Jamile Staevie Ayres
Brazilian Jazz Voice
Jamile Ayres is a vibrant Brazilian jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger based in New York City, celebrated for her exquisite blend of Brazilian rhythms and contemporary jazz improvisation.
About
Born in Brasília, Brazil, Jamile Ayres is a compelling jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger now based in New York City. She is known for her distinctive voice and sophisticated approach to blending her Brazilian heritage with modern jazz aesthetics, performing her original compositions and unique arrangements.
Music Style
Her music is characterized by a seamless fusion of traditional Brazilian genres like samba and bossa nova with the harmonic complexities and improvisational freedom of jazz, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly contemporary.
Background
- Hometown
- Brasília, Brazil
- Education
- City College of New York
- Instruments
- vocals
- Active
- 2010s-present
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If you like Eliane Elias, Luciana Souza, or Gretchen Parlato — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Jamile Staevie Ayres's next NYC show is Sunday, August 16 at Mezzrow.