Tyreek McDole

About this event

Tyreek McDole is a multi-award-winning Haitian-American vocalist from Central Florida whose soulful baritone and deeply reflective artistry are making waves across. Rooted in the belief that music is one of the highest forms of communication, McDole approaches performance as a space for healing, reflection, and collective dreaming – treating each concert as both offering and ritual. He first gained national recognition at the 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center, where he received the Outstanding Vocalist Award, followed by winning first place at the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2023. His critically acclaimed debut album, Open Up Your Senses, blends original compositions with freedom songs, spirituals, and works that speak to justice, unity, and ancestral memory. The record reached #1 on JazzWeek charts, earned four stars from DownBeat, and has been praised for its emotional depth and spiritual resonance. With a voice steeped in warmth, gravity, and soul, McDole creates performances that are both intimate and expansive — honoring tradition while inviting listeners toward reflection, healing, and shared imagination. Tyreek McDole Website (Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)

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