Results for "Female Jazz Vocalist"

Sarah Politte

Born: June 8, 2007

With a voice described as "chocolate melting," Sarah Politte breathes new life into the timeless classics of the Great American Songbook. Her artistry is deeply inspired by the mastery of Sarah Vaughan, Julie London, and Chet Baker. This two-time All-State Jazz Vocalist masterfully blends a modern charm with the technical precision and classic style of a seasoned jazz Vocalist.

Sarah is currently preparing for the September 18, 2026 release of her highly anticipated debut EP: In Wonderland. Recorded at Marigny Studios, the project was produced by Grammy-winning producer and sound engineer Justin Armstrong. 

Elizabeth Shepherd

Velvety-voiced keyboardist Elizabeth Shepherd made her international debut when her first album, "Start To Move," was voted one of the best jazz albums of 2006 by listeners of the influential Gilles Peterson Show on BBC Radio Worldwide. Since then, this soul-jazz innovator based in Montreal has established herself as one of the most captivating and imaginative artists on the scene. 

A classically trained pianist who turned to jazz through her love of old-school hip-hop, Elizabeth's style has been hailed as  "wholly unique and unclassifiable … that blurs the boundaries between jazz, R&B, pop and hip hop" (MOJO Magazine, UK). A "jazz virtuoso with a pop sensibility" (Real Detroit Weekly), she has been praised by critics worldwide for her compelling songwriting and soulful performances. Her 8 widely acclaimed albums feature collaborations with Lionel Loueke, Larnell Lewis, Jasper Hoiby, Mitsu the Beats and Nostalgia 77, and have garnered her six JUNO noimations (Canada's GRAMMY awards) and two Polaris Prize nominations (Canada's most presitiougs music prize). 

Duchess

Active since: 2014

Sure-footed swing, sweet-toned harmony, and ever-insouciant charm are embodied in the jazz vocal trio Duchess, featuring notable New York singers Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, and Melissa Stylianou. Blending the classic and the contemporary, the trio has performed at major festivals and esteemed clubs throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel, making it their business to connect through joy.

Duchess first convened in 2013 at Greenwich Village’s now bygone 55 Bar, with what had initially seemed like a one-off gig ending up as obvious musical kismet. The trio recorded the studio albums Duchess (2015) and Laughing at Life (2017), prompting Downbeat Magazine to declare, “For a good time, call Duchess.” Then came the EP Harmony for the Holidays (2018) and Live at the Jazz Standard (2020), the latter an atmospheric souvenir from another beloved, now-shuttered Manhattan club. Their latest album, A Marvelous Party (2026), is a shindig in song that spins the tale of a party in all its scenes and shades of feeling, from eager anticipation and dizzy elation to wistful ennui and, ultimately, warm-hearted appreciation of it all.

Sugartime Trio

Active since: 2016

Established in 2016, Sugartime Trio is a dynamic Seattle-based female jazz/pop ensemble celebrated for their tight three-part harmonies, sizzling swing, and lush ballads. Originally formed as a tribute to the The McGuire Sisters in collaboration with the Purple Phoenix Orchestra, the group quickly expanded its repertoire to include music inspired by the The Andrews Sisters, the The Boswell Sisters, along with original arrangements uniquely crafted for Sugartime Trio.

Blending timeless classics from the 1930s with contemporary favorites, the trio (Kim Maguire, Meg McLynn, & Caitlin Frances) delivers a distinctive vocal sound paired with charismatic stage presence and polished musicianship. Their remarkably unique vocal blend and vibrant performances bring both nostalgia and fresh energy to every stage they grace.

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Annaliesa Rose

Born: December 21, 1982

Annaliesa Rose – Singer, Musician, Composer

Annaliesa Rose (BMus (jazz) (ANU), GradDipEd (UNE), MAM (MBA equiv)(Australian Institute of Music)) is a versatile musician (vocalist) and composer who has been involved in music and the performing arts her whole life from music, drama, dance and visual arts. 

