Svetlana is an award-winning chart-topping vocalist, bandleader, songwriter . Her music blends swing, straight-ahead jazz and original material, she forges deep connections with audiences through her charismatic vocals, deep music connection with the band and the audiences. Svetlana toured in the US and internationally, headlining hundreds of sold out shows in premier clubs, theaters, and festivals. She has recorded three albums, including a #1 US Traditional Jazz Billboard Album. Svetlana is the recipient of awards from SouthArts, Chamber Music America, and New Music USA. Svetlana is also a founder of the award-winning jazz appreciation program for young audiences Swing Makes You Sing.  "Sophisti-pop… exuberant, foot-stompin’ music combining swing & pop-songwriter sensibilities"  WPIX11. "Elated delivery...Upper Echelon of Joy" - PopMatters.  "Energetic" - Wall Street Journal.  "NYC Darling" - TimeOut NYWith sold shows, as a band-leader, at such legendary New York venues as Kitano Jazz Zinc Bar, Drom, Barbes, 92 Street Y, Rockwood Music Hall, and large scale swing dance events and etc.) Svetlana has earned accolades from jazz musicians, audiences and press alike with her poised and charming stage presence, enchanting vocals and strong musicianship.  As a band leader, Svetlana has performed with many acclaimed jazz musicians, most notably, with Randy Johnson (guitar), Wycliffe Gordon (trombone and vocal), Gordon Webster (piano),  James Chirillo (guitar), John Webber (piano). Svetlana also maintains a busy performance schedule appearing as in-demand side-person having performed with groups ranging from big bands, to pop, gypsy swing, klezmer, 100 person gospel choir, and small jazz ensembles in the venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, Carnegie Hall, LePoisson Rouge, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, National Yiddish Theatre and more.