The 14th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, hosted at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, celebrates the legacy of the iconic Newark-born singer. This global contest showcases exceptional jazz vocalists, assessed by a distinguished panel of judges including Ann Hampton Callaway, Jon Faddis, and Nnenna Freelon, among others. The competition not only offers a platform for emerging artists but also features a performance by the 2023 winner, Tyreek McDole. This event highlights the artistic legacy of Sarah Vaughan while promoting the next generation of jazz talent.
Cast and Creative team for 14th ANNUAL SARAH VAUGHAN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ VOCAL COMPETITION at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Cast
Janis Siegel
Ensemble
Tyrehimba Jess
Ensemble
DJ Spinna
Ensemble
Vilray Bolles
Ensemble
Raina Simone
Ensemble
Lenny Williams
Ensemble
Theodis Ealey
Ensemble
Pokey Bear
Ensemble
King George
Ensemble
Tucka James
Ensemble
Slick Rick
Ensemble
Rakim
Ensemble
Ledisi
Ensemble
José James
Ensemble
Diana Fuentes
Ensemble
Stanley Clarke
Ensemble
Tyreek McDole
Ensemble
Nat Adderley Jr. Quartet
Ensemble
Christian McBride Big Band
Ensemble
Stanley Jordan
Ensemble
Luisito Rosario
Ensemble
NJMEA All-State Jazz Band and Choir
Ensemble
Omar Sosa
Ensemble
Nat Adderley Jr.
Ensemble
Julius Rodriguez
Ensemble
Wallace Rooney Jr.
Ensemble
Colin Cook
Ensemble
Gary Walker
Ensemble
Ann Hampton Callaway
Ensemble
Jon Faddis
Ensemble
Nnenna Freelon
Ensemble
Chuck D
Ensemble
Andra Day
Ensemble
Ben Williams
Ensemble
Alexander Claffy
Ensemble
Rodrigo Toscano
Ensemble
Nuyorican Poets Café Slam Team
Ensemble
Arturo Sandoval
Ensemble
Carlos Varela
Ensemble
Savion Glover
Ensemble
Rachael Price
Ensemble
Josh Jones
Ensemble
Ernesto Mazar Kindelán
Ensemble
Christian McBride
Ensemble
Sheldon Brown
Ensemble
Jerome Jennings
Ensemble
Creative Team
Christian McBride
Jazz Advisor
Christian McBride
Bass/Bandleader
John Scheiber
President and CEO
Martin Melilli
TD Bank Commercial Market President
Angela Thomas
Press Representative
Wayne Winborne
Executive Director
Eyesha Marable
AVP, Comm Engagement
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