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BIO:

Karlea Lynné is a jazz vocalist known for her soulful tone, captivating storytelling, and an unmistakable warmth that draws audiences into every song she sings.

With a sound steeped in the tradition of classic jazz and blues, Karlea brings an old-soul sensibility to the stage—one that feels both timeless and distinctly her own.

A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Karlea began her career on Florida’s music scene, performing at venues and festivals including the House of Blues, the Tampa Bay Jazz Festival, and the Wesley Chapel Jazz Festival. Her early artistry earned recognition from the National YoungArts Foundation, and she later became the first vocalist to win Berklee College of Music’s Jazz Soloist Competition.

After relocating to New York City, Karlea established herself on the city’s jazz scene, performing at celebrated venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, Minton’s Playhouse, Smalls Jazz Club, and The Cell Theatre.

Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to share the bandstand with acclaimed jazz musicians including Winard Harper, Ulysses Owens Jr., and Bertha Hope, while developing her craft under the guidance of respected artists and educators including Debra Byrd and Sheila Jordan.

Influenced by the elegance of Nancy Wilson, the depth of Sarah Vaughan, and the unmistakable soul of Dinah Washington, Karlea approaches each performance with a reverence for the music without simply recreating the past. Her voice is rich and intimate, her phrasing deeply personal, and her performances grounded in the belief that a great song should be more than heard—it should be felt.