Results for "Male Jazz Vocalist"

Jua

Born: January 6, 1979

Incredible how it’s been over ten years since Jua Howard was making quite a name for himself in neo-soul circles, crooning in velvety tenor tones reminiscent of Luther Vandross and Donny Hathaway in clubs from New York City to London. “Anticipation”, his 2007 self-released debut CD of mostly original mid-tempo tunes and ballads, was picking up play on Smooth Jazz and R&B stations. Yet Jua, who uses only his first name professionally (Swahili for “sun”), was having second thoughts about his musical direction. The Chicago-born singer says, “With the R&B neo-soul scene, everything started to sound the same.” While living in the Washington D.C

Atsushi Kumagai

Jazz singer/composer/arranger/coach – Atsushi Kumagai, who is certified as one of the official vocal instructor’s members in 2015 by somaticvoicework.com. He grew up in Sendai city, Japan in a musical environment, where his mother was playing and teaching the piano. When he was 10 years old, he had one singing exam in the music class. He felt very free in my throat and his body sensation during singing. After he performed the song, He felt an underlying passion in his heart and felt free. He got a lot of praise from audience. After graduating from high school, he studied architecture at the University

Brad Allen

Singer-songwriters are rare in the world of jazz, and even more so when the songwriter is a drummer. “It’s clear to me how everything I’ve done in my life has lead me to where I am right now in my music career,” says Allen. “I spent several years writing songs in other genres including folk, pop, rock, country and alternative. Those experiences definitely influenced my jazz writing. I want to write catchy, fun, interesting tunes that people will remember – tunes that other artists might also want to perform.” “I grew up in a small town in Nebraska. Not exactly a hotbed of jazz

Richard Shelton

Born: July 20

Multi-award winning and award nominated British actor and singer Richard Shelton has an acclaimed international career spanning theatre, music, TV and movies.

Described as 'The worlds leading dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra', awards include ‘Best Solo Performance' as Frank Sinatra in 'Sinatra: RAW' (Adelaide Festival) which Richard also wrote and a nomination as 'Best Actor in a Leading Role’ (Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards) in the hard-hitting drama, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’ on London’s West End. Richard has also been nominated 'Best Supporting Actor' for his portrayal of Detective Forbes in both the London and Chicago Horror Film Festival Awards in the multi-award winning short movie, ‘Do Not Disturb’.

Sam Merrick

Born: January 1

Sam Merrick is a British singer of ever growing repute. He has had the privilege of sharing the stage & performing with some of the top names in Jazz such as; Ian Shaw, Jacqui Dankworth, Claire Martin & Wynton Marsalis.

​Upon completion of his training at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2014, Sam leapt straight into touring the UK extensively, as a soloist with the renowned ‘Nick Ross Orchestra’ which has led to further appearances performing with the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra, Len Phillips Big Band and many other projects on the London, UK & European Circuits.

David Francis

David Francis is an American singer of traditional pop standards, big band, show tunes and jazz from the Great American Songbook. On his current album, “David Francis Sings the Songs of the Twenties” (Blujazz Records, 2022), George W. Harris, of Jazz Weekly, says, ‘Francis has a voice with elements of casual Dean Martin, hip Michael Franks and seductive Boz Scaggs’.  

David is a leading contemporary interpreter of songs from the Great American Songbook. He began singing at an early age, and while earning his bachelor’s degree in Music at Combs College, he became a professional bass player