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32 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MARCH 2018 | On March 11, The Friendship Club presents Jaimee Paul and Leif Shires, a dynamic duo combining voice and trumpet. Ms. Paul was influenced by Gospel and Blues, cultivating a special place in her heart for jazz. She found work at various record labels handling marketing and radio promotion, and simultaneously began working part time as a studio session singer. Jaimee's talent was quickly recognized, and soon she began touring as background vocalist with country superstar Wynonna, The Judd's, and most recently, pop sensation Kelly Clarkson. Paul's devotional hymns record, "Hear My Prayer," garnered a Dove award nomination for Best Inspirational Album in 2013. Leif Shires, a trumpet player from California's San Joaquin Valley, moved to Nashville in 2004 and met Paul, a sultry jazz singer who was looking for a trumpet player. That discovery began a romance that blossomed into marriage. Shires' career has continued to flourish as he has worked with many different artists spanning a variety of genres, including Kelly Clarkson, Jack White, Eliza and the Bear, Jaci Velasquez, Wanda Jackson, Barry Gibb, TG Sheppard, Kelly Lang and bands such as the Memphis Horns, My Morning Jacket, and Latin jam band Salvador. As a duo, Leif and Jaimee have performed for audiences throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Attendees have included a United States President, Prime Ministers, Congressmen, Military leaders and Ambassadors. They recently have independently released their first Jaimee Paul Band album, "My Favorite Things," with new twists and turns on both jazz and pop classics. Music enthusiasts have been touched and inspired by their incredible talent, love for each other, and the music they are honored to create. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-resident guests. Doors open at 6 pm, show begins at 7 pm. Make checks out to Friendship Club, and deliver them to 5168 Rio Bravo Drive. For cancellations and information, call Pat (845-3789) or Judy (797-0265). A delicious buffet dinner is available in the restaurant for show goers by reservation only, beginning at 4:30 pm. Call the hostess (769-6654) for more information. The Friendship Club