Jazzmeia Horn

Three-time Grammy nominee who has made her mark as one of the most exciting vocalists in jazz today. "Horn is among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her tightly linked to the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter, but a vivacity of spirit and conviction that places her firmly in the present.” – The New York Times “A fully realized stylist and a first-rate scatter whose vivacity, imagination, gutsiness, and sociopolitical savvy echo the likes of Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln. As exciting a discovery as Cécile McLorin Salvant or Gregory Porter.” – Jazz Times Possessing a luminous gift that the late great Jon Hendricks called “one of the best voices I’ve heard in over 40 years,” singer Jazzmeia Horn makes a highly anticipated stop at The Cabaret to debut new songs and selections from her acclaimed discography, including her October 2024 release, Messages. A supremely gifted jazz singer, writer, and arranger, her inventive, vocalese-influenced style has earned her three Grammy nominations and wide critical acclaim. She grew up in a close church-going family, singing gospel music. Ms. Horn graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, attended by other great artists such as Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu. 2009, she enrolled at The School of Jazz at The New School in New York City. Ms. Horn won the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition and, shortly after, was signed by Concord Records. In 2017, she released her debut album, A Social Call, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Ms. Horn continued to tour nationally and internationally, honing her vocal performance and writing skills to convey her message about the global need for love and social change. In 2019, she released Love and Liberation, which received a Grammy nomination. The following year, she published her book Strive From Within: The Jazzmeia Horn Approach while recording her big band album, Dear Love – an album of encouragement through poetry and spoken word addressing the aspects of her community, her love, and herself.