Naama Gheber
Songbook Siren
Her crystalline voice and timeless swing bring the Great American Songbook to radiant life, blending elegance and heartfelt storytelling.
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
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Naama Gheber's next NYC show is Sunday, July 19 at Mezzrow.