CES presents Tyreek McDole

Haitian-American vocalist Tyreek McDole is one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A Florida-born, New York-based baritone with a voice steeped in warmth, gravity and soul, McDole creates performances that are both intimate and expansive — honoring tradition while inviting listeners toward reflection, healing and shared imagination.

McDole’s critically acclaimed debut album, “Open Up Your Senses,” blends originals with freedom songs, spirituals and works that speak to justice, unity and ancestral memory. His sophomore album “CHROMA,” coming out on Artwork [PIAS] in November 2026, is a continuation of his musical, intellectual and emotional story.

In 2023, Tyreek earned first place at the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, joining a lineage of standout winners that includes Samara Joy and Jazzmeia Horn, and becoming only the second male winner in the competition's history. His competitive pedigree dates back to 2018, when he won the Outstanding Vocalist Award at Jazz at Lincoln Center's prestigious Essentially Ellington National Competition.

Since then, McDole has shared the stage with Kenny Barron, Theo Croker, Terri Lyne Carrington, Nicholas Payton and Nick Jonas, among many others, and has appeared at leading venues and festivals worldwide.

Following the show, enjoy a lively and interactive conversation with the artists and audience members as part of the CES Post-Show Series.

This engagement of Tyreek McDole is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. CES is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and receives financial support from the Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.