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The blending of various vocal styles and musical disciplines is a challenge that few musicians attempt. It is even more unusual to find a musician who demonstrates the ability to perform successfully in more than one idiom. Yayu Khoe is one of these rare vocalists. Born in Hong Kong and raised in New York City, her singing demonstrates that she has captured the best that the melting pot has to offer, as well as drawing cultural elements from both east and west. Ms. Khoe has already enjoyed a classical career performing in opera and recital settings. In addition, she has successfully played the jazz club/cabaret circuit, including a tour with legendary drummer Max Roach and his sextet. In her debut CD, "Love & Faith Ms. Khoe moves comfortably form jazz to classical, popular, folk, blues and Gospel. The selections on this CD highlight Ms. Khoe's four octave range which is rich and full in the lower register and clear, pure and haunting in the higher octaves.