Vanisha Gould Quartet

Vanisha Gould is a creative vocalist, composer, and bandleader from Simi Valley, California. Since moving to New York in 2015 she has become a vibrant voice in the city’s jazz scene. <br>A stylist with soul influenced by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald, she is described as a singular talent with an elegant, impactful, and memorable stage presence. Gould’s artistry reflects a deep respect for tradition while boldly exploring her own musical narrative. She has performed internationally in Russia, Sweden, and at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and captivated audiences at NYC staples such as Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club, Minton’s Playhouse, and The Django. In 2024, she was awarded a New Jazz Works Artist Residency at The Jazz Gallery. Vanisha Gould continues to craft music that is personal, powerful, and deeply rooted in jazz tradition. <br /><br />Known for his “high skill and sensitivity,” (NYTimes) Chris McCarthy is one of the most in demand pianists in New York City. McCarthy has developed a reputation as “one of the most imaginative and impressive voices on the New York jazz scene” (Hot House Jazz Magazine) McCarthy has released four records as a bandleader: Still Time To Quit (2020), Priorities (2022), Life’s a Gig (duo with Vanisha Gould) (2024), and Add a Zero (2025). His latest project of all originals Too Late To Quit arrives September 18th 2026 on La Reserve Records, featuring Takuya Kuroda on trumpet, Vanisha Gould on vocals, Eden Bareket on bari sax, Sam Minaie on bass and Steven Crammer on drums. <br><br>McCarthy is known for his work with vocalists, and has recently appeared as a sideman on Vanisha Gould’s She’s Not Shiny She’s Not Smooth (2024), What An Interesting Girl (2026), and Aubrey Johnson’s The Lively Air (2026). McCarthy has also toured and recorded with Broadway stars Joshua Henry and Renee Elise Goldsberry. He is also active in the dance world, touring regularly with the Mark Morris Dance Group in productions such as Pepperland, The Look of Love and Dances to American Music. In 2023 he performed in legendary tap dancer Dormeshia’s latest production Rhythm is Life, a New York Times critic’s pick. In 2025, he documented tap dancer and choreographer Brenda Bufalino’s work for the Lincoln Center library archive. <br /><br />This artist does not have a bio yet. <br /><br />This artist does not have a bio yet.