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About
SHORT BIO
About Svetlana: Svetlana is an award-winning and chart-topping vocalist, bandleader, songwriter, and educator. Blending swing, straight-ahead jazz and original material, she forges deep connections with audiences through her charismatic vocals and profound connection with her band and audiences. Svetlana’s vocal ability has been widely praised by press outlets. Wall Street Journal called her “Energetic”. The Aquarian Weekly declared her to have a “once-in-a-lifetime voice.” New York Music Daily called her music “lustrous” and “dynamic.” "It seems impossible that an artist could make music sound this effortless and delicate, sincere, and ethereal,” PopMatters noted, “and yet Svetlana [does] just that.” Time out New York calls her “NYC darling” regularly including her concerts in ‘editor picks’ lists. Svetlana toured in the US and internationally, headlining hundreds of sold out shows in premier clubs, theaters, and festivals. All the while, she accumulated over 1.5 million streams on Spotify and other digital platforms, and over 30K social media followers. To date, Svetlana has recorded three critically acclaimed albums, including a No. 1 US Traditional Jazz Billboard Album (Night at the Movies, 2019, Independent). Svetlana is the recipient of awards from SouthArts, Chamber Music America, and New Music USA.
ABOUT NEW YORK COLLECTIVE
"New York City darlings - New York Legends!" (Time Out NY). “Sophisti-pop… Exuberant, foot-stompin’ music that combines swing with pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities”. (WPIX11 News). Svetlana is a multi-award-winning, chart-topping jazz vocalist whose vibrant band, The New York Collective, embodies the pulse of New York City, from its lively streets and packed secret speakeasies - and to its most exclusive sophisticated jazz venues. With a lineup of brilliant musicians whose backgrounds reflect the city’s rich diversity, The New York Collective performances are a high-energy fusion of timeless swing and modern sophistication, led by Svetlana's charismatic and captivating vocals. Known for her magnetic stage presence and the band’s electric chemistry, Svetlana has headlined sold-out shows at renowned clubs, theaters, and festivals across the U.S. and internationally (such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Blue Note Jazz Festival, DC Jazz festival, Birdland, Joe's Pub, Blues Alley, Yoshi's, Bahrain Jazz Festivals, Italian Villas & Jazz Festival, and many more). With over 1.5 a million Spotify streams and a dedicated 30K social media following, Svetlana and her band have released three acclaimed albums, one of which soared to #1 on the U.S. Traditional Jazz Billboard chart, making her and the band a must-see powerhouse in the jazz world.
PRESS
“Sophisti-pop”… Exuberant, foot-stompin’ music that combines swing with pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities”. (WPIX11 News)
"Breakfast at Tiffany's meets Some Like it Hot" (Lucid Culture)
"Outstanding band.... Exceptional vocalist and songwriter" (Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal)
"New York City's darling" (Time Out NY)
CONTACT / Booking Requests
Contact
PRESS
Lydia Liebman Promotions lydia@lydialiebmanpromotions.com
MANAGEMENT/ BOOKING
Starr Management Group
starrgroupbooking@gmail.com
917 - 747 7293