Since 1999, Annaliesa has been performing around Australia especially in Canberra and where she is from in Wollongong and more recently performing internationally in Czech Republic and the UK. 

Notable performances overseas include 2025 gig at Jazz Dock with Emil Viklický, Andy Schofield, Tomáš Hobzek, Josef Fečo, Edinburgh Jazz ‘n’ Jive gigs in 2025 and back in 2024, completing a full run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024 where she worked at various gigs with Daryl Wallis, David Patrick, Daniel Bulatkin and Emil Viklický, working with Emil Viklický at Františkovy Lázně and with Emil Viklický, Petr Dvorský, Tomáš Hobzek at a venue in Brno and on my latest album and singles along with Andy Schofield (to be released later this year).

Vanessa Matthys

Born: May 23, 1988

Vanessa Matthys graduated as a Master in jazz singing with David Linx at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. She also studied at the “Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse” in Paris for one year as an Erasmus exchange student.

She became a finalist in the international jazz vocal competition in Riga, Latvia (2013) and the Dinant Jazz competition (2009).

Vanessa had the opportunity to collaborate on stage and in the studio with numerous jazz artists such as the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Dirk Brossé, Bill Carrothers, The Keystone Bigband, Drew Gress, Ivan Paduart, Frank Deruytter, Jan De Haas, …

Vanessa is a vocal teacher at the Conservatory of Kortrijk (Belgium).

The Cafe Society

In the 1940s, there was one integrated jazz club in New York City where all the greats played: Café Society in the West Village.

Today, The Café Society is a jazz quintet led by tenor saxophonist Justin Flynn (Nancy Wilson, Randy Brecker) and vocalist Emily Wade Adams. Their NYC-based ensemble collaborates with the city's finest jazz musicians to deliver swinging standards with sophistication and soul.

Collaborators include:

• Piano: Rick Germanson (Cannonball Legacy Band, Elvin Jones, Pat Martino), Jeremy Manasia (Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes), Steve Einerson (Slide Hampton, Brian Lynch)

Chris McNulty

Born: December 23, 1953

Chris McNulty is an Australian born, American-Australian vocalist-composer. Born in Melbourne, Australia she travelled to NYC with her son in 1988 where she became a fixture on the New York jazz scene for almost three decades performing, recording and touring with many legendary American jazz musicians. Chris relocated back to Australia in late 2015.

McNulty’s emergence on the international jazz scene began around 1991 with the release of her critically acclaimed, Waltz for Debby (Discovery). Since then her recordings and performances have garnered outstanding reviews in publications including DownBeat, Jazz Times, The Irish Times, Jazz Wise, All About Jazz and The Australian, among others. Universal press and radio coverage brought further international touring opportunities leading to consistent appearances at festivals including the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Dundee Jazz, Brecon Arts (UK); Kilkenny Arts (Ireland); Kharkiv Int. Jazz (Ukraine); Petrozavodsk Int. Jazz (Russia); Perth Int. Jazz, Wangaratta Jazz and Blues, Stonnington Jazz, Dunborough Jazz By the Bay and the Melbourne Int. Jazz (Australia)

Adriana Samargia

Adriana Samargia is an American jazz vocalist and arranger based in the Philadelphia region. Her work spans jazz standards, Brazilian repertoire, and contemporary fusion styles. She performs and records regularly with pianist and composer Robert Prester in the Prester & Samargia Quintet, along with drummer Gusten Rudolph, bassist Zachary Guise, and vocalist Mila Samargia. Their album Quenara (2024) features original compositions by Prester, influenced by jazz harmony, Afro-Brazilian rhythm, and chamber-style textures.

Samargia is also a founding member of The Parson Brown Singers, a vocal ensemble originally formed in Florida and later active in the Northeast. The group is known for its close-harmony arrangements that draw on classical vocal technique and jazz phrasing. She contributed vocals and arranging to First Snow, a holiday album associated with the ensemble.