A DownBeat-acclaimed vocalist, Johnaye performs  her own original compositions as well as fresh interpretations of  beloved jazz and pop compositions. She focuses on graceful renditions of  jazz standards and composes music and lyrics where she often  accompanies herself on harmonium, violin, viola and percussion. The  legendary Jimmy Heath says that “Johnaye is not just a vocalist. She is a  complete musician with a beautiful instrument and open ears.”

A  dedicated educator, Johnaye resides in Seattle, WA where she serves as  Professor of Music at the Cornish College of the Arts. In 2014, she  recorded, produced and released her debut CD, Here, for the  johnygirl label. Featuring 12 of Johnaye’s original compositions. In the  spring of 2018, Kendrick returned to the studio to record her sophomore  album, which was nominated for Earshot Jazz’s NW Recording of the Year.  Johnaye is a recipient of the 2019 Artist Trust Fellowship Grant and  the Chamber Music America 2020 Performance Plus Grant. During  quarantine, Kendrick received her first GRAMMY® nomination as part of  the collective säje for their first composition “Desert  Song” in the Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals category. They  also received the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize Award for  their second composition “Wisteria” as well as their first Jazz  Journalists Association Award Nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Group”.  Their debut album is expected to be released in Spring of 2021.

Johnaye Kendrick, vocals John Hansen, piano Chris Symer, bass D'Vonne Lewis, drums

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