Given 4 stars by Downbeat Magazine, multi-lingual vocalist/composer/educator Allison Adams Tucker began singing before she could speak, and has performed in many genres from a cappella to punk, folk, and jingles. In 2005 Allison fell in love with jazz and has gone on to release 4 critically acclaimed albums and 3 EPs: "Come With Me" (2008) nominated for Best Jazz Album 2009 by the San Diego Music Awards, "April in Paris" (2014) recorded in Paris on UNESCO's 1st Annual International Jazz Day, "Wanderlust" (2016) recorded in New York under GRAMMY-winning producer Matt Pierson featuring an all-star band, and "RETRO Trilogy" (2023) again with NYC producer Matt Pierson and another band of heavy hitters, rolled out as three EPs “1977”, “1988”, “1999”, and then as one album.
Allison's voice can be heard in commercials and on the "The Saboteur" video game soundtrack in the company of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Madeleine Peyroux, & others. Allison has entertained audiences in Japan, Europe, Mexico, and the US, including performances at the Blue Note New York, Ronnie Scott's London, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Los Angeles, San Jose Jazz Fest, East Hawaii Jazz & Blues Fest, Lucca Jazz Donna Festival Tuscany, Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival Osaka, among others
Admission/Cost: FREE Please Register
Location:
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1006 Wall St.
La Jolla, CA
Monday, November 13 - 12:00 PM
