"Lila has a distinctive sound and approach to interpreting some of the familiar jazz standards we have embraced over the years. At times, Lila’s vocal style reminds me of Esther Sattersfield, but for sure she has her own vocal identity."  - Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs Blog

A native of Chicago, Lila has had many musical influences from family to a myriad of musicians and from the musical styles of Mozart to Monk. And she has inherited an illustrious legacy through the gifts of her grandfather and uncle:  Albert Ammons (piano) and Gene Ammons (tenor sax).

Ammons was previously based in New York City where she attended graduate school at the Manhattan School of Music, and for 13 years performed around the US and Europe. It was then that she began her international travels through music.

AARP MN & The Twin Cities Jazz Festival Present Jazz Fest Live Featuring Lila Ammons