Elnah Jordan at Seattle Jazz Fellowship

Vocalist Elnah Jordan has always had a way of standing out. She was discovered while performing on the streets of San Francisco by legendary jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks to portray Bessie Smith in the production of “The Evolution of the Blues.” That energy, that fearlessness are traits she brings to stages across the PNW since her move to Seattle. Her visibility on the Seattle scene has been aided by her close association with pianist Eric Verlinde, a master jazz pianist and noted accompanist for accomplished vocal artists. 

For this performance, the duo is joined by bassist Osama Afifi and drummer Jamael Nance, creating a foursome of Seattle jazz veterans...

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Vocalist Elnah Jordan has always had a way of standing out. She was discovered while performing on the streets of San Francisco by legendary jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks to portray Bessie Smith in the production of “The Evolution of the Blues.” That energy, that fearlessness are traits she brings to stages across the PNW since her move to Seattle. Her visibility on the Seattle scene has been aided by her close association with pianist Eric Verlinde, a master jazz pianist and noted accompanist for accomplished vocal artists. 

For this performance, the duo is joined by bassist Osama Afifi and drummer Jamael Nance, creating a foursome of Seattle jazz veterans. Jordan is a soulful vocalist, who draws strongly from gospel and the blues. Her effervescent personality comes with an understanding that having the blues is a sad state of mind, but playing the blues is an expression of joy and soul. https://seattlejazzfellowship.org/events

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