Jazzmeia Horn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jazzmeia Horn
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Horn in 2017
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| Born | 1991 (age 33–34) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Labels | Prestige Records |
Jazzmeia Horn (born in 1991) is a talented American jazz singer and songwriter. She is known for her powerful voice and unique style. In 2015, she won a big award called the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition.
Jazzmeia sings classic jazz songs and also covers popular tunes by artists like Stevie Wonder. People often compare her to famous jazz singers such as Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughan, and Nancy Wilson.
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Growing Up
Jazzmeia Horn grew up in Dallas, Texas, in the United States. She went to the Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas. This school is famous for helping young artists develop their talents.
Her Music Career
In 2009, Jazzmeia moved to New York City. She studied at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. During her first semester there, she started her own music group, a trio, with other musicians.
Jazzmeia had her first live radio show in 2009. It was on the Junior Mance WBGO radio show. She has performed at famous places like The Apollo, Ginny's Supper Club, and the Metropolitan Room. Many jazz experts have praised her singing.
Touring the World
In 2014, Jazzmeia Horn traveled around the world to perform. She visited countries like England, France, Russia, South Africa, and Austria.
In 2017, she was a special guest at South Australia's Generations in Jazz festival. She sang alongside well-known artists such as James Morrison and Wycliffe Gordon.
First Albums and Grammy Nominations
Jazzmeia released her first album in 2017. It was called A Social Call. This album quickly became very popular. It was ranked the number 1 album on the JazzWeek website for that year.
The tour for A Social Call took her across the U.S., Asia (to Macau), and Europe (to London, Paris, and Milan). A Social Call was so good that it earned Jazzmeia her first Grammy nomination in 2018. She even performed at the 60th Grammy Award Ceremony!
Her next album, Love & Liberation, came out in 2019. This album also received a Grammy nomination in 2020. It was nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Music Albums
- A Social Call (2017), Prestige
- Love & Liberation (2019), Concord Jazz
- Dear Love with Her Noble Force (2021), Empress Legacy Records
- Messages (2024), Empress Legacy Records
Awards She Has Won
- 2008, 2009 – Downbeat Student Music Award's Recipient
- 2010 – Downbeat Vocal Jazz Soloist Winner
- 2012 – Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Rising Star award
- 2013 – Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
- 2015 – Winner of the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition
- 2018 – DownBeat, Rising Star Female Vocalist Winner
See also
In Spanish: Jazzmeia Horn para niños
