We’re thrilled about Michael J. West’s review of Seeking Billie: The Unusual Tribute to Billie Holiday, changamiré’s new album!
Published on Duke Ellington’s birthday, read the full article here.
APR 26 ᐧ Himalayan Soul & Changamiré
Join Himalayan Soul on the Clubhouse app for a tête-à-tête with Changamiré on Saturday, 26th April at 10 AM PST.
Raised on the music of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn and Dinah Washington, Changamiré is a jazz vocalist and recording artist from Washington, DC. Glenn Turner, pianist for the late Gil Scott Heron, was her first vocal coach.
After 10 years in the making, her new album Seeking Billie: The Unusual Tribute to Billie Holiday is on all streaming platforms. It was released on April 7th, Billie Holiday’s birthday.
We will deep dive into her journey….. join us.
The Billie Album Is Here!
After 10 years in the making, changamiré’s new album is here! Available on streaming platforms, Seeking Billie: The Unusual Tribute to Billie Holiday released today on Billie’s 110th birthday, April 7, 2025!
The 13-track, genre-crossing jazz project features appearances by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio, iconic bassist Ron Carter and 8x Grammy winning songwriter/producer Malik Yusef (Rihanna, The Weekend, Beyonce).
For nostalgic music lovers and professional audiophiles, pre-order the beautiful vinyl LP. It ships in mid-June. Shop the entire Seeking Billie collection.
APR 6 ᐧ Listening Party!
Please join me this Sunday, April 6 on the virtual show, The New Jazz Listener, on the Clubhouse app. Stop by any time between 4:00-5:30 PM ET to hear music and stories from my new Billie Holiday album before it releases on Monday!
And the beauty of the audio-only Clubhouse is that you can tune in from wherever you are and while you’re doing whatever you’re doing….lounging in bed or grocery shopping.
See you there!
JAN 31 ᐧ New Jazz Listener in DC
Meet up with changamiré, Marvin Anani and DC-area members and friends of The New Jazz Listener for a smooth, exciting performance by:
SAMUEL PRATHER — THE NEXT GENERATION
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Friday, January 31
6:00 PM
Jazz Night at Westminster
400 I Street SW 20024
Admission $10
Arrive early for the best parking and seating.
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The mission of The New Jazz Listener is to introduce jazz to new people, in hopes of converting them into jazz fans. Our vision is that those new fans will help fill jazz audiences in their corner of the world, thereby supporting local musicians and jazz presenters.
Join us near the vivacious SW waterfront for NJL Local:DC!
2025 DCCAH Grant Recipient
I am honored to be the recipient of a 2025 Artist Fellowship from the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities.
I cannot thank the Commission enough for supporting my work and life as an artist, and I look forward to creating more music and programming to well represent DC — my hometown — and serve my city and the global community.
Great Day In The Studio
Changamiré had an incredible recording session yesterday, as she nears completion of her highly anticipated third studio album, a tribute to Billie Holiday. Her rendition of God Bless the Child and the original title track were recorded and mixed with great mastery and integrity.
Alongside the participation of high-profile entities on the project, yesterday’s session underscored the significant impact this album will have on the jazz canon.
Check out this sneak peek.
Stay tuned!
Women’s Global Institute
On Friday, March 22, 2024, I had the distinct pleasure of singing for an esteemed audience at the Women’s Global Institute Trade Bureau high tea at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, DC. Filled with women who conduct successful business at the global level, the afternoon occasion was lovely and incredibly inspiring.
The afternoon highlighted Japan in a breathtaking room filled with photos of cherry blossoms. The Embassy of Japan’s Attaché for Self Defense, Force, Air and Space spoke of Japan’s focus and opportunities for U.S.-Japan best practice exchanges in these industries. And a Kyoto player beautifully set the international tone with a musical performance during tea.
After more powerful….and sometimes hilarious!….speeches from women, a couple of men gave insightful ones, with Johnny Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, being among them.
My warmest thanks goes to WGITB Founder, Marcia Dyson, for including me in the program.
DEC 10 • NJL Turns 3!
The New Jazz Listener celebrates 3 years of introducing jazz music to new people on Sunday, December 10, 4:00-5:30 PM ET on the Clubhouse app!
Sponsored by Koss, the event will feature trumpet virtuoso Jon Faddis and jazz royalty Thelonious Monk IV as our very special guests.
Coordinated by Sarah Fierek, Founder of #WeFundVisions, NJL will offer a few lucky audience members superior audio accessories from Koss Stereophones!
Join me, co-host Marvin and the NJL community as we celebrate our collective milestone and listen to incredible jazz records in grand style. Visit NewJazzListener.club for Clubhouse access.