V. Shayne Frederick is a vocalist, pianist, and educator with performances spanning decades. He’s electrified TEDx, NPR, and stages nationally. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Jazz star V. Shayne Frederick [is] touted as one of the region's greatest jazz singers." “His stunning baritone effortlessly soars,” (WXPN) as “one of the region’s busiest and best jazz singers,” (Broad Street Review) “one to watch [...] a shining light,” (All About Jazz) and “soulful” (Downbeat.)
V. Shayne is on the Governor's Board of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY) Philadelphia Chapter, and Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of the Arts.
Polished. Professional. Soulful. Classic.
6 reviews
Carly M.
September 19, 2023We had V. Shayne perform at our wedding anniversary/reception party and he was a huge hit! He was an amazing addition to the party and we are so grateful he was there.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Pianist, Singing Pianist
Lamar B.
April 2, 2023V. Shayne was great! He arrived on time & everybody loved him.
The perfect addition to our party!!
Hired as: Pianist
Shantel Y.
February 27, 2023We booked V.Shayne Frederick for our Black History Month showcase and all of our attendees were blown away by his talent, performance, and are already asking when we can do this again! He was great to work with coordinating up to the event and I would book him again without hesitation.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Genithia G.
February 8, 2023V. Shayne arrived on time and immediately started performing. He entertained my crowd and gave my mother a beautiful birthday serenade. I will absolutely book him again for all my parties and events.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Jazz Singer, Pianist, Singing Pianist
Ameena H.
February 6, 2023Really worked with my needs. Profesional and kind. Service was excellent. Came and performed as the professional he is.
Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist
Price range: Starts at $250
Classic + contemporary. Stride piano, chanson, bossa nova, blues, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Stevie.
V. Shayne Frederick is a pianist, vocalist, arranger and musical director with performances spanning two decades. He has been featured at TEDx, the historic Minton’s Harlem, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Barnes Foundation, Suzanne Roberts Theater, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Harlem Stage, Resorts Casino, South Jazz Parlor, World Café Live, Michener Art Museum, Long Beach Island Foundation, Kelsey’s Supper Club (Atlantic City,) and the African-American Museum in Philadelphia. He has also been featured at the John Coltrane Jazz Festival, Center City Jazz Festival, the Piton International Film Festival, and Musikfest. Cited by the Broad Street Review as “one of the region’s busiest and best jazz singers,” V. Shayne has been appointed “one to watch” and a “shining light” by All About Jazz. His official debut album Lovesome was released in 2019, followed by two EPs: Gleaming and Evergreen.
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The Great American Songbook. Soul Music. Yacht Rock.
Nat King Cole, Shirley Horn, Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae
Jazz Singer
