Results for "Jazz Vocalist"

Kim Maguire

Kim Maguire has been a professional performer, educator, director, and producer for the past 30 years. A 2017 Seattle/Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist finalist, Kim is a mainstay in the vocal Seattle jazz scene. Described as a "stunning singer" with an authentic and charismatic presence, Kim's style is characterized by its joy, technical skill, and a distinctive, silky-smooth vocal texture. Her performance style is a combination of classic swing and contemporary styles, creating a unique sound that is both familiar and fresh, and is known for her creative swing and elegantly nuanced ballads. Kim is a catalyst for inclusiveness and unity through shared musical experiences.

Danny Sinoff

Born: August 23, 1981

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Danny Sinoff began private classical piano lessons at the young age of four years old. When he was eleven, he moved with his family to Naples, FL, and continued his classical studies, going on to win local and regional piano competitions and later getting his first gig at the age of 13.

When he was 14, his father gave him a Harry Connick Jr. CD along with a Bobby Darin compilation and Danny fell instantly in love with the power of a swinging Big Band and the singing and interpretation of the Great American Songbook, later discovering bebop and modern jazz. Soon after, he realized that being a musician was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.  

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. 

Crystal Clulee

Crystal Clulee is a powerful, charismatic singer with an impressive range and compelling stage presence. A life-long musician with a rich and soulful voice that is both powerful and nuanced, polished and effortless, Crystal has a warm, magnetic stage presence and superb musicality. With a repertoire that ranges from classic jazz standards to contemporary smooth jazz melodies, she offers a unique and engaging musical experience. Crystal's passion and joy shines through in every performance, captivating audiences of all ages and walks of life.

Crystal’s history includes a scholarship to the acclaimed Berklee College of Music where she majored in music business and vocal performance, followed by private study with renowned vocal coach, Mark Baxter. 

Kelly Green

Kelly Green is one of New York City’s most exciting new jazz artists, "well worth discovering" (NYC Jazz Record) !

A true triple threat—pianist, vocalist, and composer—Green brings a unique, genre-bending approach to her music, captivating audiences of jazz aficionados and casual listeners around the world.

She has shared the stage with musical visionaries such as Christian McBride, George Coleman, and Billy Hart, and has appeared at venues and festivals including The Kennedy Center, Dizzy’s Club, Birdland Theater, Blue Note, DC Jazz Festival, and Montclair Jazz Festival.

Badrya Razem

Badrya Razem  was born in 1994 and began her studies in classical piano at a young age. She holds both undergraduate (Diploma Accademico di I livello) and postgraduate (Diploma Accademico di II livello) academic qualifications in Jazz Vocals, and a postgraduate specialization (Diploma Accademico di II livello) in Opera Singing. Her dissertations, all awarded the highest honours (grade of 110 with distinction and honourable mention), focus on experimental research projects.

In 2014, she embarked on a tour with the Matera Big Band Jazz in Germany and Poland.

Serra Bilgincan

Born: February 10, 1998

Born in Istanbul in 1998, I attended high school at Üsküdar American Academy, and completed my undergraduate education in architecture at the University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins.

In my dissertation titled “Space and Sapiens: A Comparison of Philosophical Approaches to the New Cognitive Approaches to Space,”  I compared philosophical propositions regarding the
human-environment relationship with the findings of cognitive sciences. I explored how the combination of the two disciplines could lead to a more
human-centered design.

Since 2020, I have been working as an independent designer and artist. In my work, I follow emotionally provoked intellectual interests—ranging from the origins of life, ancient lives of Homo sapiens, evolution, and the first land settlements, to the agricultural and industrial revolutions, and the inner landscapes of modern humans. My intention is often to weave poetic dialogues between science, philosophy, anthropology.

Brenda Earle Stokes

Born: October 22, 1976

Brenda Earle Stokes is a rare jazz artist with a true command of both the voice and the piano.  Hailed as “a breezy delight” by Time Out New York, Brenda’s music is rooted in the jazz tradition with influences ranging from Brazilian music to music theater and rock radio.

As a bandleader she has toured clubs and festivals across the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and has released 6 albums own her own label.  Widely considered to be one of the top singer/pianists in the field, Stokes is back with her first album of completely original songs.

In her latest album Motherhood, Brenda shares the journey of motherhood with songs exploring identity, fear, expectations, body image, friendship and growth.  Rooted in her native language of jazz, Stokes drew additional inspiration from singer-songwriters, music theater, spoken word and 1960s protest songs.  Each song is richly orchestrated by a four-piece ensemble jazz ensemble which provides an energetic backdrop for Stokes’ material which is at once honest, thought provoking and laced with humor.

Christine Xu

Christine Xu  (徐晨曦)  

Christine Xu is a Beijing based Jazz Vocal/Composer/Educator

Christine Xu received a bachelor’s in Music Education from ZheJiang Conservatory Of Music. After graduation, she studied artistic director in Berlin, Germany.

In 2021, Christine received a master degree in Jazz Studies (Vocal) from Queens College, CUNY, studied under Jazz musicians Chareneè Wade, David Berkman, Jeb Patton, Dennis Mackrel, Antonio Hart, Michael Mossman, Aubrey Johnson.

Christine’s latest work,“Seek and Find” released June.21.2024, is her debut modern Jazz album, which collected her 10 original compositions. The album was recorded at 55Tec in Beijing by Christine with guitarist Zeran (Chris) Chen, bassist Wenjun (Vino) Wu and drummer Yongheng (Bei Bei) Wu. The album was mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Recording in NYC, USA.

Hyeonseon Baek

Born: December 30, 1991

Hyeonseon Baek is A New York-based Jazz vocalist/songwriter from South Korea who focuses on striving to create music that transcends cultural and generational boundaries, blending traditional Jazz with a modern approach for our diverse and vibrant audience. At the age of 8, he discovered his love for music when he sang in the school choir group. Hyeonseon was obsessed with soul and rhythm and blues musicians like Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Ledisi, Aretha Franklin, and countless pop musicians. After some years, he listened to some jazz recordings by Mel Torme and Mark Carmen McRae one day and was immediately fascinated by jazz. Most of the sounds from those recordings were so new to him and made him curious about jazz music. He wanted to find out what they were doing and why it was too good for him.