Florida’s Lisanne Lyons, an accomplished and acclaimed jazz vocalist with strong ties to Virginia, visited Old Dominion University in April for a set of clinics and performances.

A winner of multiple awards from Down Beat magazine, the director of jazz vocal studies at Florida International University is known for what one critic described as “sparkling, scintillating jazz singing.”

These images were taken during an April 11 master class with ODU students.

In addition to leading workshops and performing with ODU’s Jazz Choir, the Jazz Combo and the Jazz Orchestra, Lyons played a concert with the John Toomey Trio on Monday, April 15.

All photos are by Chuck Thomas/ODU.

Lisanne Lyons and John Toomey share jazz knowledge with students.

Lisanne Lyons instructs ODU students.

Lisanne Lyons instructs ODU students.

Lisanne Lyons performs during the April 11 master class.

ODU students listen during the Lisanne Lyons clinic. Pictured, left to right, are Makenzie Joyner-Cassanova at the piano, Jack Moreno on bass, Kristian Quilon on saxophone, Michael Berry on drums, Kristiana Jones on vocals, and Mike Dean on guitar.

Lisanne Lyons and John Toomey share jazz knowledge with students.
Lisanne Lyons instructs ODU students.
Lisanne Lyons instructs ODU students.
Lisanne Lyons performs during the April 11 master class.
ODU students listen during the Lisanne Lyons clinic. Pictured, left to right, are Makenzie Joyner-Cassanova at the piano, Jack Moreno on bass, Kristian Quilon on saxophone, Michael Berry on drums, Kristiana Jones on vocals, and Mike Dean on guitar.

Lisanne Lyons and John Toomey share jazz knowledge with students.

Lisanne Lyons instructs ODU students.

Lisanne Lyons instructs ODU students.

Lisanne Lyons performs during the April 11 master class.

ODU students listen during the Lisanne Lyons clinic. Pictured, left to right, are Makenzie Joyner-Cassanova at the piano, Jack Moreno on bass, Kristian Quilon on saxophone, Michael Berry on drums, Kristiana Jones on vocals, and Mike Dean on guitar.