Patrick Felixson

Patrick Felixson is a straight-ahead jazz vocalist devoted to Black American music, bringing his own soul to the Great American Songbook through the lens of his lived experience. Known for his rich, bright, and nimble tenor voice — with a slight gravel that adds depth and romantic elegance — Felixson blends the traditional with the modern, creating performances that feel both timeless and deeply personal.

Patrick Felixson's musical foundation is rooted in the church and shaped by six years of international performance across Russia, the United States, and Canada. From local bars and pubs in Kursk, Russia, to Fredericton and Toronto, he has spent countless nights on the bandstand, mentored by musicians who instilled in him a deep respect for the tradition. His performances balance reverence and emotional honesty, honoring the masters who came before him while carving out space for his own voice.

Felixson’s love for jazz began as early as the age of six or seven, with Ella Fitzgerald’s “Satin Doll.” “Ella was probably the first singer who really captivated me,” he recalls. That moment sparked a lifelong connection to Black American music, that, for him, felt like home.

He has since performed at iconic venues including Birdland, Smalls Jazz Club, Minton’s Playhouse, and Swing 46, sharing the stage with acclaimed musicians such as Joel Miller, Billy Stritch, Peter Rioux, Jason Flores etc. From Fredericton’s Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival to stages across North America, Patrick Felixson is steadily establishing himself as one of the most exciting voices in jazz today.

His debut single, “Something to Live For,” is a personal tribute to one of his favorite composers, the great Billy Strayhorn. Featuring award-winning pianist Emanuel Filippi and engineered by the JUNO Award–winning team at No. 9 Studios in Toronto, the recording captures an intimate, distinctive sound — one that reflects both a love of history and the immediacy of the present moment.

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