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Yola Nash

YOLA NASH - Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Radio Host.

GRAMMY® Award News - Yola Nash's new album “Manhattan Whispers” is being considered for a Grammy. 
Watch the music video of “Manhattan Whispers” with a special guest and his hot dance moves, JLo's dancer, actor Chris Jarosz. Manhattan Whispers (new video) 

Yola Nash is often described as a European-American treasure for her art, media, and humanitarian achievements. As an internationally accomplished singer, she has performed for Pope John Paul II and made history by becoming the first Polish-American singer to perform and record with the world-renowned, Grammy-winning Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and its music director, legendary, multi Grammy winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.

A unique jazz singer-songwriter, Yola Nash’s new album MANHATTAN WHISPERS is making a buzz and being considered for a Grammy at 65th Grammy Awards. Yola's smooth jazz distinctive style is stamped with her signature seductive sound, and her exotic delivery is lushly flavored with Eastern European folk, Parisian avant-garde texture of accordion harmonics and brilliantly anchored in the Latin grooves. Blending and blurring the lines between Jazz, Pop, Latin and Eastern European colors Yola Nash is expertly crafting a personal musical style that is irresistible! It’s the Polish-born jazz singer-songwriter’s third studio album, as a leader. She co-produced the project with Grammy-winning musicians and producers Edsel Gomez (Dee Dee Bridgewater) and Lonnie Park (Steward Copeland). On her self-produced Manhattan Whispers, her brilliant band tailored colorful groovy musical soundscapes around the award-winning jazz chanteuse’s passionate vocals. The album is packed with all original songs written by Yola and her long time music collaborators. Her evocative lyrics talk about her life, love, current events in the world and her sensual direct delivery has taken her project to a unique dimension creating an intriguingly fresh cross-over sound. She has come a long way to NYC, faced and triumphed over adversity, and lived to sing about it and inspire others to flourish in life.

For more information about Yola, her new album “Manhattan Whispers” please visit: www.YolaNash.com

If you love artists like: Sade, Norah Jones, Melody Gardot, Stacey Kent you gonna love Yola’s music.

Awards

Life Saving Award Yola Nash received Life Saving Award also known as a Commendation of Heroic Action from the Governor of the State of New Jersey, Richard J. Codey for saving a life. She made headlines by saving another performer's life, while onstage. She performed CPR in front of thousands onlookers. In recognition for this action, Yola received a special Commendation of Heroic Action from the Governor of the State of New Jersey, Richard J. Codey. She was also endorsed by such honorable organization as the American Heart Association. Inspired by that event she formed the nonprofit organization CPRAwareness.org, established a CPR Awareness Day of NYC and she is producing series of jazz concerts Feel the Beat to promote CPR - life saving measure. In support Yola and her organization received a special proclamation from Mayor of NYC Michael Bloomberg. Yola Nash has been invited to the universities, national conferences and high schools as a Speaker on CPR to teach about the life-saving measure.


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Jazz Singer-Songwriter Yola Nash Creates Her Own Path

Jazz Singer-Songwriter Yola Nash Creates Her Own Path

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Hardened by growing up in Communist Poland where she was beaten often by an alcoholic father has not dimmed the vibrant spirit of jazz singer-songwriter Yola Nash. Although oppression and obstacles have long been part of her existence, today she thrives in New York City where she hosts her own celeb-driven WABC Radio show and sings to touch people’s hearts, espousing inspiring messages that “love is most important” and “don’t give up on your dreams.” Her recently released second album, ...

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“Yola Nash embodies the universality of jazz. Manhattan Whispers…perfects further her unique approach to seasoning elements of Latin jazz with musical spices of Eastern Europe. Nash's voice is sensual and breezy… She weaves together multiple cultures. Manhattan Whispers is a celebration of the mind and the heart.”​Critic’s Pick - Best New Music - All About Jazz C. Michael Bailey

“Yola’s delivery is exquisite. It’s a moving piece of work, and the musicianship is top notch.” Hal B. Selzer (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)

“… lushly orchestrated, delightfully Parisian…, infectiously-imbibed, Latin-tinged work of musical art.” Exclusive Magazine

“…bringing a sensual atmosphere… enthusiastic… exuberant…brimming with zest for life. She makes a cross-over between jazz, pop, Latin and Eastern European music. In this way she arrives at a personal style.” Smooth Jazz de.Magazine

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