Kendra Shank Quartet at Jazz at Kitano

Kendra Shank's seven CDs have received numerous Best of the Year citations, a New York Times "Critics' Choice," and Down Beat poll recognition, with accolades for her "delectable voice" (Time magazine) and "breathtakingly original concept" (Boston Globe).

Since her 1992 debut at the Village Vanguard with Shirley Horn, Shank has become a mainstay on New York's jazz scene and has headlined at top venues and festivals all over the world.

Kendra Shank - voice

Frank Kimbrough - piano

Dean Johnson - bass

Allison Miller - drums
Kendra Shank’s crystal-pure tone, powerful musicianship and elastic phrasing have won her rave critical notices and fans worldwide...

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Kendra Shank's seven CDs have received numerous Best of the Year citations, a New York Times "Critics' Choice," and Down Beat poll recognition, with accolades for her "delectable voice" (Time magazine) and "breathtakingly original concept" (Boston Globe).

Since her 1992 debut at the Village Vanguard with Shirley Horn, Shank has become a mainstay on New York's jazz scene and has headlined at top venues and festivals all over the world.

Kendra Shank - voice

Frank Kimbrough - piano

Dean Johnson - bass

Allison Miller - drums
Kendra Shank’s crystal-pure tone, powerful musicianship and elastic phrasing have won her rave critical notices and fans worldwide. Hailed by critics as “one of the most innovative of present-day jazz vocalists” by Drew Wheeler, CDNow and “one of the top jazz singers around today” - Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene, she has headlined on the club and festival circuits internationally, captivating audiences with her genuine warmth, emotional depth and musical prowess.

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