vocalist, composer, educator

With a deep and versatile voice, vocalist, composer, and educator Jamile is carving out a unique space for herself in today’s music landscape. She captivates audiences with her unique phrasing and heartfelt tone, and impresses listeners with her virtuosity, impeccable vocal control, and extraordinary percussive approach. With a rich musical background, Jamile’s plurality is undeniable. 

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As recognized by the press, “She can sing most anything” (Suzanne Lorge, New York City Jazz Record): from wordless big band pieces to straight ahead jazz, from soul to bolero, not to mention the music from her home country, Brazil. 

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Jamile’s unique sound also proclaims itself through her distinct repertoire, a combination of modern and Brazilian jazz that is rarely heard. Recognizing the importance of celebrating the present and future of jazz, her authenticity inevitably transpires through anything she does, especially her original work.

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Her latest EP “A Collection of Delusions and Occasional Truths” (La Reserve Records), showcases a side of her that is both visceral and intellectual, combining free-form poetry with elaborate music written for guitar and voice.

 

Hailing from Cachoeira do Sul, a small town in the south of Brazil, Jamile grew up listening to Aretha Franklin and Gal Costa. Being the only musician in her family, her talent blossomed as she took guitar lessons and sang in school as a kid.

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She has been singing professionally from a young age and was a featured singer in the musical “Eu Sou Maria (Nativitaten)”, the largest outdoor Christmas project in the world, for an audience of 500,000 people throughout the season.

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Since moving to NYC in 2017, Jamile has become one of the most sought-after vocalists on the scene and has performed at world-renowned venues, including Birdland, Mezzrow, Smalls Jazz Club, and Dizzy’s Jazz Club. 

She has also received high praise for her performances at festivals and venues throughout the US and internationally.

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In 2019, Jamile recorded with Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Mike Holober as part of his critically acclaimed project “Don’t Let Go”. She is also featured in Holober’s latest work entitled “This Rock We’re On: Imaginary Letters”, released in 2024, alongside Chris Potter and John Patitucci.

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She has also performed in the off-Broadway show Sleep No More and, in 2023, she was the opening act for the Rosa Passos, Ron Carter, and Kenny Barron concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

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In addition to being a seasoned live performer, Jamile has two studio albums released by La Reserve Records that have amassed millions of streams, both featuring the great Steve Wilson, and she has also taken part in countless other projects as a side person.

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Throughout her career, Jamile has performed with veterans of this music, including Toninho Horta, Duduka da Fonseca, Hélio Alves, Ray Gallon, and Jay Leonhart, as well as current NYC jazz luminaries such as Miki Yamanaka, Yotam Silberstein, and Russell Hall, to name but a few.

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With a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from the City College of New York, Jamile is also passionate about teaching vocal technique, performance, and many other music-related topics, offering lessons at her home studio and online.​