Results for "Vocal Jazz"

Qiana Martin

Born: December 13

Qiana Martin is a New York-based vocalist, spoken-word artist, composer, and storyteller whose work explores the intersection of soccer culture, American musical traditions, and community storytelling.

Raised in South Carolina, Martin's musical foundation was shaped by the church, family, and the rich traditions of the American South. A classically trained pianist from childhood, she served as a pianist for her grandfather's church congregations, often playing alongside her mother on organ. Her mother was also a member of the historic Boggs Academy A Cappella Choir, one of the nation's prominent African American educational institutions. This influence exposed Martin early to the power of communal singing, call-and-response, oral tradition, and music as a vehicle for connection and shared experience.

Sugartime Trio

Established in 2016, Sugartime Trio is a dynamic Seattle-based female jazz/pop ensemble celebrated for their tight three-part harmonies, sizzling swing, and lush ballads. Originally formed as a tribute to the The McGuire Sisters in collaboration with the Purple Phoenix Orchestra, the group quickly expanded its repertoire to include music inspired by the The Andrews Sisters, the The Boswell Sisters, along with original arrangements uniquely crafted for Sugartime Trio.

Blending timeless classics from the 1930s with contemporary favorites, the trio (Kim Maguire, Meg McLynn, & Caitlin Frances) delivers a distinctive vocal sound paired with charismatic stage presence and polished musicianship. Their remarkably unique vocal blend and vibrant performances bring both nostalgia and fresh energy to every stage they grace.

Mila Samargia

Born: May 4, 1999

Mila Samargia is a Philadelphia-based vocalist whose style blends jazz, Brazilian music, R&B, and contemporary influences with an expressive and genre-fluid approach. Known for her warm tone, musical sensitivity, and natural stage presence, she performs throughout the Philadelphia area in clubs, festivals, concert series, and collaborative projects.

A graduate of Florida Southern College with a degree in Vocal Performance, Mila began performing professionally at a young age and later continued advanced vocal studies in Philadelphia. Her musical background ranges from jazz standards and Brazilian repertoire to contemporary songwriting and classical music, giving her a broad and distinctive artistic voice.

Alex Robinson

Born: April 15

Alex Robinson is a vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger based in Southern California. A versatile musician, she has performed in a variety of settings from solo and duo work to big bands and orchestras. Her warm, smooth timbre, sharp lyricism, and playful improvisational style captivate audiences from her first note. She brings a refreshing modern twist to jazz standards and performs a broad range of styles with jazz-influenced musicality.

Her debut album I Really Oughta Tell You balances elegance, wit, and emotional depth while showcasing her gift for storytelling through song

Martina Barta

Robert Prester

Born: July 29, 1960

Robert Prester is an American jazz pianist and composer who began his career in the New York City jazz scene and is now based in Philadelphia. He is known for his instrumental jazz album of original music, Dogtown, and for Quenara, a duo recording with vocalist Adriana Samargia. Prester has performed and recorded extensively in both classical and jazz settings—from solo piano recitals and chamber ensembles to straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, and Brazilian jazz groups.

Prester & Samargia’s forthcoming release, High Roller Jack, showcases Prester’s recent jazz compositions with lyrics by Samargia

Daniel Nikolov

Born: June 19, 1998

Fabienne Ambuehl

Fabienne Ambuehl is a London-based pianist, singer and composer born in Switzerland. Her new album ‘Thrive‘ was released in January 2025 on Ubuntu Music and has received the Presto Music Award for "Jazz Recording of the Year 2025". The band successfully launched the album with a sold-out concert at the Vortex Jazz Club in London.
‘Thrive‘ has received glowing reviews from the international jazz press. Jazzwise Magazine rewarded it 4 stars and it has received regular radio play in the UK, including BBC Radio 3 Jazz Record Requests, ‘Round Midnight and Night Tracks. The single ‘New Ones’ was on the JazzFM playlist for several weeks. On the Catalan public radio 3cat, there is an hour-long programme about Fabienne's music. The album was also presented on Deutschlandfunkkultur and ARD Jazz - Das Magazin and was selected “Album of the Week” on both Presto Music and the German Rondo - Magazin für Klassik und Jazz.

Her band is a dynamic ensemble of brilliant musicians – Matt Ridley on bass (The Antidote, The Darius Brubeck Quartet) and Jon Scott on drums (Mulatu Astatke, GoGo Penguin, Sons of Kemet XL), with special guest guitarists Tom Ollendorff and Ant Law. Ambuehl has a strong sense of ensemble interplay and balance between individual expression and collective cohesion. As Rondo - Das Klassik & Jazz Magazin put it: “Thrive convinces with warmth, precision and excellent interplay of the band”.

Ambuehl’s music is inspired by her surroundings, from the sounds and silence of the mountains, where she finds a deep connection with nature, to the rhythms and soundscapes of the big city. Her melodic ideas and detailed arrangements are rooted in jazz, playing with a folk-tinge and showcase her expressive and supple piano playing. Her vocals “are crystal clear, distinct and refreshingly free of jazz clichés” (Neil Duggan, AllAboutJazz) and as a writer she “has a poetic sensibility and uses expertly a range of poetic techniques in her lyrics” (Trevor Hodgett, 4 stars in RNR magazine)

Patrick Felixson

Born: May 8, 2003

Patrick Felixson is a straight-ahead jazz vocalist devoted to Black American music, bringing his own soul to the Great American Songbook through the lens of his lived experience. Known for his rich, bright, and nimble tenor voice — with a slight gravel that adds depth and romantic elegance — Felixson blends the traditional with the modern, creating performances that feel both timeless and deeply personal.

Patrick Felixson's musical foundation is rooted in the church and shaped by six years of international performance across Russia, the United States, and Canada. From local bars and pubs in Kursk, Russia, to Fredericton and Toronto, he has spent countless nights on the bandstand, mentored by musicians who instilled in him a deep respect for the tradition. His performances balance reverence and emotional honesty, honoring the masters who came before him while carving out space for his own voice.

Ken Teel