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AYA ISHIDA

VOCALIST/COMPOSER

AYA ISHIDA

VOCALIST/COMPOSER

"Softly enveloping, fragile voice that can sing just about anything and make it instantly appealing."

- All About Jazz

"Ishida is able to create a sound that feels warm and organic, yet direct and engaging."

- Jazz Corner

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ALBUM

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Wayne Escoffery: tenor and soprano saxophone

Victor Gould: piano

Shin Sakaino: bass

Jongkuk Kim: drums 

 

Produced by Grammy Award- winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery.

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BIO

Aya Ishida is a New York-based vocalist and composer specializing in Jazz.
Originally from Japan, Aya moved to NYC in 2013 to pursue a B.F.A in Jazz Vocal Performance. She developed her sound and style by studying with Steve Wilson and Carolyn Leonhart.
In 2017, Aya graduated from The City College of New York under the Kaye Scholarship with Degree Honors Magna Cum Laude.
Her 2018 debut album, Day by Day, was produced by the Grammy award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery. Day by Day is a culmination of Aya's experience as an artist and reflects the pursuit of her dreams in NYC. Alongside her original compositions, it also includes her favorite jazz standards with her own arrangements. Soon after her album was released, Aya returned to Tokyo to continue composing and performing Jazz for audiences throughout Asia.
In 2019, Aya completed tours in Japan, Taiwan, and Paris. She moved back to NYC in October 2019 and now performs regularly with a diverse group of musicians.

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@ayaishidavocal
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