A native of Washington, D.C., Jamie Broumas has been captivating audiences throughout the United States for more than 30 years. A graduate of Vassar College and an alumna of the Berklee College of Music, she has received recognition from musicians and critics alike. She is a former member of the Grammy-nominated jazz vocal group, Rare Silk. As a soloist, she has worked with many noted jazz musicians, including Cyrus Chestnut, Larry Willis, Herb Ellis, and Billy Hart. She has appeared in clubs nationally and at numerous festivals, including The East Coast Jazz Festival, and the Central Pennsylvania Jazz Festival.
“Jamie Broumas could sing the proverbial phone book and make it sound like something Cole Porter wrote.” —Mike Joyce, The Critic’s Place
“…Broumas has the vocal ability and harmonic finesse to join the ranks of horn players, and charm ours.” –The Washington Post
“…one of Washington’ best – kept secrets…Her voice has such a supple, hornlike quality, that glides from sultry chest tones to gossamer highs.” – The Washington Post
“…One of the city’s true jazz singers.” -Washingtonian Magazine