Lauded for her rich contralto voice and inventive, intelligent songwriting, Lois is preparing to release her fourth recording as leader.   Musicians and collaborators on the project were Ed Thigpen, iconic drummer; Chicago pianist, arranger, and educator Willie Pickens; bassist John V. Brown; and guitarist Scott Sawyer. Click here for more details on the upcoming release. Lois' 2008 recording was named by JazzTimes critic, Owen Cordle, as one of the top ten CDs of 2008!