Quiana Lynell (born April 16, 1981) is an American blues and jazz singer, arranger and songwriter.
[2][3] Lynell began her singing career as a classical singer[2] and was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church choir in Baton Rouge.
[6] Lynell has performed with Nona Hendryx, Terence Blanchard, Jon Cowherd, Marvin Sewell, Eric Harland, Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, Bilal, Ledisi, and with local artists and bands in Louisiana.
[13][3] Lynell has developed the educational program, "Made in America: Lyrically Speaking: Breaking Down Jazz, Blues and Soul in American Music, from the Vocalist Perspective", which has been used in clinics across the United States to educated students on jazz, blues and traditional American music from the vocalist perspective.
[15][16] Lynell has held several teaching positions, including as band directors in elementary and middle schools.