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“History in the making…” – Boston Globe on Shenel Johns at the Newport Jazz Festival
Shaped by the gospel and reggae she heard growing up in her Jamaican family, Shenel Johns has emerged as one of today’s compelling jazz vocalists. With a captivating stage presence and impressive vocal range, Johns creates a sound that moves through jazz, gospel, reggae, and American song.
She has performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, won first prize at the international Riga Jazz Stage Vocal Competition, and appeared on major stages across the U.S. and abroad. With her new recording Stars set for release in summer 2026, Johns closes the 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival mainstage.
Lineup:
- Shenel Johns, vocals
- Jon Thomas, piano
- Jonathan S. Muir-Cotton, bass
- Jonathan Barber, drums
Tickets:
- Table seats: $75 (plus $5 fee)
- Theater seats start at $35 (plus $5 fee)