Home » Jazz Musicians » Michelle Walker

Michelle Walker

Michelle Walker is a New York City based jazz vocalist, arranger and educator with an international resume of concert and festival performances, including 7 tours in Russia, a 10-day tour in Israel with one of the performances at The Tel Aviv Musuem of Art being broadcast live on national radio as well as concerts in London and Amsterdam. Other performance highlights include The Lincoln Center-Women in Jazz Festival, The Silver Spring Jazz Festival and live jazz performances throughout the US. Michelle studied privately and attended masterclass with a number of teachers including Betty Carter, Mark Murphy, Rhiannon and more.

Michelle is often compared to Cassandra Wilson, Nina Simone and Betty Carter in style and tone. She has opened in concert for Wynton Marsalis, Rene Marie, George Benson and Mark Murphy. Her arrangements of straight-ahead standards and contemporary pop tunes blend genres effortlessly. Critics have noted that she has a singular voice with a high level of originality that is solidifying her own distinctive sound. Dave Nathan at AllAboutJazz.com says, “Walker demonstrates an extraordinary degree of musicality.” According to Mike Joyce of the Washington Post, the hypnotic, sexy, deep tone of Michelle's voice has a “soul-comforting allure”.

Awards

Multiple award nominations for Best Jazz Album, Best Jazz Group and Best Jazz Vocalist from the Washington Area Music Awards (WAMA)

Best Independant Jazz Vocal Album (Indie Awards)


Tags

172
Album Review

Michelle Walker: Slow Down

Read "Slow Down" reviewed by Dave Nathan


Born in Germany, song stylist Michelle Walker now lives and performs in the Washington. D. C. area. Although the play list has a couple of less familiar tunes, including a Walker original, for her first album she has chosen to stay with selections from the standard repertoire. Showing influences of Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson and even Rose Murphy, Walker possesses a set of strong vocal chords which she uses with remarkable restraint. Even though it's obvious that she has ...

Read more articles
1

Performance / Tour

The Palladium Theatre Presents Live From New York: Jazz Vocalists Michelle Walker, Whitney James And Emily Braden

The Palladium Theatre Presents Live From New York: Jazz Vocalists Michelle Walker, Whitney James And Emily Braden

Source: Paula Lavitz - PR, Management & Booking

The Palladium Theatre Saturday, March 14th at 8pm The Palladium at St. Petersburg College 253 5th Ave N Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Three adventurous new voices in jazz come together for one night in the spirit of collaboration of standards, re-imagined pop tunes and original music. Vocalists Whitney James, Emily Braden and Michelle Walker met in jny: New York City where they became fast friends. They were drawn together by a mutual respect for ...

1

Recording

Ready, Set, Record: Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Goes Into The Studio To Record

Ready, Set, Record: Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Goes Into The Studio To Record

Source: Paula Lavitz - PR, Management & Booking

Ready, Set, Record: Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker goes into the Studio to Record her new CD Love Misery NEW YORK, NY - On a cold, brisk March morning some 18 months ago, jazz vocalist Michelle Walker was packing her small suit case for a 3 day stay out of town. She and the band members that she had been playing with for a little over 4 years were heading up to the small town of Milford, PA to record her ...

Performance / Tour

Vocalist Michelle Walker Returns To Russia For An Extended Tour As A Cultural Ambassador Of Jazz

Vocalist Michelle Walker Returns To Russia For An Extended Tour As A Cultural Ambassador Of Jazz

Source: Michelle Walker

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Tours Far East of Russia in September 2014 New York, NY - JGP Records announces the September 2014 tour schedule for jazz vocalist Michelle Walker. Michelle will present several special concerts throughout Russia on a tour from August 31 – September 15th. The concerts will feature her arrangements, music and original songs from her upcoming CD release project, “Love Misery”. The performances will be held at various outdoor Jazz Festivals, Philharmonic Halls and Jazz Clubs in ...

1

Performance / Tour

Michelle Walker Performs Live @ The 55 Bar

Michelle Walker Performs Live @ The 55 Bar

Source: Michelle Walker

New York, NY - Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Michelle Walker will perform the early set on Saturday August 23, 2014 at one of New York City’s most established and loved music watering-hole stages, The 55 BAR. Her sets will consist of originals, new and old standards with her refreshing and engaging arrangements starting promptly at 6:00pm. NO COVER. Joining her will be Toru Dodo on Piano, Marvin Sewell on Guitar, Lonnie Plaxico on Bass and Neal Smith on drums. Michelle ...

