Hall Of Fame Inductee,
multiple award-winning alternative jazz singer, songwriter, producer, visual artist, graphic designer and radio host.
Yola Nash continues being an unstoppable force who thinks and acts big when it comes to her musical journey. With three studio albums as a leader she takes the listener on a
passionate adventure, crafting her signature sensual sound flavored with Jazz, Latin rhythms, Eastern European folk, Pop and Parisian flair. Her music is as globally inspired as it is irresistibly alluring.
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NEWS! Yola Nash has been inducted into the HALL OF FAME
for ORIGINALITY of music. This elite recognition is the highest honor and a career distinction that will endure for a lifetime.
NEWS! Yola Nash - prestigious World Entertainment Awards.
Yola Nash performing at the iconic Angel Orensanz Center in NYC (with talented dancer Wilson Gutierrez)
NEWS! Yola sings at Cannes Film Festival in Cannes France.
She has once again captivated audiences at the renowned Cannes Film Festival with a stunning performance during the GSF Awards.
NEWS! Yola Nash wins Global Music Awards
MANHATTAN WHISPERS - MUSIC VIDEO
with a special guest JLO's dancer (actor, choreographer) Chris Jarosz
Director - Mario W. Valladares (#RedStudios.TV)
Brazilian Stylist, H&M Pacha at Pacha Studio Arts (#PachaStudioArts)
NEWS! Yola Nash Headlining Performer at the NEW YORK FASHION WEEK. Presented and produced by Andres Aquino.
NEWS! Yola Nash winner of Clouzine International Music Awards. Best Alternative Jazz.
NEWS! Yola Nash performed in France during the world-renowned Cannes Film Festival at the GSF Awards.
Wearing Spanish designer Javier Barrio #JavierBarrio
NEWS! Yola Nash - InterContinental Music Awards
Best of Every Continent
Smooth Jazz Category
NEWS! Yola Nash wins Grand Award by The Akademia Music Awards - Best Jazz Album
NEWS! Yola Nash lands Best Jazz Album
NEWS! World-famous NY Fashion Week features once again Yola Nash on the runway
Dancer Wilson Gutierrez
NEWS! Yola Nash - nominated for Artist Of The Year Award by Akademia Music Awards (Los Angeles)
RAVE ALBUM REVIEWS
Critic’s Pick - ALL ABOUT JAZZ
“Yola Nash embodies the universality of jazz.
Manhattan Whispers…perfects further her unique approach to seasoning elements of Latin jazz with musical spices of Eastern Europe.
Nash's voice is sensual and breezy… She weaves together multiple cultures.
Manhattan Whispers is a celebration of the mind and the heart.”
All About Jazz C. Michael Bailey
"Blending and blurring the lines between Jazz, Pop, Latin and Eastern European colors Yola's entire performance isimbued with fresh sparkling sensuality, and positive spirit accompanied by her brilliant band."Jazz News
“… lushly orchestrated, delightfully Parisian…, infectiously-imbibed, Latin-tinged work of musical art.” Exclusive Magazine
“…bringing a sensual atmosphere… enthusiastic… exuberant…brimming with zest for life. She makes a cross-over between jazz, pop, Latin and Eastern European music. In this way she arrives at a personal style.” Smooth Jazz de.Magazine
"Nash’s nine tracks are driven by some of the sexiest, sultriest and viscerally exotic
jazz/world fusion expressions." JwVIBE Mag.
"Celebration of life is a central motif for Nash's new album stamped with her signature seductive sound.
Her exotic delivery is lushly flavored with Eastern European folk, Parisian avant-garde texture of accordion harmonics and brilliantly anchored with an intoxicating groovy Latin flair." JazzNewsMag
”Yola has the most comforting beautiful voice. Her voice is music!”
Five-time Grammy nominated legendary Jazz Singer, Pianist Michael Feinstein
"...Yola Nash Creates Her Own Path." Top40-Charts.com
"Yola Nash oozes emotion with her bohemian team of Edsel Gomez/key, Alex Meixner/acc, Graham Keir/g, Luisitio Quintero/dr, Dave Baron/b...on this mix of heart and Left Bank spirits. The tunes all have a street feel of gypsies..."Jazz Weekly
"Stunning new album...
