The Vocal Jazz Summit is a multi-day festival returning for its sixth year, combining live performance, artist development, networking, and late-night jam sessions for singers of all levels. The festival features internationally acclaimed vocalists and educators including Veronica Swift, Kim Nazarian, Lauren Kinhan, Peter Eldridge, and Darmon Meader leading workshops, masterclasses, and educational sessions throughout the week. Mainstage concerts and collaborative jam sessions with top-tier musicians round out the immersive experience. The festival is produced by Zeiders American Dream Theater in partnership with JazzVoice.com.
Cast and Creative Team for Vocal Jazz Summit at Zeiders American Dream Theater
Cast
Kenny Washington
Ensemble
Darmon Meader
Ensemble
Peter Eldridge
Ensemble
Lauren Kinhan
Ensemble
Kim Nazarian
Ensemble
Veronica Swift
Ensemble
Creative Team
The Z
Producer
Jessi DiPette
Marketing Director
News About Vocal Jazz Summit at Zeiders American Dream Theater
VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT Will Include Free Concert, Workshops, and Jam Sessions in Virginia Beach
May 08, 2026 The VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT returns to Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach with Mainstage Concerts featuring New York Voices, Veronica Swift, Matt Baker, and Kenny Washington, plus workshops and late-night jam sessions.
National Jazz Festival Vocal Jazz Summit Returns To The Z
March 02, 2023 The Z (Zeiders American Dream Theater) has announced the return of the internationally renowned Vocal Jazz Summit. The Vocal Jazz Summit brings together emerging and established artists, industry leaders, and vocal jazz fans for a unique, intensive weekend dedicated to performance, connection, and education.About the Theatre
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Kenny Washington (06/06/26-06/06/26)
Songs of Home & Belonging (06/05/26-06/05/26)
Dr. Smile: A New Musical (05/15/26-05/30/26)
Dr. Smile (05/15/26-05/30/26)
Proteus Festival (10/09/25-10/11/25)
Medusa (07/11/25-07/19/25)
Plan B: Comedy Show (06/14/25-06/14/25)
ECHOES Artist Showcase (06/13/25-06/13/25)
THE Z OPEN MICS: The Undiscovered (06/10/25-06/10/25)
I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff: The Absolutely True Story of the Big Bad Wolf (05/31/25-05/31/25)
Songs of Home & Belonging (06/05/26-06/05/26)
Dr. Smile: A New Musical (05/15/26-05/30/26)
Dr. Smile (05/15/26-05/30/26)
Proteus Festival (10/09/25-10/11/25)
Medusa (07/11/25-07/19/25)
Plan B: Comedy Show (06/14/25-06/14/25)
ECHOES Artist Showcase (06/13/25-06/13/25)
THE Z OPEN MICS: The Undiscovered (06/10/25-06/10/25)
I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff: The Absolutely True Story of the Big Bad Wolf (05/31/25-05/31/25)
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (8/15-8/15) |
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Let's Raise Some Dough at Panera - Fredericksburg, VA Panera Bread (7/23-7/23) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (8/08-8/08) |
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THE NUTCRACKER by The United European Ballet Harrison Opera House (12/05-12/05) |
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THE NUTCRACKER by The United European Ballet Harrison Opera House (12/04-12/04) |
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Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour Capital One Hall (11/24-11/24) |
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The Princess Concert Capital One Hall (8/13-8/13) |
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K-Pop Icons Capital One Hall (7/18-7/18) |
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Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers - Indigo Park Tour Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News (10/17-10/17) |
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Alice in Wonderland by International Ballet Stars in Lynchburg, VA Academy Center of the Arts (2/13-2/13) |