Emily Angell

Emily Angell

Emily, hailing from the defunct factory town of Binghamton, NY, pop-folk singer/songwriter and producer Emily Angell is redefining a woman’s role in the music business, grassroots style. She can be seen all over New York singing, strumming and wailing on the harmonica. Fans describe her as “Jewel, but edgier” and AllMusic.com notes that her songs “combine the conversational innocence of Taylor Swift with the slow-burn defiance of Alanis Morissette.”

Kimberly Hawkey

Kimberly Hawkey

Kimberly Hawkey is a modern singer with a sound from another era. Drawing on popular songs from the 30s and 40s, she is lauded as “a delightfully fresh-voiced treat” (Broadway World) and “a true lead singer with real presence and substance behind the style” (Sarasota Observer). Kimberly performs throughout NYC as bandleader of The Swingaroos Territory Band, and as the writer and performer of “AS HERSELF”; a Hollywood-themed tribute to the stars of the swing-era.

Chris Conte Trio

Chris Conte Trio

Vocalist and Upright Bassist, Chris Conte performs classic, swinging American Songbook jazz & blues favorites. He takes influence from musical legends, such as Nat “King” Cole, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Steve Tyrell, Harry Connick Jr., and Diana Krall, while his voice is often compared to that of a young Chet Baker or Mel Torme. His performance will satisfy audiences of all types. While his singing, bass playing, and band mates will be featured, the real stars of the night are the timeless songs.

Jess Best

Jess Best

Vocalist Jess Best is a true songbird – her smooth, sultry voice floating over the groove in any style. Best is fast emerging as a major talent. Her debut album Gone Baby, is a landscape of modern soul, twisting jazz into blues and R&B. The album is grounded in colorful progressions, deep grooves, rich harmonies and nuanced lyrics combined together to create a raw and intimate conversation.
Best can be found frequently performing at venues in NYC and the greater New York area and was recently featured in Refinery 29 as a NYC Musician to look out for.
At Winston she will be joined by bassist Connor Schultze, playing music from their new release “Kids Again.”

Doug Munro

Doug Munro

Guitar virtuoso and Grammy Nominee, Doug Munro is a veteran of the New York music scene. He has released 14 albums as a leader and has appeared on over 75 recordings with a diverse array of artists including Dr. John, Michael Brecker, and Dr. Lonnie Smith, in many jazz styles including: Soul-Jazz, Organ Trio, Latin and Gypsy Jazz.