Life in Color: Najwa Parkins Reimagines Jazz Standards

Najwa Parkins Reimagines Jazz Standards Join jazz vocalist Najwa Parkins for a soulful program featuring the best of the Great American Songbook & original compositions. “I believe in the power of a good story. That’s why I was drawn to the stage, and it’s why I love reading and writing. Whether I’m performing my own compositions or a reimagining of someone else’s music, I weave stories from my life experiences.” - Najwa Najwa Parkins is a Philadelphia-based vocalist, songwriter/composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator. Her voice has often been described as smooth, smoky, and soulful— with a profound range of emotion. Although she believes “soul” can’t be taught, she does attribute much of her vocal range, stamina, and hornlike agility to her classical voice studies, which she began in 2004. Najwa has been praised for her compositions, which are both lyrically and musically engaging. — Najwa 📱Instagram: @najip