Darlene Koldenhoven

Darlene Koldenhoven is an American vocalist, pianist, composer, songwriter, arranger, and author who has achieved significant success in both music and acting. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she began singing at age 3 and took piano lessons from age 9. She studied music at The Chicago Conservatory College, earning a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a master's in Vocal Performance. After teaching elementary school music for six years, she moved to Los Angeles in 1978 to pursue her career. Koldenhoven is known for her work as a solo artist, with albums such as *Keys to the World* (1993), *Heavenly Peace* (2000), and *The Grand Piano Spa* (2021), which debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's Classical Crossover Albums Chart. She has collaborated with prominent artists like Pink Floyd, Neil Young, and Kenny Loggins, providing vocals for their albums. Her work spans genres, including jazz, classical crossover, and pop. As an actress, Koldenhoven has appeared in films and TV shows such as *Sister Act*, *Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit*, *Spy Hard*, *Malcolm in the Middle*, and *The Young and the Restless*. She has also performed vocals for video games like *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets* and *Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance*. Additionally, she wrote *Tune Your Voice: Singing and Your Mind's Musical Ear*, a book on vocal techniques. Koldenhoven has received multiple Grammy nominations and awards, including a 1987 Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. She has also performed with notable artists like Yanni, David Byrne, and Barbra Streisand. ...