Tyreek McDole
PROJECTS:
Tyreek McDole, a 24-year-old Haitian-American vocalist from sunny Florida, shines brilliantly as his star rises in the bustling New York scene. With a string of prestigious awards to his name, Tyreek stands out as a bold new voice in jazz on his 2025 Artwork Records debut, Open Up Your Senses. This artistic statement pushes forward the heritage of jazz music with a strong and distinctive energy. His baritone voice and visionary approach firmly establish him as one of the most compelling jazz vocalists of his generation.
In November 2023, Tyreek won 1st place in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Noted as one of the most anticipated events in jazz, McDole's accolade now ranks him among the competition's previous winners including the standout artists Samara Joy (2019 winner) and Jazzmeia Horn (2013 winner). Tyreek is the 2nd male to ever win in the competition’s 12 year history.
It was during the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2018 Essentially Ellington National Competition that Tyreek made his vocal debut, winning the prestigious Outstanding Vocalist Award.
Tyreek has shared the stage with an impressive roster of musicians, including Theo Croker, NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz, Miki Yamanaka, Mike King, Rodney Whitaker, Winard Harper, Marcus Printup, Eric Reed, Carl Allen, Victor Goines, and many others.
Tyreek received a degree in jazz performance from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Under the guidance of esteemed instructors LaTanya Hall, Gary Bartz, Gerald Cannon, Eddie Henderson, Billy Hart, Dan Wall, Sullivan Fortner, and Weedie Braimah.
With his roots firmly planted in the musical soil of the Caribbean, New York, Florida, and beyond, McDole now casts his spell on the bustling streets of New York City, leaving an indelible mark on the vibrant tapestry of worldwide music.
PRESS:
“Tyreek McDole is about to spring to global fame with his stunning voice.”
Jazzwise
“Indeed, McDole’s sound evokes shades of Nat King Cole, his baritone is warm, rounded, unforced, and touched by a quiet elegance. He can croon, yes, but never indulges in excess…At times, the vocal technique is so seamless it becomes invisible. What remains is a rare sense of intimacy and timelessness…In Tyreek McDole jazz finds not just a new star, but a new steward, one with an ear for the past, a voice for the present, and a vision for the century ahead.”
Paris Moves
“[Open Up Your Senses] is a brilliant opening statement from someone I reckon will be around for some time.”
Gilles Peterson
“[McDole] showcased a vocal maturity and masculine sound that recalled the romantic styles of Johnny Hartman and Billy Eckstine”
DownBeat
“Tyreek McDole is a leading jazz voice of his generation”
The New York Sun
“Here's a name I want you to remember because you'll be hearing it a lot in the future. Tyreek McDole is the winner of the 2023 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition, coming out on top in a contest that included a record 280+ submissions representing 37 countries.”
WBGO
