From Ella Fitzgerald to Kurt Elling, jazz has always been connected to vocalists. Virtuoso scat solos or intimate ballads, vocalists can take you into the wonderful world of jazz like no other. Even now, vocal jazz is alive and kicking and can often be heard in our venue.
Vocal Jazz
Vocal Jazz Concerts
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Thu 12 September 2024Shishani
Personal songs by a ‘gentle warrior’, moving between soul, indie, R&B, hip-hop and jazz.shishani is a multi-award-winning artist whose versatility in music transcends genres and cultures. deeply rooted in soul, indie, r&b, hip-hop and jazz, shishani continuously explores musical heritage from their motherland namibia. coming from both african and european descent, they are constantly creating new ways to bring these worlds together. a 'gentle warrior' at heart, shishani possesses the rare ability to address weighty topics with both softness and determination. shishani’s voice, both mystically light and emotionally powerful, carries timeless messages that resonate deeply. their work has always been characterized by its thought-provoking, healing nature. shishani’s new album whispers is a personal journey inwards in learning how to listen to your inner voice. musically, it’s a graceful mix of intimate songs that always carry depth and closeness. live in concert at our venue, shishani’s band will collaborate with a string quartet and special guest maripepa contreras on oboe and horn. “shishani is a singer that gives hope. musically, a delight. such emotion.” – richard wagenaar -
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Sun 22 September 2024Somi & Metropole Orkest
World-renowned vocalist and composer presents a captivating orchestral fusion of jazz and African music.singer somi is widely admired for her supple voice, which can sound ‘both serious and seductive’, according to the new york times. born in america, she feels a strong connection to her parents’ native lands, rwanda and uganda. she mixes her background in jazz with her love of the music of the african continent. in addition to her musical studies, somi kakoma also studied african studies at university. the renowned south african trumpeter hugh masekela became her musical mentor. under the name somi, she has released several albums, most recently zenzile, a tribute to the legendary singer miriam makeba. on this album, she collaborates with outstanding jazz musicians from new york and superstars such as angelique kidjo and gregory porter.
