Tyreek McDole at Jazz in Marciac Festival

Discover one of the brightest rising stars in vocal jazz as Haitian-American singer Tyreek McDole takes the stage at the famed Jazz in Marciac festival in the south of France. At just 25 years old, McDole possesses a voice for the ages, having made history as only the second male vocalist to win the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Performing music from his acclaimed debut album, Open Up Your Senses, McDole is backed by a stellar live band featuring saxophonist Dylan Band and pianist Caelan Cardello. He opens the set with a soulful rendition of Horace Silver's title track, instantly demonstrating his impressive vocal range and deep reverence for jazz history. With a repertoire that honors legends like Ray Charles, Nicholas Payton, Billy Strayhorn, and Leon Thomas, McDole beautifully resurrects a classic spirit of soulful vocal expression that points toward a brilliant future.