In 1997 she was a background vocalist for Patti Labelle .
Her mother Zoe Jackson is a jazz singer - songwriter , inspired by Billie Holiday , Sarah Vaughn , and Shirley Horn .
In 1997 mother was a jazz singer - songwriter   for Patti Labelle .
Her mother Zoe Jackson is a jazz singer - songwriter , inspired by Billie Holiday , Sarah Vaughn , and Shirley Horn .