September 11, 2024 - April 16, 2025
Sachal Vasandani
FALL 2024
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Noon
Sachal Vasandani is recognized for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Vasandani has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive takes of classic ballads.
His deeply creative approach to improvisation across lyrics, melodic changes and time signatures is always soulful, and he has come to be regarded as one of the eminent vocal improvisers of his generation. Produced by drummer and composer Nate Smith, Vasandani’s album Best Life Now is set be released in late 2024. Vasandani’s release with pianist Romain Collin, Still Life, in 2022 by Edition Records, reworked classic and modern songs interspersed with spellbinding and memorable originals.
Vasandani has performed to enthusiastic audiences at major festivals, theaters and clubs across the world. He performs with artists of all styles, and has sung with musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin, Milton Nascimento, Bill Charlap, Natalia LaFourcade and Michael Feinstein.
All concerts are free and open to the public. Live performances will take place at Wolfson Campus Auditorium, 300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132. Building 1, Room 1261. Performances will be livestreamed, except for the student ensembles.