Vocalist Tawanda, winner of the 2020 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Jazz Competition and the 2023 Bistro Award for Jazz Vocalist appears on Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 PM at Chelsea Table + Stage. She will be accompanied by a trio featuring musical director and pianist Jim Ridl.
Her repertoire includes songs ranging from Broadway, jazz and Brazilian, to contemporary artists such as Sting. This concert cerebrates Smile, her new album from Resonance Records.
Tawanda, raised New Mexico on the border with Texas, is a proud first-generation American with a mother from Germany and a father from Mozambique. Family gatherings would feature music from Cuba, the South Pacific, the Middle East, and France, with groups like the Gipsy Kings and Te Vaka providing a constant undercurrent to her early life. Other influences include Sam Mangwana, Angelique Kidjo, Brenda Fassie, and Hugh Masekela, classical composers Vivaldi and Bach, and singer/songwriters Carole King and James Taylor.
Tickets are $25-$55, in addition to a service charge and a two-item food and beverage minimum. A livestream option is available for $20.
Chelsea Table + Stage is located at 152 West 26th Street, NYC
