Sachal Vasandani Quartet at Jazz Coterie at The Howard

Jazz Coterie concert series presents vocalist Sachal Vasandani with Wisconsin's own Mathew Buchman on piano, John Christensen on bass, and Zach Harmon on drums.

“Every now and again you hear a special voice that makes you sit up and take notice. Sachal Vasandani has that voice.” — NPR

Widely recognized for his singular voice, Sachal’s unique tone and phrasing mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Sachal has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive takes of classic ballads. His deeply creative approach to improvisation across lyrics, melodic changes and time signatures is always soulful, and he has come to be regarded as one of the eminent vocal improvisers of his generation.

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Jazz Coterie concert series presents vocalist Sachal Vasandani with Wisconsin's own Mathew Buchman on piano, John Christensen on bass, and Zach Harmon on drums.

“Every now and again you hear a special voice that makes you sit up and take notice. Sachal Vasandani has that voice.” — NPR

Widely recognized for his singular voice, Sachal’s unique tone and phrasing mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Sachal has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive takes of classic ballads. His deeply creative approach to improvisation across lyrics, melodic changes and time signatures is always soulful, and he has come to be regarded as one of the eminent vocal improvisers of his generation.



“Cool and charismatic. One of the great crooners of our time.” — Jazz at Lincoln Center

Sachal has performed to enthusiastic audiences at all major festivals, theaters, and clubs across the world. He has collaborated with many of the prominent jazz artists of his generation and those of earlier generations, including: Jon Hendricks, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Charlap, Bobby McFerrin, John Clayton, Stefon Harris, Gerald Clayton, Taylor Eigsti, Gretchen Parlato, Becca Stevens, Camila Meza, and others.

“Sachal’s singing reveals emotion and intellect…consistent and unique.” — Wynton Marsalis

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