Origin Records Artist New York Voices

New York Voices lives up to its reputation as the most exciting vocal ensemble in jazz...
Boston Herald

Peter Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan, Darmon Meader, Kim Nazarian

For close to 40 years, New York Voices, with soprano Kim Nazarian, alto Lauren Kinhan, baritone Peter Eldridge, and tenor / saxophonist / music director Darmon Meader — have stood among the world's premier jazz vocal groups. Dubbed "The Four and Only" by Paquito D'Rivera, the quartet combines four masterful solo artists into one exquisitely blended unit, renowned for their sophisticated arrangements, daring swing, and evocative a cappella moments, all with remarkable vocal precision and heart.

Since forming in the mid-1980s at Ithaca College, the group has toured internationally, released 11 landmark albums, and collaborated with numerous jazz legends. Highlights include performances with the Count Basie Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, an epic holiday tour with the Boston Pops, international tours with both Ivan Lins and Paquito D'Rivera, and appearances with leading big bands and orchestras across Europe and North America including the WDR Big Band, the Metropole Orchestra, and the Danish Radio Big Band. Their discography spans big band projects including Sing! Sing! Sing!, along with Meeting of Minds with the Bob Mintzer Big Band, the highly acclaimed New York Voices Sing the Songs of Paul Simon, holiday favorite Let It Snow, and their eclectic albums A Day Like This, Reminiscing in Tempo, What's Inside, Hearts of Fire, and their debut album, simply called New York Voices.

In addition to their expansive performance career, New York Voices have shaped generations of singers through university teaching posts and their 18 year long-running Vocal Jazz Camp, mentoring aspiring artists in the art of solo singing, ensemble singing and beyond. Their influence extends worldwide through their workshops, masterclasses and international camps.

Currently the group is concluding its extraordinary run with a Grand Finale Tour across the United States, Asia and Europe, culminating in a farewell gala concert at Sony Hall in New York City on February 19th , 2027. Multiple recordings are being released as the group prepares to hang up its collective microphones: a collaboration with Ivan Lins and the Danish Radio Big Band, a full album project of old and new NYV fare with the Taipei Jazz Orchestra to be released in December, and JUST released, New York Voices' live concert of Brazilian Music with topflight LA-based musicians called Sonho Meu. A final studio EP with their signature eclectic programming of standards, originals and pop reinventions will be released in 2027.

Though the ensemble will take its final bow, each member will continue thriving as solo artists and educators. After nearly four decades, New York Voices leave a legacy of artistry, mentorship, and music that will resonate for generations.