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Date
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026 9:00PM
Name
Bluesday: Charenee Wade
Description
An evening that draws you in from the very first note, acclaimed vocalist Charenee Wade brings a rich, expressive voice and a sound rooted in the blues. Blending jazz with a natural sense of storytelling, she shapes each song with warmth and clarity alongside a stellar band, creating a performance that feels engaging, inviting, and full of life.
Acclaimed vocalist Charenee Wade brings the soul of the blues to Dizzy’s in an evening of deep feeling and electrifying artistry. With a voice that moves effortlessly between grit and grace, Wade draws on the rich traditions of blues and jazz to tell stories of love, loss, resilience, and joy. Backed by a stellar band, she delivers powerful interpretations and fresh takes that honor the roots while embracing the present moment.
1st Runner-Up in the 2010 Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition, the award-winning and critically acclaimed vocalist, arranger, educator and composer from New York City has excited audiences all over the world with her ingenuity and vibrancy through her artistry. Recipient of the 2017 Jazz at Lincoln Center Millennial Swing Award, Wade has worked with notable artists including Wynton Marsalis, Terri Lyne Carrington, Christian McBride, Winard Harper, Eric Reed, Jacky Terrason, Curtis Lundy, Robert Glasper, and Kyle Abraham (MacArthur Genius Awardee).
Wade's current CD, Offering: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, is a powerful re-interpretation of the poet's musical library, which features notable artists including Lonnie Plaxico, Marcus Miller, Stefon Harris, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Christian McBride (spoken word).
An alumni of Manhattan School of Music and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Wade has performed at some of the top venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Jazz Standard, The Apollo and has performed at major festivals worldwide including Montreux, the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Istanbul Jazz Festival, Spoleto, Savannah Music, Jazz En Tete, Bern Jazz Festival, and Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. As an educator, Wade has taught masterclasses, clinics and jazz camps in the U.S. and all over the world, is currently an instructor at Aaron Copland School, Peabody Institute of John Hopkins University, and The Juilliard School.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Charenee Wade - vocals
Oscar Perez, piano
Paul Beaudry, bass
Wen-Ting Wu, drums
Notes
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