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Alicyn Yaffee
New York City-Based Jazz Guitarist, Vocalist & Composer
Alicyn Yaffee is a dynamic New York City-based guitarist, vocalist, and bassist originally from Kelseyville, California. Known for her wide artistic range and depth, she earned her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies with a double major in Guitar and Vocals from California State University, Sacramento, followed by a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance under the instruction of Dave Stryker and Conrad Herwig.
Career Highlights & Performances
- Turing & Collaborations: Has toured the U.S. and Europe under her own name and alongside renowned artists such as Becca Stevens, JC Hopkins' Biggish Band, Allan Harris, and Santana bassist Benny Rietveld.
- Discography: Released her debut solo album, Someone Else, which features jazz luminaries including Cindy Blackman Santana, Ronnie Foster, and Jeff Cressman.
- Prestigious Stages: Has performed at landmark venues including Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Birdland, Minton's Playhouse, Smalls, Mezzrow, Carnegie Hall, and the Little Island main stage.
- Theater & Endorsements: Featured as an on-stage wireless guitarist in the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s production of The Bacchae in Marcus Garvey Park. She is an official endorsee of Benedetto and PRS guitars.
Musical Style
Blending sophisticated jazz harmony with soulful vocal delivery, fluid guitar lines, and contemporary sensibilities, Yaffee stands out as a versatile and accomplished fixture of the modern New York City jazz scene.
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