Results for "Vocalist"

Claudia Perry

Burke Ingraffia

Jazz songwriter Burke Ingraffia has a rare lyrical gift in the Southern style of Mose Allison or Bob Dorough. A native of New Orleans, Ingraffia blends the sounds of jazz with the warmth of the acoustic guitar and his auspicious vocals. He has been a Kerville New Folk Finalist and has received awards from the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest in both the jazz/blues and folk categories. Burke Ingraffia's 2020 album, Waves, received critical acclaim and features some of New Orleans' finest musicians including Johnny Vidacovich, James Singleton, and John Gros and was produced by multi-Grammy Award winner Scott Billington (Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Professor Longhair, Bobby Rush).

Raimundo Santos

RAIMUNDO SANTOS, Smooth Jazz Singer, Composer and Arranger was born in the USA, where he also majored in music at Temple University, in Philadelphia - Pennsylvania. Santos has been performing in difference cities around the world such as: Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), Luanda (Angola), New York City (New York), Paris (France). Santos has an innovative approach to composition and incorporates multicultural sounds in his contemporary arrangements which are influences by traditional old style music of his ethnic roots in Angola and bridged with his educational and performances skills in a variety of musical styles ranging from, but not limited, to Jazz, Classical and Gospel music

Wajeedah

Vocalist, 'Wajeedah' (which means compassionate), has brought together Neo- Soul, Jazz and R&B. Wajeedah is a balladeer: very sensual with her deep buttery voice, which has also been described as mesmerizing. With every note she sings, you feel it, you believe the story she sings of, and this experience leaves audiences inspired. Additionally, Wajeedah is versatile enough to bring the in 'heat' of a rhythm with up-tempo beats. Her concerts bring all these elements in to play as Wajeedah performs some familiar classics as well as introduce some original work.

Samirah Evans

In New Orleans, a city known worldwide for its music, Samirah was one of its most popular jazz & blues vocalists. She first performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1990, and became a regular fixture as either a leader or featured vocalist for fourteen consecutive years. She has toured Europe, Asia, and both North and South America as a headliner, and shared stages with a multitude of legendary artists from B.B. King and James Brown, to New Orleans own Queen of Soul, Irma Thomas. Her debut CD, Give Me A Moment, ranked as the fifth best in the New Orleans Times-Picayune annual music list of 2002

Peter Jones

Peter Jones is an experienced and versatile jazz singer who has played all over London and the southeast with some of the UK’s finest musicians. His three albums under his own name have received rave reviews. Mark McKergow of London Jazz News described Under the Setting Sun (2017) as an 'atmospheric and superbly- executed collection of late-night vibes and sentiments... This album succeeds brilliantly... a valuable and important collection for anyone remotely interested in contemporary jazz singing and song-writing.' His newest release is a project called Zoöphyte, whose album Signs of Life (2020) distils jazz, pop, soul and psychedelica to create a very contemporary sound palette

Faith Amour

Award-winning recording artist and songwriter Faith Amour is a Toronto vocalist steadily emerging onto the North American jazz scene. She melds jazz, story, ​folk music and heart songs with the vibrant rhythms of the world, revealing her heart for exploration and connection. As she blends her remarkably warm yet pure vocals within lush harmonic landscapes, she creates an alluring modern jazz-world sound, reflecting the influences of her multicultural city, extensive music study, world travel and a South American heritage.Over the last decade, Faith’s vocal finesse, musicianship and charismatic presence have amassed musical friends and fans for her across North America and Europe. Her multi-lingual debut album “Bright Eyes”, a genre-transcending oeuvre, was lauded as “…the work of a mature artist…”

Zara McFarlane

Zara McFarlane first caught the attention of world renowned DJ Gilles Peterson on the release of her self- produced EP in 2010 so much so he released her debut album “Until Tomorrow” (and subsequent albums) on his label Brownswood Recordings in 2011. Her second album “If You Knew Her” (2014) saw her blossom as a lyrically conscious songwriter and set her apart as one to watch on the UK Jazz scene. Zara’s impact is reflected in being awarded Jazz FM Vocalist of the Year Award (2018 & 2015), Session of the Year at Worldwide Awards (2018), Best Jazz Act at Urban Music Awards (2015) and Best Jazz at MOBO Awards (2014)

Natalie Jean

Natalie Jean is a talented singer/songwriter. As a young child she used to sing along with her father, Guy R. Jean, a famous Haitian artist, in their home. She started her career by writing poetry. However, music has always been her passion. In April of 2013, Natalie released her first CD entitled, Obsession. She has performed at the following venues in the MD/DC area, French Embassy, Takoma Station, Ebenezers Coffeehouse, Twins Jazz, Mad Momos, and the Pinch. She has also begun to write and perform for many different genres besides her own, such as Rap, Country, Dance, and Heavy metal. Currently, She has been nominated in the Best Dance Category in the 2014 Artist in Music Awards, as well as having 5 nominations in The 2014 Indie Music Music Channel Awards for Best Blues Song, Best Blues Artist, Best Jazz Song, Best Best Rap Song, and Best R&B Artist

Julie Benko

Born: March 24

Julie Benko is an actress, singer, and writer based in New York City. She has performed on Broadway, national tours, and in regional theaters across the country. She has released three albums: Introducing Julie Benko (2017), Hand in Hand (Club44 Records, 2021), and Chrstmas With You (Club44 Records, 2023). All her records were arranged and produced by her frequent collaborator (and husband) jazz pianst Jason Yeager. 

Julie is best known for her portrayal of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, skyrocketing to fame and joining the annals of theatrical lore for her sensational understudy-to-star trajectory in the show. She received numerous accolades for her interpretation, including Theatre World's Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theatre. She was named the 2022 Breakout Star for Theater by the New York Times, included in Variety's 10 Broadway Stars to Watch in 2023, honored as one of 40 Under 40 for Crain's New York Business, hailed by CBS Mornings as "Broadway's breakout star," and profiled in numerous national media outlets such as the New York Times and Time. In the fall of 2023, she originated her first role on Broadway, playing Ruth in the long-gestating Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical Harmony. She has played leading roles in off-Broadway and regional productions across the nation, including the title role in Jane Eyre, Girl in Once, and many more. She will make her film debut in the upcoming full-length feature "Caravan." A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts BFA and MFA programs, she is constantly involved in developmental readings and workshops of new works at venues throughout New York City.