Results for "Singer-Songwriter, Jazz Singer"

Saku Mantere

Born: April 3, 1974

Saku Mantere is a Finnish-born, Montréal-based jazz vocalist and composer, whose music explores the borderlands between jazz, poetry, and storytelling. His debut album Upon First Impression (2022, Orchard of Pomegranates) received acclaim for its narrative lyricism, stylistic range, and elegant arrangements. Mantere’s supple, story-driven vocal style has drawn comparisons to Kurt Elling and Leonard Cohen, balancing jazz phrasing with singer-songwriter intimacy. With Divine Apology, Mantere continues to chart an original path in vocal jazz, connecting personal narrative with musical exploration.

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Jason Lapierre

Jason LaPierre is a singer-songwriter, jazz guitarist, and producer known for crafting rich, emotive soundscapes that blend jazz, R&B, and singer-songwriter influences into a distinct, evolving style. Since his independent debut in 2020, he has amassed over 10 million streams, garnered nearly 300,000 monthly listeners, and landed on numerous Spotify editorial playlists. His music has also gained global recognition, including a special CD compilation, Jason LaPierre for Quiet Corner, entirely dedicated to his work and distributed across Japan.

Jason’s work with artists across the globe, including Anthony Lazaro, Cy Leo, Ebony Loren, Suzie Collier, Whyte, and Mokina, reflects his commitment to pushing creative limits and embracing new sounds.

Amy Bormet

Currently living in Los Angeles, Amy K. Bormet is an in-demand pianist, vocalist, and composer. The quintet from her debut album, Striking, was featured as part of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center. As an advocate for women in music, Amy created the Washington Women in Jazz Festival in 2011 and continues to serve as executive director. Amy K Bormet’s latest project, Ephemera, is a platform for her new art songs with improvisation. Ephemera performed a two-week tour of Sweden in the fall of 2015. In addition to her performance career, Ms. Bormet is a prolific composer frequently combining improvisation with concert music