Naama Gheber

Naama Gheber

Songbook Siren

Experience Naama Gheber live—her crystalline voice and timeless swing bring the Great American Songbook to radiant life, blending elegance and heartfelt storytelling in every phrase.

Great American SongbookJazz StandardsClassic Vocal Jazz

About

Naama Gheber, born in Be’er Sheva, Israel in 1991, is a jazz vocalist based in New York City who studied at the Center for Jazz Studies in Tel Aviv and earned a BFA from The New School in 2017. Since her arrival in NYC, she’s made waves with her interpretations of standards and classic jazz repertoire, releasing a string of critically praised albums including Dearly Beloved (2020), If I Knew Then (2022), Where Flamingos Fly (2023), Wild Is Love (2024), and Dream With Me (2025).

Music Style

Her sound is elegant and urbane, marked by sensitive interpretation, crisp phrasing, and a warm voice that honors the era of 1930s–40s lyricists while making it feel intimate and fresh. She often works with small trios with occasional featured vibraphone or guitar, maintaining a clear focus on lyrical storytelling.

Background

Hometown
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Education
The New School for Performing Arts
Instruments
piano, vocals
Active
2012-present

Similar Artists

If you like Stacey Kent, Diana Krall or Rebecca Martin — you’ll love Naama Gheber

Stacey Kent
Delicate vocal tone, interpretive clarity in standards; appeal to listeners who enjoy thoughtful renditions of classic repertoire
90%
Diana Krall
Jazz vocalist/pianist approach to swing-era tunes, emotional depth and phrasing of classic songs
80%
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Standing tradition of reimagining old songs with lyricism and modern sensibility
70%

Notable Collaborations

Steve NelsonRay GallonDavid Wong
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