New York's Royal Bopsters, formed in 2012, bring a new and refreshing approach to the art of vocal jazz. Vocalists Amy London, Jeanne O'Connor, Pete McGuinness and Dylan Pramuk pay tribute to their jazz heroes through intricate harmonies and energetic delivery, bringing jazz classic and bebop to the next generation and beyond. The Bopsters delve deeply into vocal improvisation and vocalese, the practice of penning lyrics to instrumental jazz solos. Their original songs and arrangements further the tradition of modern jazz, bebop and the blues.
'When it comes to group jazz singing and the art of vocalese, The Royal Bopsters are keepers of the flame. Jazziz, 2021
'A touchstone for jazz arrangers and vocalists.' Downbeat, 4 stars, 2021
Best Vocal Jazz Group
JazzTimes Extended Critics' Poll. 2021
'New York's Royal Bopsters bring a new and refreshing approach to the art of vocal jazz. Soulful vibes and a sense of bebop cool.' JazzTimes, 2021
'Rarely does one hear 4 part harmony so brilliantly.' Glide
'Expert practitioners of Vocalese.'
Newport Jazz Festival, 2019
Jason Taborek, piano
Cameron Brown, bass
Tony Tedesco, drums
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