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The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet (The Kennedy Center)

The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

Internationally acclaimed recording/performing group, Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet has performed at major international jazz festivals, clubs, and concerts in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, sharing the headliner stage with such legends as Sonny Rollins, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, the Mingus Big Band, Joey DeFrancesco, Abbey Lincoln, Branford Marsalis and the Neville Brothers. They have opened for the Four Freshmen, appeared as guest artists with American symphony orchestras and European big bands, and been profiled on NPR’s Weekend Edition, Jazz Smithsonian (hosted by Al Jarreau), Radio Jazz Copenhagen, and many radio programs across the world. The group’s first CD reached the #2 top spot in jazz sales on Amazon.

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The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet 1/14/08: The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

Backed by a blazing instrumental trio, the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet performs tightly harmonized arrangements, inventive lyrics, and unique renditions of classic jazz, swing, pop, originals, and American songbook standards.

The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

Backed by a blazing instrumental trio, the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet performs tightly harmonized arrangements, inventive lyrics, and unique renditions of classic jazz, swing, pop, originals, and American songbook standards.
Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet 2/21/07: Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

Jazz vocalist and pianist Ginny Carr’s cabaret stylings have been featured at Blues Alley and venues throughout the world.

Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

Jazz vocalist and pianist Ginny Carr’s cabaret stylings have been featured at Blues Alley and venues throughout the world.
Women in Jazz - Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet 5/4/03: Women in Jazz - Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

"Four Voices blending together and just swinging like mad!", says Susan Stamberg, NPR about the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet.

Women in Jazz - Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

"Four Voices blending together and just swinging like mad!", says Susan Stamberg, NPR about the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet.
The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet 8/5/00: The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet is known for its harmonious sound, infectious jazz stylings, and creative treatments of jazz and big band classics.

The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet

The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet is known for its harmonious sound, infectious jazz stylings, and creative treatments of jazz and big band classics.

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