Naama Gheber
Naama
"Naama's voice evokes a honeyed warmth...swoops up and plummets down
onto a lovestruck madness... her voice drifts onto a pillow of dreams"
- Cree McCree, Downbeat Magazine
Songs From The Road
Inspired by the inner world of traveling, this album takes listeners on a journey through anticipation and excitement, while also touching on the quieter emotions that surface along the way — fear, stress, and the unexpected loneliness of being far from home.
Featuring Aaron Diehl, Kyle Poole and Dave Baron.
Set for release- November 20th 2026 with La Reserve Records.
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Inspired by the emotionally direct compositions of Rodgers and Hart, Fields and Hugh, Cole Porter, and other great composers and lyricists of the 1940s and ’50s, Naama has established herself as a prominent voice in the New York City jazz scene. Possessed of 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, she has appeared at celebrated festivals and acclaimed jazz venues throughout the United States and internationally.
Naama has released six full-length albums, 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.” She followed the album with two seasonal EPs: ’Tis Autumn in November 2025 and They Say It’s Spring in May 2026, continuing her exploration of the Great American Songbook through intimate, contemporary interpretations.
In fall 2026, Naama will release Songs From the Road, a new full-length album inspired by travel, movement, and the places and experiences encountered along the way. Featuring Aaron Diehl, Kyle Poole, and Dave Baron, the album brings Naama’s distinctive storytelling approach to a collection of songs connected by a sense of journey and discovery.
Throughout her catalog, Naama has collaborated with leading jazz musicians including Peter Bernstein, Aaron Diehl, Steve Nelson, Bruce Barth, David Wong, Adam Birnbaum, Jeb Patton, Simon Moullier, Jimmy Macbride, Itai Kriss, and others.A La Reserve Records artist since 2023, Naama has amassed more than 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.
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Touring Programs
Songs From The Road— music inspired by journeys and longing
Seasonal Sessions — ‘Tis Autumn/They Say It’s Spring
Dream With Me — Dream themed journey through Great American Song book gems
Wild Is Love -the story of a relationship from it's euphoric start to a bitter-sweet end- relatable to anyone who’s ever been in love
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Naama has recorded 8 albums to date:
Dearly Beloved ( 2020 Cellar Music Group ) feat. Vibraphonist Steve Nelson- was praised by critics and labeled as "...a promising debut... which augurs well for future releases."- Cree McCree, Downbeat Magazine.
If I knew Then ( 2022 Self) "simple, inventive and stunning" C.Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
Where Flamingos Fly ( 2023 La Reserve Records) feat. Vibraphonist Steve Nelson" a must-listen for jazz enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a well-told story..." (Neon Music)
Wild Is Love (2024 La Reserve Records) feat. Guitarist Peter Bernstein "A vocal delivery consistently full of raw emotion." (The New York City Jazz Record).
Wild Is Love (2024 La Reserve) Recorded in September 2023 features guitarist Peter Bernstein, pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Dave Baron and drummer Charles Goold.
Wild Is Love illustrates the arc of a relationship from its euphoric beginnings to its bittersweet end, and ultimately leads to the discovery of a profound truth: that love, in all its wildness, is the most potent force in human existence.
A journey in 4 parts - Attraction, Bliss, Heartbreak and Truth.
Dream With Me (2025 La Reserve Records) The new record explores emotions and textures associated with dreaming. From sweet reveries and bittersweet longing to the tender ache of dreaming of a loved one- anyone and everyone can relate!
'Tis Autumn (2025 La Reserve Records) Warm, intimate, and full of spirit, these tracks are crafted to reflect the changing colors and mood of fall. This EP features Adam Birnbaum (piano), Dave Baron (bass) and Kush Abadey (drums).
They Say It's Spring -(2026, La Reserve) A tender and intimate collection of jazz standards that explores the emotional landscape of spring - not just as a season, but as a feeling of longing, renewal, anticipation, and transformation.This EP features Adam Birnbaum (piano), Dave Baron (bass) and Kush Abadey (drums).
The physical CD contains 6 Spring tracks and 5 Autumn Tracks.
Songs from the road -(2026, La Reserve- rollout starts 7/24, final release 11/20)
Inspired by the inner world of traveling, this album takes listeners on a journey through anticipation and excitement, while also touching on the quieter emotions that surface along the way — fear, stress, and the unexpected loneliness of being far from home. Featuring Aaron Diehl, Kyle Poole and Dave Baron.
NYC Birdland, Smalls, Mezzrow, Zinc, The Django.
East Coast Jimmy's Jazz & Blues, Blues Alley, Jazz Forum, Deer Head Inn, Mohonk Mountain House
Discography
Notable Venues
West Coast and South Black Cat Jazz and Supper Club, Mr. Tipples (SF), The Sapphire Room, Lala's ( Boise), Rudy's Jazz Room (Nashville), JTX (San Antonio), Parker jazz club, Monk's (Austin), Doc's (Houston) Century Room (Tucson), Ravenscroft ( Scottsdale)
Mexico & Canada
Frankie's ( Vancouver), Jazzatlan, Paker & Lenox (CDMX)
Europe
Sunset Sunside, Le Duc des Lombards, 38 Riv, Hot Club de Lyon (France) Camera Jazz Club , Burourbon Street (Italy) Pizza Express, Crazy Coqs, The Jazz Bar (UK),Jamboree, BJC, ClassiJazz, Jazzazza (Spain), Piec Art (Poland). Shablul & Beit Haamudim (Tel Aviv)
Press Quotes
"Naama's voice evokes a honeyed warmth...swoops up and plummets down onto a lovestruck madness... her voice drifts onto a pillow of dreams"
- Cree McCree, Downbeat Magazine
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"...She has an attractive voice, swings at each
tempo and improvises with subtlety while displaying
a consistent smile in her voice..."
-Scott Yanaw, The New York City Jazz Record
"... simple, inventive, and stunning."
C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
"Her voice has a succor effect on human longing, gives solace to the scars of the heart, and incites jubilation. Solace for the mind and soul is the outcome audiences experience.” Susan Frances, Jazz 2 Love
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