YVONNE J is also known as YVONNE JAY ( all songs written on Peter Pearson CD's are under Yvonne Jay. ) Bio written by John Fitzgerald. Yvonne was born and raised in Dundee, Scotland. Almost instantly, the diminutive teenager with the huge, soul drenched voice and dynamic stage act was packing the nightclub. When she was bathed in stage lights, the audience in the darkness of the nightclub, Yvonne engaged with them, forged a friendship and gave them hope and inspiration in a similar way that Tina Turner fulfills that role. Yvonne began performing throughout the U.K., Europe and USA, all the time fine tuning her craft both vocally and performance. Radio and TV appearances quickly followed appearing with major Scottish celebrities on regional TV stations, moving to the major national stations and eventually worldwide appearances. She did “The Best Disco in Town” produced by Harry Rabinowitz (‘Chariots of Fire’) for a major national network. She has also appeared on Ulster T.V. Grampion, BBC, STV ( Scottish Television ) and Canal Sur, Spain. Opened for Billy Ocean, Eddie Kendricks, Bill Fredricks and Rose Royce, Yvonne has developed into the consummate artiste, who through her range and depth of experience knows how to relate to and command attention from her audience. some great gigs and much deserved acclaim. “I was pushed hard to hone my craft by some great musicians” says Yvonne. Currently the Lead vocalist for Maxwell Hall Jazz for the past 5 years.