Deborah Brown – GMF BARCELONA JAZZ WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL

MASiMAS Festival 2026 · Global Music Foundation

Deborah Brown vocals · Matyas Gayer piano · Mark Hodgson bass · Stephen Keogh drums

MASiMAS Festival 2026 presents Deborah Brown within the framework of the Global Music Foundation (GMF), in one of those events that connects directly with the very essence of vocal jazz. Considered one of the great active voices in the field, Brown embodies a tradition that blends elegance, swing, expressive depth, and complete mastery of the classic repertoire, the blues, and Detroit soul.

Based in Kansas City—a key city in the history of jazz—Deborah Brown developed an extensive career in Europe, where she combined teaching with performances on stages around the world. Her versatility has led her to share the stage with major figures such as Clark Terry, Horace Parlan, and Johnny Griffin, as well as to record in formats ranging from piano duos to full big band settings. Her influence as both a singer and educator is widely acknowledged. Vocalist JD Walter recently cited her as one of his mentors in an interview for All About Jazz, highlighting her direct impact on subsequent generations of singers.

At Jamboree, Brown appears alongside a top-level trio featuring Matyas Gayer on piano, Mark Hodgson on double bass, and Stephen Keogh on drums. The concert unfolds through musical rapport, space for improvisation, and a meticulous attention to the sung word, placing the voice at the center of an intimate dialogue with the rhythm section, true to the most genuine spirit of vocal jazz.

Why you shouldn’t miss it: because hearing Deborah Brown live is like attending a masterclass in vocal jazz filled with soul, swing, and authority—a rare opportunity to connect with a voice that doesn’t simply perform standards, but inhabits them.

The Global Music Foundation presents the GMF Barcelona Jazz Workshop 2026, a musical celebration combining jazz, blues, and Latin music in concerts, workshops, and late-night sessions with world-class artists. 

For more information: https://jamboreejazz.com/en/gmf-barcelona-26/