Jevetta Steele

Jevetta Steele (born November 14, 1962) is an American R&B jazz, and gospel music singer.

Early years Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, Steele eventually moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to become a criminal lawyer. Steele later embarked upon a solo career within music and the stage. She also went on to be a member of gospel group The Steeles along with her sister Jearlyn and her three brothers JD, Fred and Billy. She went on to appear in productions of Smokey Joe's Cafe, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Ain't Misbehavin', Crowns, and Double Infidelities. She later composed the musical Two Queens, One Castle, which opened to critical acclaim.

Steele's debut album reached No. 15 on the Blues & Soul UK Hiplist chart. The LP also included her hit "Calling You". The Japanese release also featured a cover of Dionne Warwick's "Say A Little Prayer For You". That same year, Steele's group The Steeles released their debut album Heaven Help Us All.

Steele can also be heard on the soundtrack of the 1994 film Corrina, Corrina singing "Over the Rainbow".

She has recorded and toured with Prince, George Clinton, 10,000 Maniacs, and Mavis Staples. She appeared on the album Memorial Beach, recorded by the Norwegian group a-ha, performing backing vocals on the songs "Lie Down in Darkness" and "Move to Memphis". Her most recent album is a 2006 collection of original and classic jazz selections called My Heart.

Personal life Steele is married, and has three children; Kenyari, Kortland and Jasmine. Her three children are all singers, musicians and entertainers. Steele is currently producing shows such as "The Sound of Gospel" and is currently performing with her family and producing behind the scenes.

Discography Albums 1988: Jevetta Steele 1993: Here It Is 2006: My Heart

Singles 1988: "Calling You" 1989: "I Will Remember" 1991: "Say A Little Prayer For You" 1993: "Hold Me 1999: "Calling You" (remix) (with Christian Falk)