Yola Nash’s Manhattan Whispers blends and blurs the lines between Jazz, Pop, Latin and Eastern European colors as she expertly crafts a personal musical style that is simply irresistible." Exclusive Magazine
"...Perfect songs respectful of the canons of writing. Beautifully interpreted...
Sensual Voice! Exoticism. Album amply gratified by American critics..."
IL Manifesto - major Italian newspaper
"Yola Nash gives us some fascinating and whimsical things to contemplate as we attune our ears to Manhattan Whispers, the latest sensual, dazzling album by the rapturously charming, sultry voiced singer – a set which artfully fuses harmonic and rhythmic elements of her Polish heritage with her playful passion, for Latin music."
Jonathan Widran JwVibe Mag.
"Yola Nash is a talented jazz singer with her own sound who consistently creates fresh new music." Scott Yanow - Legendary Jazz Critic/Jazz Historian
"...optimistic, romantically joyous work we need to give our minds escape from these troubled sociopolitical times...an oasis of sweet calm amidst the sly bustling magic of uplifting Latin romps...exuberant, ...her songs have powerful universal applications...
infectious, sparkling, plea for hope filling a world of despair..., offers a message to people of every generation..."
jwVIBE Magazine
"The inimitable vocalist Yola Nash brings her distinct delivery to Eastern European folk and Latin grooves across this very diverse body of work...alluring,...emotive vocals, spiritual...poetic delivery,...filled with a glorious spirit that celebrates life in a worldly fashion. Nash’s eloquent pipes are very expressive and complement the grooves...
This is Nash’s 3rd album,...that’s highly infectious, exceptionally timeless
and exciting from beginning to end." Take Effect
"Her third album features excellent original material. Her vocal performance is sexy,
and the rhythm is nearly as seductive as her voice. She sounds so vulnerable, so honest...and there is a delightful joy to her performance..., which we can’t help but feel ourselves." New Jazz Releases by michaelsmusiclog
"Her music often bears traces of her Eastern European heritage...the atmosphere of a Parisian bistro,...sensual...,enthusiastic...,vibrant, exuberant... zest for life." Cultuurmania Magazine
"It is completely original! Nobody on Earth sounds like Yola. She makes a meal out of every word! It's contagious! It makes me smile! I just wanna get drunk on the beach and dance to it!" Robin de Levita - Multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway & Film Producer
"Great singing, great band, cool arrangements. Killer production!"
Oscar Hernandez - Artistic Director of the Grammy-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra
“Yola’s delivery is exquisite. It’s a moving piece of work, and the musicianship is top notch.” Hal B. Selzer (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
"Yola makes a cross-over between jazz, pop, Latin and Eastern European music,
...sensual atmosphere, vibrant..." Smooth Jazz Daily
"Nash's album is simply beautiful!
She paints amazing musical landscapes with her voice and music..."
Polish Radio RDC, 101 FM, Warsaw "No Limits" Bogdan Fabianski
"Yola Nash shares an extraordinary story about her life, coming to America
and being a recording artist. It's the true American Dream story personified.
Someone telling a story and giving legs to it. It needs to be told because it's a phenomenal story!"
Rich Valdes Radio Host of Nationally syndicated Radio shows
ValdesAmericaAtNight & ValdesAmerica
“Yola Nash creates an amazing soundscape with an incredible band and soaring vocals. Beautiful compositions which explore multiple dimensions of love…”
5 Stars - Amazing Music By FinancialWiz
Yola Nash's Sextet
Music Director, Pianist, Producer (left) Edsel Gomez, Percussionist Luisito Quintero, Guitarist Graham Kier, Bassist Dave Baron, Accordionist Alex Meixner.
Multi-Award-Winning Jazz Artist Yola Nash
Yola Nash continues to be an unstoppable force in the world of music. A uniquely gifted jazz singer, songwriter, and producer, she channels her passion into creating art that resonates globally. Her third studio album as a leader, Manhattan Whispers, has been making waves around the world. Blending Eastern European folk, jazz, pop, Parisian elegance, and Latin flair, the album showcases her inimitable style and artistic brilliance.
