The most talked-about jazz vocalist to emerge since Cécile McLorin Salvant and Gregory Porter…a mix of didacticism and sweetness – THE NEW YORK TIMES
When Jazzmeia Horn takes the stage, she owns it. She exudes a fervid yet regal presence that commands respect, which augments her graceful singing – DOWNBEAT
Debut album A Social Call out now of Prestige/Concord
With wide ranging critical praise pouring in for her recently released debut album ‘A Social Call,” singer Jazzmeia Horn has confirmed additional U.S. tour dates including The Pittsburgh Jazz Festival, The Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival and The Medgar Evars Jazz Festival.
‘A Social Call,” released via the Prestige label, a division of Concord Music Group, showcases Horn’s astounding range and seamlessly blends the best of vintage with contemporary. Check out album track “Tight” and read on to see new tour dates and what critics are saying:
Astounding technique and an acute artistic vision…a thrilling presence, with a musical sensibilty that strikes a deft balance between mid-century jazz and contemporary neo-soul. – DOWNBEAT
A bold, far-reaching disc. – THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Jazz singers rarely come more rigorously vetted. – WBGO
A forceful sense of personal identity…Horn’s titanic vocal skills are matched by her depth of character and artistic purpose. – ALL MUSIC ****
The Dallas-born vocalists stunning ability to channel the icons of the 50s and 60s will make any listener fall in love…This album is a joy to listen to. – ELMORE
The release of A Social Call will surely be one album that showcases and formally establishes Horn as a break-through star. – SAN DIEGO COUNTY NEWS
Jazzmeia Horn On Tour:
6/9 – Side Door – Old Lyme, CT
6/17 – Pittsburgh Jazz Festival – Pittsburgh, PA
7/8, 9 – Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival – Birdland – New York, NY
7/13 – Cooper Hewitt Museum – New York, NY
7/14 – Yonkers Waterfront Series – Yonkers, NY
7/21 – South–Philadelphia, PA (with Orrin Evans Trio)
7/22 – South – Philadelphia, PA (with Orrin Evans Trio)
8/25 – Medgar Evars Jazz Festival- Brooklyn, NY
Jazzmeia Horn Online:
https://www.theartistryofjazzhorn.com/
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