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2025 Sarah Vaughan winner Kate Kortum in conversation with Singer's Unlimited co-hosts Janis Siegel & Lezlie Harrison

Singer Kate Kortum in conversation with Singer's Unlimited co-hosts Janis Siegel & Lezlie Harrison.

Kate Kortum
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Kate Kortum

Kate Kortum is the winner of the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Kate Kortum, winner of the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition performing at NJPAC
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Kate Kortum, winner of the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
performing at NJPAC

Kate talks about her experience at the competition, how she got into jazz, her influences, and much more.

Over the past five decades, the voice of Janis Siegel, a nine-time Grammy winner and an eighteen-time Grammy nominee, has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer’s diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a founding member of this musical institution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned almost a dozen finely-crafted solo albums and numerous collaborative projects, amassed a large international fan base and garnered consistently high critical praise.
Lezlie Harrison is her own personal renaissance. Her constant state of evolution and growth brings with it, gifts for those those paying attention.
As Executive Producer of WBGO Studios, Billy continues to make waves in the radio industry. Leading the charge, he oversees WBGO specialty shows, in-studio performances, and podcasts, ensuring a seamless and exceptional experience for both listeners and artists alike. His meticulous attention to detail, creative vision, and ability to cultivate talent have positioned WBGO Studios as a hub for exceptional content.