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Tyreek McDole

Tyreek McDole, an outstanding 23-year-old vocalist, has been making waves and enchanting audiences with his remarkable talent, characterized by a velvety tone and polished delivery. With a string of prestigious awards to his name, Tyreek shines as a rising star in the music world.

It was during the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2018 Essentially Ellington National Competition that Tyreek made his vocal debut, leaving an indelible mark as he walked away with the prestigious Outstanding Vocalist Award, presented by none other than the iconic Wynton Marsalis.

Drawing inspiration from swinging baritones, Tyreek has often been compared to the likes of legendary artists such as Billy Eckstine, Andy Bey, and the illustrious Joe Williams. His performances have seen him share the stage with an impressive roster of musicians and acts, including Theo Croker, Gary Bartz,  Nicholas Payton, Rodney Whitaker, Russell Hall, Johnny O’Neal, Emmet Cohen, Miki Yamanaka, Mike King, Mike Ode, Eric Wheeler, Ted Nash, Matt Wilson, Ben Allison, Rockelle Whitaker, Winard Harper, Marcus Printup, Eric Reed, Carl Allen, Victor Goines, Chris Crenshaw, Jonathan Michel, Isaiah J. Thompson, Charlie Sigler, Chris Beck, Kyle Koehler and many others. Together, they have graced renowned venues like The Blue Note, Dizzy's Club, Birdland Theatre, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Minton's Playhouse, enthralling audiences with their collective artistry and musical prowess.

Take Five with Saxophonist Bernell Jones II

by AAJ Staff
June 19, 2026

Meet Bernell Jones Originally from Memphis, TN, Bernell Jones II is an NYC-based genre-fluid saxophonist and songwriter. His music showcases a variety of influences from his upbringing such as gospel, jazz, blues, r&b, etc. As a performing artist, he has worked alongside artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Wyclef Jean, Philip Harper, Eric Bellinger, ...

Corcoran Holt, Luke Norris, and Orchestre National de Jazz

by Jerome Wilson
April 1, 2026

This program features new releases by Corcoran Holt and Luke Norris as well as older music by David Sanborn and the Orchestre National de Jazz.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 OKB Trio “El Padrino" from ...

Tyreek McDole 4et at Piacenza Jazz Festival 2026

by Danilo Codazzi
March 31, 2026

Kenny Barron: Songbook

by Angelo Leonardi
February 10, 2026

82 anni, magistrale protagonista del pianismo moderno, Kenny Barron raccoglie suoi vecchi e nuovi brani per affidarli all'interpretazione di cantanti. I testi sono della sua vecchia amica Janice Jarrett (eccetto “Minor Blues Redux" scritto da Catherine Russell & Paul Kahn) e gli interpreti vocali vedono nomi ben noti come Cécile McLorin Salvant, Kurt Elling, Catherine Russell ...

Al Jarreau, The Baylor Project, Abbey Lincoln, Tyreek McDole and More

by Jua Howard
February 3, 2026

Hey Music Family! I hope the new year is treating you well. It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show." !'ve got more timeless music including from Al Jarreau, The Baylor Project, Tyreek McDole, Abbey Lincoln, Umoja Jazz Ensemble, Laurin Talese and many more. Come get lost in the music with me!

2026 Winter JazzFest Marathons: A Survival Guide

by Ludovico Granvassu
January 6, 2026

For jazz fans who are in New York, when one countdown ends with the Times Square Ball Drop, another one begins--and ends a few days later, when Winter JazzFest officially gets underway with the first downbeat at Le Poisson Rouge. For 22 years, the festival has been the launch pad of the jazz year ...

Favorite Jazz and Fusion Albums 2025 - Music from Artemis, Behn Gillece, Johnathan Blake, Hiromi, and Others

by David W. Daniels
January 6, 2026

A subjectively selected “Best 25 jazz and jazz fusion albums of 2025" list, with artists as diverse as Branford Marsalis, Phil Bancroft, Ella Fitzgerald, and Yellowjackets. Playlist Artemis “Sights Unseen"--from Arboresque (Blue Note) 00:00 Branford Marsalis Quartet “'Long As You Know You're Living Yours"--from Belonging (Blue Note) 7:21 Nnenna Freelon “Changed"--from Beneath The Skin ...

Songbook

By Kenny Barron

Label: Artwork Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Beyond This Place; Until Then; Cook's Bay; Thoughts and Dreams; Illusion; Minor Blues Redux; In the Slow Lane; Sunshower; Calypso; Lullabye; Sonja Brag; Marie Laveau; Song for Abdullah.

Herb Alpert, Songbook Ink/Jazz at the Ballroom, Wycliffe Gordon and Staci Griesbach Celebrate the Holidays

by Mary Foster Conklin
December 22, 2025

This broadcast includes more new holiday releases from Herb Alpert, Songbook Ink/Jazz at the Ballroom (featuring Vanessa Perea, Rob Edwards and others), Wycliffe Gordon and Staci Griesbach, plus birthday shoutouts to Honorable Men Sammy Davis Jr. (100!), Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams and Diane Schuur, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them ...