Sarah Vaughan Competition

I am overjoyed to be applying to the Sarah Vaughan Competition. Not only is she one of my ultimate favorite singers, but she has inspired so many and I am glad to celebrate her legacy. She encompassed so much grace, elegance, heart, soul and freedom. "Sassy" Sarah with a sultry deep voice that rattles and soothes you. A classic sound for sure.

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Leah Hinton is a Jazz Soul Artist, Singer-Songwriter, and Educator. Berklee College of music graduate and 2018 Jazz Act of the Year nominee for the New England Music Awards has been performing along the East Coast, teaching music, writing and collaborating with artists such as Valerie Simpson, Peter Collins, Tom Browne, JC Hopkins, Binky Griptite, Avery Sharpe, Yoron Israel and more. Her sound is Jazz influenced music with a positive message about love and life. Her most recent single 'Away' and latest EP 'SonKissed' are available on all purchasing and streaming platforms. You can also tune in to her Sunday weekly internet radio show, 'Sweet Sounds' aired on EAJ1023radio.com and iHeartRadio.

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Originating from Henderson, North Carolina, she immersed herself in the world of music from an early age, honing her singing skills in school, church, and community choirs including the Raleigh Capital City Girls Choir. Delving into the study of music and instruments, she cultivated a deep love and knowledge of diverse musical styles. Jazz and soul, ignited by her father's radio playlists, became her lifelong musical companions. Transitioning from Interlochen Arts Academy and Berklee College of Music to the grand stages of New York City, she graced some of the city's top venues, seamlessly blending her artistry with a commitment to community engagement. A firm believer in the power of giving back, she envisions a future filled with musical greatness, eager to share her boundless passion with the world.

She currently works with a number of educational programs including NJPAC as a songwriter and teacher, working with families through the Lullaby Project in partnership with Carnegie Hall and the Music in the Lobby series at Beth Israel Medical Center.

Ballads

Leah Hinton - Fly (original)

Leah Hinton with Yoron Israel & High Standards - Love's Cry

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w/Improv