Kaya Nicole (KAI-uh) is a vocalist, composer, and guitarist known for her dynamic mezzo-soprano range and rhythmic vocal style. Raised between New York City and California, she blends jazz, bossa nova, and folk into a sound that is both intimate and rich in narrative. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Kaya’s music reflects her diverse cultural roots.
She has performed at New Orleans Jazzfest, Lincoln Center, and the Vatican, sharing the stage with Fela Kuti's drummer, Tony Allen, Akie Bermiss from Lake Street Dive, and Rockstar Rick Springfield. Kaya holds a master’s in Contemporary Performance from Berklee Valencia and teaches music in New York City.
1 review
Shereen K.
October 8, 2022The party wouldn’t have been the same without samba soul band. They sounded amazing and helped create the perfect ambiance for the dinner party. I would totally recommend them.
Hired as: Jazz Singer
The Kaya Nicole Jazz Ensemble
Thank you so much, Shereen! We had a wonderful time.
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Gig length: 10 - 180 minutes
The Kaya Nicole Ensemble performs traditional and contemporary jazz vibe with a soulful edge. We are available for performance as a trio, quartet, quintet or even as septet with horn soloists.
We perform both contemporary and classic arrangements of straight ahead, bossa nova, blues, swing, bebop and soul. Please feel free to reach out to us for more information!
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Old Greenwich, CT
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