Kendra Shank

Kendra Shank Jazz Vocalist & Recording Artist, touring internationally. Tour dates & more info at www.kendrashank.com.

Kendra Shank's 7 critically acclaimed CDs have won numerous “Best of the Year” awards and Down Beat poll recognition, with accolades for her "delectable voice" (Time magazine) and "breathtakingly original concept" (Boston Globe). Since her 1992 debut at the prestigious Village Vanguard (presented by Shirley Horn), Shank has become a prominent figure on New York's jazz scene and has toured in Europ

e, Asia, Africa, Australia, Canada and the U.S. Kendra Shank's unique mix of jazz originals, standards, world music, French chansons, folk/pop, and open improvisation is unified by her soulful storytelling, inventive phrasing, and spontaneous group interplay, making each performance a creative experience that entrances and inspires audiences. Her New York band of 16 years comprises pianist Frank Kimbrough (Maria Schneider, Dewey Redman, Joe Locke), bassist Dean Johnson (Gerry Mulligan, Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano), and drummer Tony Moreno (David Liebman, Sonny Fortune, Eddie Henderson). She has also performed and/or recorded with jazz greats Abbey Lincoln, Fred Hersch, Geoffrey Keezer, Kenny Werner, Bob Dorough, Jay Clayton, Gary Bartz, Steve Wilson, Victor Lewis, Matt Wilson, Ben Monder, and many more. Appearances include festivals at JVC Jazz, Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz, Jazz Port Townsend, Jazz à Vienne, Jazz in Marciac, Wangaratta Jazz, Calgary Jazz, Edmonton Jazz; concert series at Philadelphia Museum of Art, University of Nebraska, University of North Carolina; premier clubs Blue Note, Birdland, Jazz Alley, Scullers; and NPR's JazzSet and Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz. She has received critical praise from Time magazine, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Weekly, Jazzman, JazzThing, Cuadernos de Jazz, Swing Journal, and countless others.

Hello NYC! This Wed, Feb 11th I'll play at Arthur's Tavern with pianist Jim Ridl & bassist Dean Johnson. Sets at 10 & 11...
02/09/2026

Hello NYC! This Wed, Feb 11th I'll play at Arthur's Tavern with pianist Jim Ridl & bassist Dean Johnson. Sets at 10 & 11:30 PM, No Cover, $15 minimum drink/food, CASH ONLY. 57 Grove St. in the West Village. Historic jazz speakeasy where Charlie Parker played. Come hang with us!

Kendra Shank and Geoffrey Keezer’s musical association began in 2008 at the Athenaeum jazz series in San Diego, CA when a cancelled flight prevented Shank’s New York pianist from making the gig. With just 30 minutes to rehearse, Keezer stepped in with a seamless performance and instant chemistry...

NYC live gig + Livestream! THIS Sunday, Jan. 18 at Mezzrow jazz club: 163 W. 10th St. - sets at 6 & 7:30 pm. Click below...
01/17/2026

NYC live gig + Livestream! THIS Sunday, Jan. 18 at Mezzrow jazz club: 163 W. 10th St. - sets at 6 & 7:30 pm. Click below for tickets & info (don't let the Smalls logo confuse you). With Dean Johnson (bass) & Josh Richman (piano).
I'm filling in last-minute for Andrea Wolper who had to cancel for a family emergency--sending her love.

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Sun 18 Jan 2026 - Sun 18 Jan 2026

TONIGHT Saturday, Oct. 18 at "181 Cabrini" bar & restaurant: 854 W. 181st St, NYC. 5 to 7 PM, No cover. Tasty food, full...
10/18/2025

TONIGHT Saturday, Oct. 18 at "181 Cabrini" bar & restaurant: 854 W. 181st St, NYC. 5 to 7 PM, No cover. Tasty food, full bar. Join me & Pete McCann for music! Presented by Jazz WaHi.

Looking forward to reuniting with guitarist Pete McCann this Saturday, Oct. 18th at "181 Cabrini" bar & restaurant: 854 ...
10/13/2025

Looking forward to reuniting with guitarist Pete McCann this Saturday, Oct. 18th at "181 Cabrini" bar & restaurant: 854 W. 181st St, NYC (Wash Heights). 5 to 7 PM, No cover. Tasty food, full bar. Hope to see you there-- I've missed you!!!

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