Vocalist / percussionist / recording artist. A paraplegic as a result of an accident in 1974, she was crowned Miss Wheelchair America in 1984. Liner notes from her CD reads “Miss Colburn is a physically challenged professional, a dynamic motivational keynote speaker, a wellness health consultant, a vocalist and percussionist for Bill Cosby, Stu Gardener, and Stevie Wonder. Gaynell’s motivational and education programs to youths and groups of all ages has tremendous success in at risk communities, schools, colleges, rehab centers, at conferences and multiple organizations nationally.”
She was a recipient of the 1988 Essence Award in New York.
Gaynell also performed with Ethel Ennis and many others. She performed frequently at the Hunt Valley Inn.
In 1998 she recorded at Basement Floor Studios and released a 4 song R&B CD that also included studio work by Curtis Kendricks (drums, keyboards, sequencing), Tim Miskimon (guitar, vocals), Karen Kendricks (keyboards, vocals), Dave Dyson (bass), and Skip Pruitt (sax).
1998(CD) BFP 199838 It’s Inside From The Heart
