Lucía is a 23-year-old vocalist from Veracruz, México, the offspring of a well-known Mexican musical family, whose singular artistic vision bridges the gaps between jazz, Latin, and pop music. In 2022 she became the only Latiné singer to have won the prestigious Sarah Vaughan Vocal Jazz Competition. Lucía began her musical career at the age […]
Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for crystalline clarity, hearth-like warmth, and playful lioness sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to her vocal performance from both the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother and traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father. […]
The three-octave vocal artist has been an invited performer at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on three occasions and has made multiple appearances at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, including that of headliner in 2012, as part of the Nina Simone Tribute Ensemble in 2015, and most recently as 2017 producer of “Celebrating Sarah, Honoring […]
The world renowned, award winning, British singer, songwriter and producer is considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Caron Wheeler, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Omar, Ledisi, Doug Carn, Third World and Maxi Priest to […]
Save Your Love For Me | Leesa Sings Nancy Wilson As a part of Miami’s vibrant music scene, singer/songwriter Leesa Richards is helping to shape and define its evolving sound. She has performed with a slate of powerhouse artists including Faith Hill, The Bee Gees, Kelly Clarkson, Gloria Estefan, and Carole King, and recorded with […]
The Atlanta Jazz Festival presents the Stith Brothers and the KSU Jazz Combo as part of their Neighborhood Jazz Series. The captivating world of The Stith Brothers is where timeless melodies and soulful harmonies reign supreme. Since 1989, twin brothers Marc & Mike Stith have enchanted audiences with their velvety smooth baritone vocals and their […]
The Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist with The Lavon Stevens Trio As lead vocalist, lyricist, and composer for internationally and critically acclaimed two-time Grammy Award-winning roots music group, Ranky Tanky, Quiana Parler spent weeks at #1 on several Billboard Jazz charts. Quiana has spent over 20 years as the most sought-after vocalist in the Lowcountry. Known locally […]
The three time Grammy winner and a MacArthur 'Genius' Award recipient revels in her multi-faceted world. Cécile McLorin Salvant, an artist whose talents span composition, vocal performance, and visual art. Lauded by the legendary Jessye Norman for her unique voice and deep musicality, she captivates audiences by weaving together the rich tapestries of vaudeville, blues, […]
Internationally acclaimed Sinne Eeg is a multi-award-winning rising star and the top jazz vocalist in Northern Europe, renowned throughout Europe and Asia and at the tipping point of a major breakout in the USA. She is a masterful interpreter of the American songbook as well as a highly skilled composer, as evidenced in her beautiful […]
Award-Winning Jazz Pianist & Vocalist Champian is the most gifted pure jazz singer of her generation was born in Oklahoma, and grew up with music in the home. Her father, jazz trumpeter and educator Stephen Fulton, recognized her fascination with music at an early age. The presence of her father’s musician friends, including Clark Terry […]
America's Songbird, Myrna Clayton, captivates audiences worldwide with her unforgettable, classy, and soul-filled jazzy style. From the United States to five continents abroad, her performances leave audiences in awe. Alabama-born and Atlanta-raised, Myrna is a highly respected singer renowned for her versatility, particularly her mastery of Jazz: Standards, Straight Ahead, Bebop, Contemporary, and Smooth. Commissioned […]
Aneesa Strings is a bassist, vocalist and composer from Oakland, California. She began playing professionally and recorded her first jazz album at just 13 years old. Aneesa received her Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California in 2014, where she released her first solo album A Shift In Paradigm featuring her single […]
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art. 1:00pm ~ Khari Cabral | Bass 3:00pm ~ Aneesa Strings | Bass, Vocal 5:00pm ~ Takuya […]
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art. 1:00pm ~ Kenny Banks Jr. | Piano 3:00pm ~ Jarrod Lawson | Vocal, Piano 5:00pm ~ […]
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art. 1:00pm ~ Brandon Woody | Trumpet 3:00pm ~ Tyreek McDole | Vocal 5:00pm ~ Charles McPherson | […]
The opening of our free concert series, SummerStage and long standing programming partner, Blue Note Jazz Festival, has assembled a group of performers that stretch the boundaries of jazz and funk to incorporate the wide variety of African Diaspora sounds. “Laid Black” multi-instrumentalist Marcus Miller has collaborated closely with artists who can be called legends […]
Lavahi is a scholar-artist on a mission to better society from the inside out. Through her music, scholarship, and performance, she is building a platform to nourish the heart and mind, empathize our human experiences, and vibe together. As a daughter of jazz, the culture heavily informs her ideology and influences her sound. Acrobatic scatting, […]
ONE NIGHT ONLY! The Kookaburra Lounge presents international fan-based singer-songwriter Eugenie Jones in an evening of original jazz and reimagined jazz and soul classics from her #4 Jazz Week charted album - Eugenie! Hip, slick musical accompaniment provided by LA's Charles Love on piano, Jeff Littleton on bass & Akira Yamada on drums. Known for her […]
Joe Gransden celebrates The Good Life: A Musical Tribute to the Artistry of Tony Bennett! Joe and the band as they take you on a swingin’ stroll through the life and career of Tony Bennett! One of the greatest performers of the American Songbook, Tony Bennett’s tone, phrasing and feel set him apart from other […]
Vocalist and composer Jacqui Naylor returns to Snug Harbor following sold-out performances across Europe, Canada, Asia, and the United States. With twelve albums and a dedicated global following, she is celebrated for her richly soulful voice, impressive vocal range, and distinctive arrangements of standards, covers, and original compositions. Naylor and her trio will perform selections from her 2024 […]
Eboni Fondren comes to Sunside as an American jazz singer from Kansas City. She is the lead singer of the famous Kansas City Big Band. Often compared to Nancy Wilson, she was called upon to represent American vocal jazz at the last G20 summit in India. She possesses a unique sensual voice tinged with gospel […]
Join us at Fountainhead Gallery for an exciting event that combines the elegance of Chris Hopkin’s fine art painting with the exquisite music of award-winning vocalist Eugenie Jones! Experience the flow of creativity and emotive rhythms at this unique live jazz concert. A raffle will be held at the end of the performance, giving ticket […]
MABRA LAW and 91.9 JAZZ WCLK present The WCLK JazzFest featuring saxophonist Gerald Albright, Kandace Springs and the Dangerfield Newbies for one spectacular night of music. Gerald Albright is a Los Angeles, California born saxophonist and bass guitarist who has been a central figure in contemporary jazz since the 1980s. He's known for his R&B instrumentals […]
A master of world building, of tension and release, Lauren Henderson transforms a song into a dreamlike incantation. The multilingual singer-songwriter has enchanted sold-out audiences in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Mexico, & South Africa. With bright, bold harmonies and ruminative syncopation, her repertoire features tender ballads, swinging arrangements, flamenco dance patterns, Afro-Latin influences, […]