1

Performance / Tour

Michelle Walker Sings Live @ The 55 Bar On July 24th 7pm

Michelle Walker Sings Live @ The 55 Bar On July 24th 7pm

Source: Michelle Walker

New York, NY - Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Michelle Walker will perform the early set on Thursday July 24, 2014 at one of New York City’s most established and loved music watering-hole stages, The 55 BAR. Her sets will consist of originals, new and old standards with her refreshing and engaging arrangements starting promptly at 7:00pm. NO COVER. Joining her will be Ron Affif, Michael O'Brien and Sean Fitzpatrick. Walker has spent the past few years amassing an impressive musical ...

1

Performance / Tour

Critically Acclaimed Vocalist Michelle Walker At The Sidedoor Jazz Club (CT) August 8, 2014 8:30 PM

Critically Acclaimed Vocalist Michelle Walker At The Sidedoor Jazz Club (CT) August 8, 2014 8:30 PM

Source: Michelle Walker

JGP Recording Artist Michelle Walker will Perform Tracks from her upcoming CD “Love Misery” New York, NY – Gearing up for the release of her next studio album, jazz vocalist Michelle Walker and her band will be performing live at The Sidedoor Jazz Club in Old Lyme, CT on Friday August 8, 2014 performing a special pre-release concert showcasing tracks from her upcoming release, “Love Misery”, to be released in Fall / Winter 2014. Joining Michelle will be Ron Affif ...

Performance / Tour

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Sings @ The Kitano Wed May 21st

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Sings @ The Kitano Wed May 21st

Source: Michelle Walker

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ Jazz at the Kitano on Thursday February 13, 2014 The Kitano Hotel Jazz Bar & Lounge 66 Park Avenue @ 38th Street (Grand Central Station) New York NY 10016 Tel: (212) 885-7000 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm Sets $15 Cover, $15 Min. RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! Joining Michelle will be: TORU DODO - Piano MICHAEL O'BRIEN - Bass WILLARD ...

Performance / Tour

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Tours Russia March 2014

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Tours Russia March 2014

Source: Michelle Walker

JGP Records announces the tour schedule for jazz vocalist Michelle Walker. Michelle will present several special concerts in Russia on a tour from March 3-19. The concerts will feature her arrangements, music and original songs from her upcoming 2 separate CD release projects. The concerts will be held at various concert Philharmonic Halls and Jazz Clubs in several Russian cities, including the Novosibirsk Philharmonic Hall and Mirnyy Music Theatre. This tour is not the first time Michelle has performed for ...

Performance / Tour

Vocalist Michelle Walker Sings A Pre-Valentine's Day Show At The Kitano Feb. 13th

Vocalist Michelle Walker Sings A Pre-Valentine's Day Show At The Kitano Feb. 13th

Source: Michelle Walker

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ Jazz at the Kitano on Thursday February 13, 2014 The Kitano Hotel Jazz Bar & Lounge 66 Park Avenue @ 38th Street (Grand Central Station) New York NY 10016 Tel: (212) 885-7000 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm Sets $15 Cover, $15 Min. RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Joining Michelle will be: TORU DODO, Piano MICHAEL O'BRIEN, Bass WILLARD ...

Performance / Tour

The Michelle Walker Trio At Bar Next Door Monday Jan 27th 8:30pm

The Michelle Walker Trio At Bar Next Door Monday Jan 27th 8:30pm

Source: Michelle Walker

The Bar Next Door Jazz Bar & Lounge 129 MacDougal St. (West 3rd) New York, NY 10012 (212) 529-5945 2 Sets: 8:30pm & 10:30pm $12 Cover, Drink Minimum Call or Visit the Bar Next Door Website to reserve your table. Joining Michelle will be: TORU DODO, Piano MATT ARONOFF, Bass New York, NY: Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist, Michelle Walker, will perform in concert as a trio ...

"[Walker's] voice is like warmed burgundy silk...."
Jazz Online

"A tone like this is born only once in a generation...."
Jazz-Not-Jazz, Germany

"[Walker]....has extraordinary musicality....weaving deftly through complex rhythms...."
All About Jazz

Primary Instrument

Vocals

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Contact Michelle for rates and availability.

Clinic/Workshop Information

Contact Michelle for rates and availability.

Photos

Music

Similar

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.