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Jazz WaHi Vocal Series: Aimée Allen 

Aimée Allen 

“A fully fledged composer, lyricist and vocalist, her ideas are filled with depth and meaning, and her lyrics profoundly unique.”
– Constance Tucker, All About Vocals

 

With Tony Romano, guitar, and Yoshi Waki, bass.

The Jazz WaHi Vocal Series presents some of New York City’s finest jazz singers in an intimate club setting, followed by a Vocal Jam! The series happens on the first Monday of every month.

The Vocal Series was created in 2016 with the addition of the Vocal Jam in 2022. During this time it has evolved into a vibrant gathering of singers and Washington Heights residents creating a space for jazz singers and lovers of jazz vocal music.

Le Cheile is a listening room that seats 40 people. Food and drinks served. Doors open at 7 pm. Just a hop, skip, and jump from the A train. One set only at 7:30. Vocal Jazz Jam to follow. Singers must attend the featured set to be invited to sing at the Jazz Jam.

Please note: if the first Monday falls on a holiday, schedules may change.

 

Jazz WaHi Vocal Series: Marcus Goldhaber

Jazz WaHi Vocal Series

Marcus Goldhaber with Pete McCann, guitar, and Tom Hubbard, bass.

“Goldhaber will have you giddy one moment and melancholy the next and loving every note.”- PEOPLE Magazine

Singers must attend the featured set to participate in the jam. Priority given to singers with reservations to the show.   Make a tax-deductible donation in any amount (suggested donation $15) to reserve.  Please indicate that your donation is for the Vocal Series

 

 

WAHI Jazz Festival: The Chidi Trio

The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival presents
The Chidi Trio
www.jazzwahi.org/jazz-fest
Hailing from Nigeria and now making waves in the vibrant music scene of New York City, Chidiebere Joseph Emmanuel is a percussionist whose beats resonate with cultural depth and artistic finesse. Under the tutelage of two esteemed Nigerian jazz icons, drummer Adewale Adeyemi, and bass player Bright Gain, Emmanuel honed his craft, gracing stages including the prestigious Lagos International Jazz Festival.
Emmanuel’s musical journey led him to Idaho State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Music, broadening his horizons and enriching his repertoire. Immersed in the dynamic arts community, he served on the Board of the Pocatello Arts Council, nurturing his passion for both performance and advocacy.
After deepening his understanding of jazz at New York University, where he earned a Master of Music degree in jazz studies under the mentorship of acclaimed drummer Ari Hoenig, Emmanuel continues to blend traditional rhythms with contemporary flair in every performance.
Chidiebere Emmanuel is proudly sponsored by Canopus Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals, and Salyers Percussion Drumsticks.
Chidiebere Joseph Emmanuel, drums
Warren Louis, bass
Daniel Gonzalez, guitar

Washington Heights Jazz Festival 2024: A Full Day of Events at Le Cheile

Saturday, November 2:
11:00 am. Louise Rogers’ Jazzy for Kids, Jazz for Young Children aged 2-6 and their families.
1:00. Noah Bless & Latin Soul Party.  Supported by a Creative Engagment Grant from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
2:15. The Chidi Trio.
3:30. Shareef Clayton & Friends.
4:45. The Steve Slagle Quartet.
6:00. The Manuel Valera Trio.
7:30. Meg Okura: Reharmonizing Identity. Jazz Composition Competition 2024 winner.
8:50. Vanisha Gould.
10:10. Rachel Therrien’s Latin Jazz Project.

The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival 2024 is a four-day event highlighting the best jazz that NYC and Upper Manhattan have to offer! Sixteen bands – over 60 musicians – will perform in various venues around the neighborhood, reflecting the musical and cultural diversity that is Washington Heights.
Click here to purchase a full-day Saturday pass, only $50 (limited availability).

Washington Heights Jazz Festival 2024:Aimée Allen Quartet at Le Cheile

Aimée Allen Quartet –Le Cheile. INFO/TICKETS

“A fully fledged composer, lyricist and vocalist, her ideas are filled with depth and meaning, and her lyrics profoundly unique.” – Constance Tucker, All About Vocals

“A brilliant singer and even more thoughtful lyricist” – H. Allen Williams, JazzTimes

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, vocalist and composer/lyricist Aimée Allen’s connection with music began as a child. Her childhood was scored with classic jazz, because her mother kept the music on the family turntable. Aimée first began singing jazz professionally with a cappella groups in college. After graduation, Aimée moved to Paris where she performed in jazz clubs and festivals and formed, with other musicians, Les Bossa Novices, a Paris-based group dedicated to bossa and jazz. Now based in New York, she tours regularly in the U.S. and abroad. Aimée has released 6 albums. Her latest, Love & the Catalyst, was nominated for a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal. Standards and bossa are part of her repertoire, but an accomplished songwriter, she also sings her own compositions, many of which are requested favorites.  Her original music has been licensed for feature film and network television.

Aimée has been named on Downbeat’s Critic’s Poll as a Rising Star jazz vocalist and is the recipient of a Chamber Music America New Jazz Works grant to create new music for her trio with Françoi Moutin and Tony Romano.

Aimée Allen, voice
Tony Romano, guitar
Kevin Hailey, bass
Kenn Salters, drums

The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival 2024 is a four-day event highlighting the best jazz that NYC and Upper Manhattan have to offer! Sixteen bands – over 60 musicians – will perform in various venues around the neighborhood, reflecting the musical and cultural diversity that is Washington Heights.
Click here to purchase a full-day Saturday pass, only $50 (limited supply)