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Anaïs Reno with the John Toomey Trio at the Attucks Jazz Club

By Mark Robbins
April 12, 2026
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Anaïs Reno's song interpretation belies her 23 years. Her performance at the Attucks Jazz Club brought to mind an older, more experienced vocalist, not the young singer performing in front of a sold-out venue. Her voice has been described as "timeless," in the stylings of Carmen McRae or Ella Fitzgerald. Where many of today's young vocalists tend to perform vocal acrobatics, Reno sticks with the melody and story of the song. Borrowing from her debut album of 2021 Lovesome Thing: Anaïs Reno Sings Ellington and Strayhorn and her 2025 release Lady of the Lavender Mist, the audience was treated to a performance by a young singer who has the chops and maturity to have a long, successful career. Backed by John Toomey known for his elegant, supportive comping that allows a singer room to breathe., Jimmy Masters on bass and drummer Frank Russo, they are a locked-in rhythm section that understands the nuance required for a "story-first" vocalist.

The following are photos from the concert.

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