The Kira Goidel Ktet - Live at Monks

Wed, Nov 01

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Kira Goidel Ktet! Kira Goidel - Vocals Henry Beal - Bass Michael Clement - Piano Josh Calef - Drums The Ktet is a dynamic jazz group led by award winning vocalist Kira Goidel. The Ktet ranged from 4-6 pieces playing tight knit original compositions and arrangements of American songbook and straight ahead repertoire. The Ktet has received high praise from performances at venues such as Birdland Jazz in NYC, Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Hearsay Restaurant in Arlington and Steve's Wine Bar in Denton, TX. Kira received her MM in Jazz Studies at The University of North Texas where she was the vocalist for the Grammy Nominated group The One O'Clock Lab Band. ——— Jazz Vocalist Kira Goidel is a vibrant performer skilled at executing demanding music with incredible vocal ability. From high intensity big band to intimate duo settings, Kira adapts with ease to countless musical situations dazzling audience members of all ages. Kira got her start working in the NYC jazz scene and has played clubs such as Birdland Jazz Club and Zinc Bar shortly after graduating from Purchase College Conservatory of Music. There she received the Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship and studied with Jazz Vocalist, Alexis Cole. She received her Master’s of Music in Jazz Voice at the University of North Texas and was awarded a 2022 Downbeat award for Best Vocal Jazz Soloist. She studied voice with vocalist Rosana Eckert and was the vocalist with the Grammy nominated ensemble, The One O’Clock Lab Band directed by Alan Baylock. During her final semester, she was a finalist for the USAF Airmen of Note Vocal Position. Kira currently resides in the DFW area making her living as an educator and jazz administrative professional. She gigs at many venues in the area such as Steve’s Wine Bar, Sundance Square, Hearsay Arlington and More. “This young jazz songbird has a fine, floating soprano voice and easy style… Her performance was effortlessly beautiful” - Time Square Chronicles Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! 22 free parking spaces onsite are first-come-first-serve.