Charenee Wade at the VJC

Charenee Wade at the Vermont Jazz Center THURSDAY July 23 @ 7:30 PM Vocalist Charenee Wade performs an opening concert for the summer vocal intensive she will be leading July 23- 26, 2026. New York City artist Charenee Wade has earned international recognition for her ingenuity, vibrancy, & vocal dexterity. She currently serves on the faculty at the Aaron Copland School of Music, the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, & The Juilliard School. Wade has performed at venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Apollo, & The Jazz Standard, as well as major festivals around the world, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Istanbul Jazz Festival, Spoleto Festival, Savannah Music Festival, Bern Jazz Festival, & the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, among many others. “Ms. Wade is a jazz singer of commanding skill, an heir to the legacies of Betty Carter and Carmen McRae.” – Nate Chinen, New York Times She will be accompanied by Eugene Uman (piano), James Macdonald (bass) & Claire Arenius (drums). $20+ general admission (sliding scale) Donations for livestream welcome. For accessibility support please call in advance. 802 254 9088 ext. 1 eugene@vtjazz.org www.vtjazz.org Vermont Jazz Center 72 Cotton Mill Hill #222 Brattleboro, VT 05301