JAZZY
Get to know
Ashli St. Armant aka Jazzy Ash is a celebrated vocalist, author, composer and arts educator.
She tours with her band, Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards, performing jazz for intergenerational audiences for over a decade. Together they have performed at numerous venues , including Lincoln Center, The Ford, and NBC Studios; have produced seven albums; and have been featured by NPR and LA Times.
Her literary and theatrical works include the critically acclaimed, nationally touring production, NORTH: The Musical and the Viva Durant Mystery Series, including bestseller Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons, with a 4.6 rating and over 11,000 reviews.
She is raising her two sons, Ellington and Lincoln, with her wife, Pam, in sunny Southern California.
LIVE EVENTS
Sep 28
OCT 9
COLDWATER, KS
TBD
Lied Across Kansas Tour
Nov 2
OCT 7
JETMORE, KS
tbd
Lied Across Kansas Tour
OCT 9
PROTECTION, KS
TBD
Lied Across Kansas Tour
nov 3
OCT 8
GREENSBURG, KS
TBD
Lied Across Kansas Tour
OCT 26
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
2 SHOWS
Tricyle Music Fest
albums
Songs from the Playground
Fresh, catchy takes on schoolyard classics! Creative exclusively for Yoto Play
Sing Togther
Jazzy Ash teams up with folksinger/puppeteer Red Yarn in this lively folky/rock n’ roll collaborative.
Good Foot
Good Foot pays homage to the solid gold sounds of Motown, doo-wop, and rock n’ roll with Jazzy Ash twist for new generation.
Swing Set
Celebrating 14 classic tunes, handed down by Black-American folks from the mid-19th century to the early jazz era.
Bon Voyage
A journey through New Orleans's rich musical traditions for the young at young at heart. NPR review
Home
Swingin’ original New Orleans jazz tunes for the very young.
Ready!
Jazzy Ash’s first album add a jazzy twists to classic preschool themes.
Explore
Folkshops
Dynamic duo Jazzy Ash and professor/choreographer Monik Jones present a colorful menu of workshops and residency activities exploring folk music, storytelling, dance, and theater from a BIPOC lens.
These teaching artists brings a unique, interactive perspective to professional development, arts education, DEI training and engagement opportunities that your community will love!
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You Can Play Ukulele
Jazzy Ash brings a swingin’ twist to learning the basics of ukulele accompaniment. Appropriate for children and adult learners, the You Can Play Ukulele program is available as an in-person workshop or through the
pre-recorded online series.
Ordinary Folks
African American folklore comes to life in this jazz-infused collection of centuries-old tales, reimagined. St. Armant and a collective of Black storytellers bring the heartbeat back to these largely forgotten stories for a new generation. In development at Chandler Center for the Arts; seeking additional commissioning partners.
Viva Durant
Viva Durant, New Orleans’ youngest detective, is on a quest to solve the Crescent City’s trickiest mysteries while navigating the adventures of everyday life as a teenager.
While exploring the city’s unique culture, history, and music, this family-friendly audio original series features original jazz music from the creator, Ashli St. Armant, and narration from Audible All-Star, Bahni Turpin.
LET’S CONNECT!
Bookings
Sarah McCarthy
DANDELION ARTISTS
sarah@dandelionartists.com
(818) 533-1655
PR / Management
Stephanie Mayers
MAYERS CONSULTING
mayersconsulting@gmail.com
(347) 735-0736
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Fan Mail
heyjazzyash@gmail.com