Khani Cole & Friends Featuring Arnold Mcculler & Vivian Sessoms at Musical Instrument Museum

Valley-based vocalist Khani Cole has been a fixture in the greater Phoenix area since relocating from her native Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the early ’90s. Cole had an unprecedented ten-and-a-half year run at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs. While there she released three albums that launched her into the national and international consciousness.

“Khani Cole is so consistently solid that it’s a little too easy to take her for granted.”—Arizona Republic

“Khani Cole’s soulful alto reveals uncommon emotion and strength.”—JazzTimes Magazine

“Khani Cole, ‘the voice’ of Phoenix!”—George Benson...

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Valley-based vocalist Khani Cole has been a fixture in the greater Phoenix area since relocating from her native Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the early ’90s. Cole had an unprecedented ten-and-a-half year run at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs. While there she released three albums that launched her into the national and international consciousness.

“Khani Cole is so consistently solid that it’s a little too easy to take her for granted.”—Arizona Republic

“Khani Cole’s soulful alto reveals uncommon emotion and strength.”—JazzTimes Magazine

“Khani Cole, ‘the voice’ of Phoenix!”—George Benson

At some point in your life you’ve heard Arnold McCuller’s rich and distinctive vocals that have captured the heart and ears of many well-respected musicians and fans alike. He’s been one of the music industry’s most popular session singers, and his voice has graced recordings by Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, Linda Ronstadt, Lyle Lovett, and Beck to name only a few. He’s also toured and performed with Phil Collins and James Taylor.

“His voice is like a songbird.”—Linda Ronstadt

Vivian Sessoms, a New York native, may not be recognizable by name but listeners are no stranger to the sound of her voice. She has been the voice behind many commercial jingles for some of the world’s favorite products like Campbell’s Soup, Hershey’s Chocolate, and Adidas, to name a few. She’s also known for her recordings and performances with an amazing array of artists including P. Diddy, Michael Jackson, Donna Summer, Sinead O’Connor, and Stevie Wonder. Sessoms is not only an extremely talented singer but a critically acclaimed writer, producer, and arranger.

“Sessoms’ clear, exquisite voice shimmers against a percolating R&B/jazz backdrop.”—Billboard

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