Nefertari Bey

In today’s time, one thing that’s usually not synonymous with the younger generation is the love and appreciation of jazz music. Well, 25-year-old vocalist, pianist, composer and arranger, Nefertari Bey, is making a unique, exciting impression on the jazz industry with her unparalleled talent and sultry voice.

Nefertari Bey was born in Oakland, California, but had the privileged of growing up in places such as Detroit, Chicago, South Carolina & North Carolina. With having such strong musical influence at home, Nefertari naturally gravitated toward music, and began singing at the age of 5. By the age of 16, when most teenagers of getting their driver’s license, Nefertari was embarking on her first European tour. With a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance/Music Engineering Technology from Hampton University, and a Masters in Music from Georgia State University, Nefertari has used her musical education and talent to master the powerful art of musical storytelling and become a profound advocate of music education for all ages.

Nefertari Bey draws her musical style from influences such as Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, John Coltrane and Liz Macomb. By creating her own style and sound, Nefertari has had the opportunity to perform with notable artist such as Kenny Barron, Curtis Lundy and Louis Hayes.

Despite the many accolades, Nefertari has received, she continues to remain humble and dedicated to creating first-rate music her way. With her extreme talent, education and contribution to the industry, Nefertari Bey has a rhythmic skill that can stand the test of time, and an improvisational ease that is absolutely breathtaking, which makes Nefertari Bey jazz music’s up and coming rising star!

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