Results for "Jazz Singer"

Eleonora Kouneni

Born: May 18

Eleonora Kouneni is a London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter known for her contemporary and emotive jazz vocal style and unique original compositions. She launched her musical career in Athens, opening for legendary Greek vocalists Maria Farantouri and Savina Yannatou at the 16th Greek Anti-Racism Festival, before relocating to London and establishing herself in the city’s jazz scene. 

She since relocated to London quickly establishing herself in the London jazz scene, performing at various London bars and venues, including the Green Note and Vortex Jazz Club. She has also performed in the US, including at Pangea in New York City, and most recently a sold-out set at Monks Jazz Club in Austin, alongside renowned musicians from the US jazz scene.

Her independently released debut EP If You Just…, introduced her songwriting to international audiences, with its lead single reaching over 2.5 million streams across 170 countries and drawing over 36,000 monthly listeners. This global reach helped pave the way for several London shows, including sold-out shows at the Green Note Basement, a showcase in New York City, and a recent sold-out headline show at the Monks Jazz Club in Austin, TX, with some of the best musicians in town, which was also livestreamed internationally.

Charlie Moon

Born: March 8, 1989

Acclaimed as Ireland's "rising star" of jazz by The Irish Times, Charlie Moon stands out as a singular voice in the realms of cool jazz, blues, and soul jazz. Hailed by the BBC as “A very gifted young vocalist and guitarist” Moon has carved a niche for himself with a melodic guitar style that seamlessly blends rhythmically swinging bebop and blues.

Born into a musical family, Moon inherited his passion from his father, Nigel Mooney, dubbed “Ireland’s King of the Blues,” and began honing his craft early. His formative years were shaped by exposure to iconic performances by jazz greats like Jimmy Smith, Ahmad Jamal, George Benson, Brad Mehldau, and Wayne Shorter. At just 13, Moon had the privilege of a one-on-one lesson with legendary guitarist Larry Coryell who his father played with regularly, igniting his commitment to jazz.

Johanna Graham

Recently signed by the 33 Jazz label, the Johanna Graham Quartet comprises the elegant and hugely accomplished guitar phrasing of Martin Bowie, an exciting and vital drumming talent in Damian Rodd, brilliant and sensitive double bass from Tim Greenhalgh and Johanna herself on vocals. The journey began in 2005 when Johanna discovered Martin as he was completing his jazz degree and the pair began to work together as a duo. In 2008 Johanna incorporated Tim Greenhalgh on bass, with Damian Rodd completing the quartet two years ago, forming a tight and enthusiastic team. The band are extremely popular in Cornwall having entertained audiences in the south west for many years, and with the release of their new album, they have been venturing further afield. Johanna's captivating stage presence and emotive style puts a fresh spin on jazz standards, with original compositions and modern classics arranged in her own unique way, and together the group produce a passionate and exciting sound. The quartet won the ‘This Is Cornwall Best Jazz Act’ in 2012, and were nominated for Best Jazz Act in the South West Music Awards.

Rita di Ghent

Rita di Ghent is a musician, lyricist, and composer born in Hamilton, Ontario and comes from many generations of artists. She invented a jazz composing approach called “Sprawl” and was nominated for the Montreal Jazz Festival Prix de Jazz for her originality. di Ghent has also been nominated twice for “Jazz Singer of the Year” (National Jazz Awards). She started her independent record label (Groove/Groove Classic) in 1994. di Ghent has toured world-wide with her ground-breaking approach to jazz. Devoted to empowering others–in particular women–Rita created “The New Moon Sister Society”, regularly facilitating gatherings on Creativity, Storytelling, and teachings in Folk Tales and Traditional Stories.

June Cavlan

Born: September 5, 2001

June Cavlan is an award winning Jazz vocalist based in New York City. June’s unique and charismatic interpretations of works from the Great American Songbook are inspired by legendary vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn, and Barbra Streisand. June’s debut effort, “A Portrait of June”, not only showcases her immense vocal prowess but also her skills in arranging, composing, and vocal improvisation. June can be seen performing in and around New York City and also in her hometown of Santa Cruz and the Bay Area. With various projects in the works, her rising vocal jazz trio The Sunhouse Singers (Joie Bianco and Kate Kortum), and her blossoming relationship with her label, La Reserve, June Cavlan breathes new life into this timeless and beloved art form.

Mary Cross

Born: March 31, 1976

International Recording Artist Mary Cross founded 2NspireU, (an 8 piece band) in December, 2016 in Southern NJ. The vision was to share her love of music worldwide. The music genres are Jazz, Classic Soul, R&B, and Soft Rock The repertoire includes original releases, and music from various genres by a plethora of artists including Nancy Wilson, Nina Simone, Gregory Porter, Rachelle Ferrell, H.E.R., Ledisi, Phoebe Snow, Patti Austin, Jean Carne, Deniece Williams, Phyllis Hyman, Lizz Wright, Captain and Tennille, Gladys Knight Linda Ronstadt, Stephen Bishop, Ella Fitzgerald, The Staples Singers, Betty Wright, Teena Marie, and a host of others.

Kristina Aglinz

Born: March 2

Kristina Aglinz is a swanky jazz, funk, and R&B singer/songwriter, and her band

is renowned for their innovative arrangements with original songs and the American jazz

songbook. They have graced various venues and events, including Vibrato Jazz &

Grill, The Baked Potato, Campus Jax, Catalina Jazz, Spaghettini, URBAN Press

Winery, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, and Musicians Institute, receiving

Viktorija Gečytė

Viktorija Gečytė: Bringing jazz to life with elegance, soul, and a voice that captivates audiences worldwide.

Lithuanian-born singer Viktorija Gečytė exemplifies natural elegance and swing, exciting audiences from Paris to New York with her sultry voice and sophisticated style.

Seine-Saint-Denis Magazine calls Viktorija “a lady of jazz with an angel voice,” while the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival describes her as “a class act.” Drawing inspiration from Carmen McRae, Anita O’Day, and Abbey Lincoln, she creates a sense of vulnerability in her storytelling, captivating audiences with both classic jazz standards and her own compositions.

Charlotte Storer

Born: 1991

Charlotte Storer is a notable British-Cypriot Jazz vocalist recognized for her exceptional lyrical depth and luminous, rich voice that captures the essence of a bygone era. Storer has quietly built a reputation across discerning Jazz circles for her sophisticated and authentic style honoring the art forms timeless traditions.

Charlotte's unconventional pathway in Jazz began as a young teenager between border checkpoints in Nicosia - the world's last divided capital. Here in the UN Buffer Zone, Storer spent 5 years in an extraordinary Jazz peace building program Jazz Futures under the mentorship of renowned Jazz Ambassadors Chris Byars and Ari Roland as well as a host of acclaimed musicians from New York and overseas. 

Alex Siegers

Born: June 11, 1992

Alex has amassed considerable experience as an educator and performer across jazz, sacred, classical and pop genres with leading musicians throughout Australia.

In 2017 she graduated from a Bachelor of Music and Arts, majoring in Jazz Performance, Asian Studies and Linguistics at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She completed an appended Honours in 2023. Alex is currently a full time chorister with the Choir of St. James King Street, and the lead role in Da Vinci’s Apprentice for Musica Viva in Schools.

She also performs with The Song Company, The Choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney Chamber Choir, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Luminescence Chamber Singers, Cantillation, Vocal Australia Singers, The Australian Voices and The Choir Lab.