Vocalist and composer / lyricist Aimée Allen brings her dynamic band with versatile guitaristTony Romano, world-renowned bassist François Moutin, and acclaimed master drummer Kenneth Salters. The group’s musical aesthetic is exciting, rhythmic, lyrical, and improvisational. Its repertoire is focused on Aimée’s compelling, soulful original music and arrangements from the jazz canon. In this performance, they will debut a new work, “Sweet Ephemera”, a song cycle by Aimée commissioned by Chamber Music America under a New Jazz Works grant. Sweet Ephemera explores the precious and fleeting nature of time through love, loss, and mold-breaking. Expect a rich, exciting set full of song poetry. 

Made possible with the support of Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works program funded through the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Jazz vocalist and composer/lyricist Aimée Allen is known for her poignant lyrical compositions. She performs in New York City and frequently tours abroad. She has recorded 6 studio albums. Her latest, Love and the Catalyst, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal. Her original music has been licensed for film and television.  She has sung with many renowned jazz musicians including Romero Lubambo, Ron McClure, François Moutin, Roswell Rudd, Ari Hoenig, Joel Frahm, and Yomo Toro. She has twice been named a Rising Star in the Downbeat Magazine’s Critics Poll.

“A fully fledged composer, lyricist and vocalist, her ideas are filled with depth and meaning and her lyrics profoundly unique.”
– Constance Tucker, All About Vocals

“Allen’s originals command attention.”
– Scott Yanow, Downbeat (4 Star Review)

“Allen will mesmerize you with her voice and style. Wings Uncaged is a vastly different experience than the standard vocal jazz fare, that offers depth and reverence, while pushing the idiom forward.”
– Steph Cosme, Staccotofy  
 
 “A brilliant singer and even more thoughtful lyricist.”
– H. Allen Williams, JazzTimes

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