tindall spent 23 years as a professional musician in new york city, playing with such groups as the new york philharmonic, orpheus chamber orchestra, and the orchestra of st. luke's, presenting a critically acclaimed solo debut at carnegie recital hall, and earning a jazz grammy nomination. she has also performed on many film soundtracks, including those of the movies "malcolm x", for which she was lauded in "cd review magazine", "crooklyn," and "twilight". she has also performed with rolling stones drummer charlie watts at the blue note jazz club.