After the break-up of Sweet Maya in 1978, Janice Lakers moved to Seattle , Washington . She joined a 1940's style vocal group “The Swingaires” and later formed her own jazz group “The Seattle Lakers”. She was one of the busiest musicians in the Pacific Northwest , performing on radio and television and in all of Seattle 's top clubs, jazz festivals and concert series. Her vocal accuracy, wide range and solid musicianship earned her a respected reputation throughout the Northwest.

In 1983, she chose to move to The Netherlands, where her performances were enthusiastically received. In The Netherlands, as well as in other European countries, she has worked with the finest musicians and has been featured in such places as Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London as well as numerous other venues. She has sung on both Dutch and Belgian radio programs.

Her album “The Rainbow Lady” was released in 1986. The album featured interesting treatment of jazz standards, original material as well as Lakers' own lyrics. This album was the focus of a radio interview in the USA which was broadcast on American Public Radio. In 1996 she released a CD with colleague-singer Charles Vermeer, treating lesser known works of well-known composers. In 2003 she made a duo CD with guitarist Joep van Leeuwen focusing on the Great American Songbook.

Janice Lakers also appears as a solo, accompanying herself on piano. Adding more instruments the music expands to “Lakers and More'.

She teaches voice and leads vocal workshops. She has taught at the conservatory in Maastricht , The Netherlands for a number of years, as well as having given guest workshops at other Dutch conservatories. She is constantly in demand for her well-rounded teaching skills.