The New York Voices - RIJF Innovation Jazz Series
The Theater at Innovation Square
Rochester, 14604
How to get there
Individual tickets on sale Thursday, October 1st at 10:00am
Full RIJF Innovation Jazz series passes are on sale now for $182.43 HERE
The Farewell Tour!
For nearly four decades, New York Voices – soprano Kim Nazarian, alto Lauren Kinhan, baritone Peter Eldridge, and tenor/saxophonist/music director Darmon Meader—have set the gold standard for jazz vocal ensembles. Founded in the mid-1980s at Upstate New York’s Ithaca College, the quartet – dubbed “The Four and Only” by Paquito D’Rivera – seamlessly blends four distinctive soloists into an exquisitely unified sound, renowned for sophisticated arrangements, daring swing, and flawless vocal precision.
Since their collegiate origins, the group has captivated audiences worldwide. Their performance history features high-profile collaborations with the Count Basie Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, an epic holiday tour with the Boston Pops, and concerts alongside leading international big bands and orchestras. Their 11-album discography includes celebrated tributes like New York Voices Sing the Songs of Paul Simon, big-band showcases like Sing! Sing! Sing!, holiday favorite Let It Snow, and dynamic collections such as A Day Like This and Reminiscing in Tempo.
Beyond the stage, NYV has profoundly shaped modern vocal jazz through global masterclasses, university faculty positions, and their acclaimed 18-year-run Vocal Jazz Camp. Their mentorship has trained generations of singers in ensemble balance, solo expression, improvisation, and songwriting.
Now, the quartet enters its final chapter with a Grand Finale Tour across North America and Europe, concluding with a farewell gala concert in New York City in January 2027. While the ensemble prepares for its final bow, each member will continue as solo artists, composers, and educators—leaving behind a lasting legacy of peerless artistry and mentorship.
Individual tickets on sale Thursday, October 1st at 10:00am
Full RIJF Innovation Jazz series passes are on sale now for $182.43 HERE