Momentum Series: Jazzmeia Horn

“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

Born in Dallas, Texas and named by her jazz loving grandmother, Jazzmeia Horn’s journey into music began at an early age, steeped in the rich traditions of gospel and soul and shaped by a close church-going family. But it was the transformative power of jazz that truly captured her heart and imagination. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and The School of Jazz at The New School in New York City, Horn won the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition. In 2017, she released a debut album, A Social Call, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Horn’s global need for love and social change in the world inspired Love and Liberation which also received a Grammy nomination. As Horn continued to evolve as an artist, she released her first big-band effort, Dear Love, an album of encouragement through poetry and spoken word addressing the aspects of her community, her love and herself. In addition to touring, Horn works with students and outreach programs across the globe through The Jazz Horn International Vocal Initiative.

The Momentum Series is made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon in honor of Thom O’Neil.

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