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YOLA NASH

Hall of Fame inductee, and multiple award-winning alternative jazz singer, songwriter, producer, artist, and radio host

A glimpse into Yola's musical journey

Critically acclaimed album Manhattan Whispers

Alternative Jazz

Red Carpet Glamour - In Studio Sweat

Yola Nash is an unstoppable alternative jazz force whose music weaves cultures, genres, and emotion into a world of unmistakable sonic elegance. Her music is as globally inspired as it is irresistibly alluring.

Manhattan Whispers

Produced by Yola Nash, and Grammy-winning producers Edsel Gomez, Lonnie Park

Manhattan Whispers was considered for a GRAMMY® at the 65th Grammy Awards. The album also earned a “Critic’s Pick” designation as Best New Music from All About Jazz, along with receiving prestigious awards and glowing critical acclaim.

With decades on stage and in studio, Yola Nash blends sultry smooth jazz vocals with rich storytelling and artistic vision.

Among her many awards and accomplishments:

  • Hall of Fame Inductee for Originality of Music (Akademia Music Awards)

  • Considered for a GRAMMY®

  • Critic's Pick – Best New Music by All About Jazz

  • Global Music Awards: Best New Release

  • Akademia Music Awards: Best Jazz Album

  • Clouzine International Music Awards Winner: Best Alternative Jazz

  • Best Jazz Albums: Featured by Best of Jazz Top List

  • Artist of the Year Nominee: Akademia Music Awards

  • InterContinental Music Awards Nominee: Smooth Jazz Category in Best of Every Continent

  • World Entertainment Awards double Nominee: Best New Artist and Best Smooth Jazz Album

  • Best Songs of the Summer - Indie Talk Winner “Lovers in Paris”

  • Best Love Song - Indie Talk Winner "World On Fire"

  • Best Song Winner - Spirituality and Hope "Pray For Love"- Indie Talk International

Highlights

Career Highlights:

  • Performed and recorded with legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and the Grammy-winning Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

  • Performed for Pope John Paul II.

  • Performed at iconic New York City venues such as: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall, Tribeca Theater, the Cutting Room, Angel Orensanz Center, Prince George Ballroom just to mention a few.

  • Appeared multiple times as main act at the prestigious NY Fashion Week shows to sold-out crowds.

  • Performed at notable venues in Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Long Island City, as well as various locations in New Jersey.

  • Performed internationally, including multiple times at the renowned Cannes Film Festival and GSF Awards in Cannes, France.

3 Studio Albums and 2 Singles

Moments

Snapshots capturing Yola’s singing journey and artistic spirit.