Alexis Cole

Acclaimed jazz vocalist, pianist, and educator Alexis Cole has earned an international reputation for her rich, expressive voice, impeccable musicianship, and deeply personal interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Equally at home in intimate jazz clubs and on major concert stages, she has performed with the Boston Pops and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. A former vocalist with the United States Army's West Point Band, Cole has released 15 albums as a leader, collaborating with some of jazz's finest musicians. Her artistry combines a deep respect for tradition with a distinctive musical personality, bringing warmth, sophistication, and storytelling to every performance. Her latest album, Taking My Seat: A Musical Inheritance, marks a milestone: her first recording as both pianist and vocalist. Joined by longtime collaborators David Finck on bass and Kenny Hassler on drums, Cole explores the musical inheritance that shaped her, revealing another dimension of her artistry. Beyond the stage, Cole is a dedicated educator, founder of JazzVoice.com and co-director of the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit. She serves on the graduate jazz faculty at Manhattan School of Music, mentoring the next generation of jazz artists.