Meet our collaborating artists
Torri Baker is the lead vocalist for ByrdSong Music, known for her powerful delivery, rich harmonies, and stylistic versatility. Her passion for music began at the age of three, singing alongside her mother-renowned gospel artist Gerri Brown-and her sister. Growing up immersed in gospel music and influenced by legends such as The Winans, The Clark Sisters, and Rance Allen, Torri developed a deep love for harmony-driven, soul-filled performance.
A versatile vocalist, Torri has built a career spanning studio recording, vocal arrangement, coaching, and live performance. She is a sought-after lead vocalist for corporate events, weddings, and special productions, admired for her professionalism and emotional connection with audiences.
Torri is a proud alumna of The Ohio State University, where her musical foundation was shaped through formal training and a broad range of influences including Jazz, Soul, Gospel, Country, Rock, and Broadway. Drawing inspiration from icons such as Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and her mother, her vocal style blends technical precision with heartfelt expression.
Torri Baker
~Vocalist
J Reese started his musical journey at a very young age, singing at home while his father played the guitar. He then went on to sing in church and eventually learned to play instruments.
Realizing the importance of music in his life from an early age, J Reese has built a diverse career in the music industry, including studio work, songwriting, vocal arranging, coaching, and performing with well-known groups such as the Austin Lyric Opera. He currently serves as a lead vocalist for various ensembles that perform at corporate events, parties, weddings, and more.
A proud alumnus of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), J Reese refined his musical approach and technical skills through classical training. His musical style incorporates elements of Jazz, Soul, Gospel, and Funk, influenced by artists like Prince, Marvin Gaye, PJ Morton, Stevie Wonder, Sarah Vaughn, and Chaka Khan.
Known for his impressive four-octave vocal range, J Reese often tells fellow musicians, "I will sing in whatever key you play in." He regularly performs solo shows featuring original and cover songs, as well as artist tribute shows and collaborations with local artists and groups.
Among his career highlights, J Reese has served as a background vocalist for Diana Ross during her Austin City Limits show and performed with Jelly Roll on his debut CMT performance.
Joseph Reese
~Vocalist
Jon Reneé is a multi-disciplined singer, songwriter, and actor whose life has been shaped by music and performance from an early age. Immersed in the arts since the age of three, Jon began performing professionally at just eight years old, quickly developing a reputation for both emotional depth and natural stage presence. His creative journey has been driven by a lifelong commitment to storytelling through sound, movement, and character.
As a recording artist, Jon released his debut EP Luv Sux, now available on all major streaming platforms, showcasing his ability to blend vulnerability, wit, and modern musical sensibility. He is currently in production on his first full-length album, AFK, a project that further explores his evolving artistic voice and emotional range.
At the core of Jon’s work is a deep love for entertaining and connecting with people. Whether through acting, singing, songwriting, or conversation, he strives to make audiences laugh, cry, reflect, and ultimately feel seen. Jon believes entertainment has the unique power to disarm us—to lower our defenses and open space for empathy, understanding, and shared humanity. For him, that connection is the point: using art to remind us how much we have in common and what truly matters in life.
Jon Reneé
~Vocalist