“Manhattan Whispers” is a unique multicultural listening experience.
Music critics often highlight Yola's Polish roots and unique artistic essence, placing her among a distinguished line of female performers whose exotic delivery enhances the allure of their original music.
With her seductive, eloquent, and expressive vocals complementing groovy musical landscapes, Nash has earned numerous prestigious awards.
Among her many accomplishments:
The album also earned a “Critic’s Pick” designation as Best New Music from All About Jazz, along with glowing critical acclaim.
Yola's smooth jazz style is unmistakable, marked by her lush, seductive sound. Her exotic delivery is richly infused with Eastern European folk influences, Parisian avant-garde accordion textures, and Latin grooves, creating an irresistible blend that blurs genre boundaries. This Polish-born alternative jazz artist has masterfully crafted a unique crossover sound that is entirely her own.
She co-produced the project with Grammy-winning musicians and producers Edsel Gomez (Dee Dee Bridgewater) https://www.edselgomez.com/ who serves as the music director, pianist, producer and Lonnie Park (Steward Copeland) https://lonniepark.com/ who serves as an engineer, producer and background vocal contributer.
Manhattan Whispers features all-original songs co-written by Yola and her longtime collaborators. Her evocative lyrics delve into themes of love, life, and the world around us, while her deeply emotional delivery adds a distinct depth to every track.
Yola Nash’s journey from Poland to New York City is an inspiring testament to resilience and determination. Having overcome tremendous adversity, she now lives to share her story through her music, inspiring others to dream big and achieve their own American Dream.
Yola Nash continues to be an unstoppable force in the world of music. A uniquely gifted jazz singer, songwriter, and producer, she channels her passion into creating art that resonates globally. Her third studio album as a leader, Manhattan Whispers, has been making waves around the world. Blending Eastern European folk, jazz, pop, Parisian elegance, and Latin flair, the album showcases her inimitable style and artistic brilliance.
“Manhattan Whispers” is a unique multicultural listening experience.
Music critics often highlight Yola's Polish roots and unique artistic essence, placing her among a distinguished line of female performers whose exotic delivery enhances the allure of their original music.
With her seductive, eloquent, and expressive vocals complementing groovy musical landscapes, Nash has earned numerous prestigious awards.
Among her many accomplishments:
- Hall of Fame Inductee for Originality of Music (Akademia Music Awards)
- Global Music Awards: Best New Release
- Akademia Music Awards: Best Jazz Album
- Best Jazz Albums of 2022: Featured by Best of Jazz Top List
- Artist of the Year Nominee: Akademia Music Awards
- InterContinental Music Awards Nominee: Smooth Jazz Category in Best of Every Continent
- World Entertainment Awards double Nominee: Best New Artist and Best Smooth Jazz Album (winner to be announced in 2025)
- Clouzine International Music Awards Winner: Best Alternative Jazz
The album also earned a “Critic’s Pick” designation as Best New Music from All About Jazz, along with glowing critical acclaim.
Yola's smooth jazz style is unmistakable, marked by her lush, seductive sound. Her exotic delivery is richly infused with Eastern European folk influences, Parisian avant-garde accordion textures, and Latin grooves, creating an irresistible blend that blurs genre boundaries. This Polish-born alternative jazz artist has masterfully crafted a unique crossover sound that is entirely her own.
She co-produced the project with Grammy-winning musicians and producers Edsel Gomez (Dee Dee Bridgewater) https://www.edselgomez.com/ who serves as the music director, pianist, producer and Lonnie Park (Steward Copeland) https://lonniepark.com/ who serves as an engineer, producer and background vocal contributer.
Manhattan Whispers features all-original songs co-written by Yola and her longtime collaborators. Her evocative lyrics delve into themes of love, life, and the world around us, while her deeply emotional delivery adds a distinct depth to every track.
Yola Nash’s journey from Poland to New York City is an inspiring testament to resilience and determination. Having overcome tremendous adversity, she now lives to share her story through her music, inspiring others to dream big and achieve their own American Dream.
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