Our New CD is here! Listen to sound clips, and order it for yourself. Details below...

UPTOWN VOCAL JAZZ QUARTET

sets the Nation's Capital ablaze with swingin' jazz vocals and tight harmonies. The foursome can be heard singing in clubs and concert venues throughout the Washington-Baltimore corridor, backed by some of D.C.'s finest jazz instrumentalists.

"The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet ultimately makes a particularly demanding aspect of jazz performance come alive."   --- Mike Joyce, The Washington Post

"If there's a space for another vocal-jazz ensemble on the national scene, [Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet] is poised to claim it."   --- Joel E. Siegel, The Washington City Paper

Who Are These Noisy People?

In the mid-80's, vocalists Ginny Carr and Robert McBride teamed with other singers and instrumentalists to liven the workaholic world of Washington, D.C. and form an early incarnation of a swinging vocal jazz group. "UPTOWN", became known for their harmonious sound, infectious jazz stylings, and creative vocalese treatments of jazz and big band classics. UPTOWN released its first CD in 1992. Vocalists Roger Reynolds and Lisanne Lyons recently joined the group and helped define the new, fresh sound of Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet in 1999. A new CD, showcasing original jazz arrangements and compositions, has just been released by Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet.  Listen!

Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet (left to right): Ginny Carr, Lisanne Lyons, Roger Reynolds, Robert McBride

Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet is backed by Washington's finest jazz instrumentalists.  Don't miss them in concert!

Dig It For Yourself.

Sample and order our new CD: "Half-Past Swing"!

Read Reviews of Uptown VJQ's CD:

Catch a Live Show.

Check UPTOWN VOCAL JAZZ QUARTET's current performance calendar. (including their next appearance at BLUES ALLEY!)

Hear Us on the Airwaves.

Many jazz radio stations across the U.S. are spinning our vocal jazz sounds.

Jim Wilke (PRI, "Jazz After Hours") and Bob Parlocha (NPR, "Jazz With Bob Parlocha")
are legendary jazz radio hosts who are among those playing our CD on their popular, informative jazz programs.

Who Are We?  Read Our Bio's.

Ginny Carr	Robert McBride	Lisanne Lyons	Roger Reynolds

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Having a Party? 

We knock the collective socks off at private receptions. Impress your friends, outdo your enemies -- Book us for your own shindig. Showcase vocals and the hippest instrumental and vocal jazz for your party!

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