Jenda derringer

 Jenda Derringer (born Brenda Jean Hall; July 16, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and real estate investor. She is known for her musical collaborations with her late husband, guitarist Rick Derringer, and for her solo album Hot and Cool. She is also credited under the name "Jenda" for the Asia Project. 

• Born: July 16, 1970, USA — raised in Dayton, Ohio / Indiana  
• Real name: Brenda Jean Hall — also performs as "Jenda Derringer".
• Status: Jenda Derringer is alive. Her husband Rick Derringer passed May 26, 2025 in Ormond Beach, FL 

• Producer: Co-produced Musicians for Disaster Relief 05' TV Special, 2005  
• Singer-Songwriter:  
  • Vocals on "Free Ride" from Rick Derringer's 2002 album Free Ride Smooth Jazz  
  • Co-wrote "Hot & Cool" with Rick for Free Ride Smooth Jazz  
  • Solo album Hot and Cool — blues/jazz style, featuring tracks "Knighted by the Blues," "Since I Fell 4 U"  
• Asia Project 2013: As Jenda with Rick as "Ricky Wu," recorded covers of Chinese hits "Mouse Loves Rice" and "Season of Waiting" after discovering they were among the largest-selling songs in history  

• Early investor: Used her college fund to buy first home via FL first-time homebuyer program instead of attending college immediately  
• Portfolio: Built income-producing properties that funded an in-house studio and other ventures  
• Education: Attended college in her late 20s, fully funded by real estate success

• Married: 2001 to Rick Derringer, until his death May 26, 2025 with 2 children  
• How They Met: Both had Ohio/Indiana roots. She was 37, he was 50. She heard "Hang On Sloopy" at age 5 driving down Far Hills Avenue in Dayton, later prayed to marry him at 15. Met 22 years later when he came to her town. 
• Rick’s quote: Prayed for a partner "a lot smarter than I am," then Jenda walked in weeks later. 
• Residence: Florida; Gulf Coast first, then near Daytona Beach/Ormond Beach  
• With Rick's Passing May 26, 2025: Surrounded by Jenda and caretaker/friend Tony Wilson
• Legacy: Singer, producer, real estate investor, spiritual partner to Rick. She stood by him through his blues-rock to smooth jazz transition, co-wrote, performed, and managed business side.