Season Preview YouTube Playlist
Here are two videos for each vocalist from this coming season.
Click on the YouTube logo to take you there – happy listening 🙂
Season 18 Line-up with some brief thoughts
Note:
* = Show is sold out and won’t be going on sale for individual tickets on Eventbrite.
Other shows will sell out but I won’t update this page often/ever. You can always email Nich if you have questions about a show.
POP – Jan 10 (Tacoma: DJ), 11 (Seattle: Madrona) & 12 (Renton Highlands)
*Pop Concert*. As much as I love vocal jazz, I like to sprinkle in some other genres. Gabe Dixon is… Amazing! He is a triple threat: Incredible voice, piano skills and songwriting! Gabe is a regular performer for JazzVox for great reason. He is the keyboardist for Tedeschi Trucks Band and was asked to go on tour with Paul McCartney (and said no!). His music has been featured on multiple movies and TV shows. He’s not to be missed! What a great way to kick off Season 18!
Jan 25 (Bainbridge: Smart) & 26 (Bellevue)
I first heard this duo’s recording (which received a rave review in Downbeat magazine) by recommendation of a musician I hold in high regard. It was love at first listen – that disc is the intimate duo format we know so well with this series and these two are lightning in a bottle. Many of you heard Chris as part of the lineup in 2024 with Ann Hampton Callaway and Emily Braden so know he’s a treasure – Excited to hear him with Vanisha in her JazzVox debut!
Feb 21* (Bainbridge: Brown), 22 (Tacoma: DJ) & 23* (Camano: Carr)
Nine-time Grammy winning vocalist Janis Siegel (who many of you know and love as part of legendary vocal group Manhattan Transfer) will be joined by that uber talented pianist Jeremy Siskind. Keep reading to see just how much this new papa will be part of the 2025 season. Janis has been one of my favorite vocalists from when I first was introduced to vocal jazz in the 7th grade. So honored to include her this year!
Mar 21* (Bainbridge: Veterane), 22 (South Seattle) & 23 (South Seattle also)
Look who’s back this season – the incomparable Karrin Allyson! I could tell you how she usually plays at much bigger venues or that she’s been nominated for a Grammy 5 times… but she’s no stranger to JazzVox audiences. Get excited for Karrin’s return to the series!
Apr 25* (Bainbridge: Hanna), 26 (Seattle: Madrona 2) & 27 (Tacoma: Petrich)
JazzVox’s first performer is back for his 18th year! We love to pair John with a different vocalist every year and this season he is joined by stellar Chicagoan Alyssa Allgood (named a “Rising Star Female Vocalist” in the 2024 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll). As always I love seeing what magic happens when two great vocalists collaborate!
May 9 (Everett), 10 (Renton Highlands) & 11 (South Seattle)
Justin is back by popular demand! Born and raised in Hawai’i, Justin Kawika Young first found success in his island home. He accumulated eleven number-one hits on Hawai’i radio before relocating to Los Angeles. He quickly established a following in the local music scene there and connected with other singer/songwriters including Colbie Caillat, eventually joining her band. Justin has also toured with David Ryan Harris and Jake Shimabukuro. His original music can also be heard on the soundtracks of Point Break, Wild Horses and The Walking Dead TV series.
May 16* (Bainbridge: Brown), 17 (Bellevue: Pellerin) & 18* (Camano: Carr)
We’re featuring Jeremy Siskind on three line-ups this year … this time with LA-based vocalist Lia Booth. Jeremy suggested I check Lia out and I was an instant fan – so swingin’! “If Billie Holiday and Anita O’Day decided to raise a child together, her name would be… Lia Booth”. I’m in!
Jun 6* (Bainbridge: Hanna), 7 (South Seattle) & 8 (South Seattle also)
Let’s see… She’s won an Emmy, has been nominated for a Tony and was just nominated for a Grammy last year in the same category as Bruce Springsteen! This Disney fan has loved her voice in many animated classics. Joining her is the fabulous music director, composer, arranger and pianist Alex Rybeck! Her equally talented sister Ann was a highlight last season – amazing to have Liz in 2025!
Aug 9 (Bainbridge: Brown) & 10 (South Seattle)
AHC was going to be in the area and asked if we’d like to add her to the line-up. I usually avoid July and August but… it just fit so perfectly and it’s AHC!!! Solo piano/vocal – these will be very special concerts with this delightful diva!
Sep 12 (Bainbridge: Smart), 13 (Edmonds) & 14 (Camano: Noel)
Oh hey – it’s that charming and wickedly talented Jeremy Siskind back on the piano for my birthday weekend concerts! Who’s the special guest vocalist? Well you know it’s someone great!
Sep 26* (Bainbridge: Veterane) & 28 (Tacoma: DJ)
Collaborating and recording with the likes of Michael Bublé, Robbie Williams, Georgie Fame and Seal, Emma has created a formidable reputation as a powerful and expressive artist in UK jazz. Emma Smith’s many accolades to date includes the widespread success of her long established vocal harmony group The Puppini Sisters, as well as a stint as a broadcaster on BBC Radio 3
Oct 17* (Bainbridge: Veterane), 18 (South Seattle) & 19 (Gig Harbor)
One of my favorite vocalists (Deborah Brown) suggested Lucy Wijnands – I can see why she’s a fan – now I am too! Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Lucy is a graduate of SUNY Purchase’s Conservatory of Music and was the winner of the 4th annual Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Competition! Her duo partner is TBD.
Oct 31 (Madrona), Nov 1 (Everett) & 2 (Renton Highlands)
LOCKED is new vocal group based in Los Angeles composed of four singers from completely different musical backgrounds and features @maddilasker, @yohanna.milena, @whereismateo, and @raymondvox who met while singing together in their collegiate a cappella group, @thesocalvocals. As session vocalists, songwriters, and award-winning arrangers, all members studied or currently study at the USC Thornton School of Music, pursuing degrees such as Popular Music and Jazz Studies.
Within one month of creating Locked, they have garnered millions of viewers across TikTok and Instagram, allowing them to share their arrangements on a larger scale. Driven by their tight friendship and passion for music, LOCKED has the vocals you’ve been looking for.
Nov 14 (Bainbridge: Brown) 15 (Edmonds) & 16* (Camano: Carr)
Another Awesome Canadian! This multiple Juno award winning vocalist has been on my wishlist for many years – SO excited to include her in this season! There are some MAJOR fans of Emilie-Claire in our JazzVox community – I have a feeling she’s going to win your heart too.
Note: Concerts artists and locations are subject to change.