The Whithby

About

Inspired by the emotionally direct compositions of Rodgers and Hart, Fields and Hugh, Cole Porter and other great composers and lyricists of the 1940’s and ‘50’s Naama has established herself as a prominent voice in the New York City jazz scene. Possessed with an urbane and elegant sound Naama’s sensitive interpretation and crisp phrasing have become recognizable elements of her signature style and timeless appeal. An honest and poignant performer, Naama has appeared in celebrated festivals and acclaimed jazz venues domestically and internationally. Naama has released six LPs, most recently Dream With Me \(La Reserve Records, 2025\), praised by The New York City Jazz Record for “a vocal delivery consistently full of raw emotion.” Her latest EP, ’Tis Autumn \(November 2025\), was warmly received by both critics and audiences. She is set to release an additional EP in May 2026, followed by a full-length album in fall 2026. Throughout her catalog, Naama has collaborated with leading jazz musicians including Peter Bernstein, Aaron Deihl, Steve Nelson, Bruce Barth, David Wong, Adam Birnbaum, and others. A La Reserve Records artist since 2023, Naama has amassed over 7 million streams across platforms. Her music has been featured on numerous curated playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and TIDAL, and she has appeared on multiple playlist covers on Spotify and Amazon Music. ​ Listed by WBGO Live Jazz.