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Decyo McDuffie
Decyo McDuffie is an up and coming, professional, and award-winning jazz vocalist whose classic sound harkens back to traditional swing jazz styles from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Decyo currently resides in Southwest Florida where he is very in-demand for performances and collaborations. Critics have compared him to greats like Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, & have even called him “A male version of Billie Holiday.”
Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, Jane Monheit, has referred to Decyo as being “One of the most brilliant young singers out there.” Decyo was recently awarded third place in the 2023 Ella Fitzgerald International Jazz Vocal Competition hosted by the prestigious Blues Alley Jazz Club in Washington D.C.
Finding some normalcy in mainstream swing
After a pandemic pause dating to late February 2020, producer Morrie Trumble's Jazz With Morrie concert series opened a new season on Friday, November 5 in Venice FL with music excellence and positive vibes in this “new normal" phase. Tenor saxophonist Jim Wellen performed with three Southwest Florida jazz notables: guitarist Dave Trefethen, bassist-singer Vince Evans ...
