.ardinalockhart.com
written by Larry Davis