JAKE KITCHIN - EPK

Jake Kitchin is a versatile recording artist and singer-songwriter from New York City. A trained vocalist and self-taught musician, he plays guitar, mandolin, and bass, drawing inspiration from jazz, blues, folk, classic rock, and bluegrass. With a deep appreciation for timeless sounds, Jake blends his influences into a style that is both rooted in tradition and uniquely his own.

Jake’s debut album, “On A Clear Day” released on April 30th, 2025 is a collection of seven jazz standards recorded live at Shelter Island Sound with a peer group of talented NYC jazz musicians.

The new recording features songs made famous by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole such as:

“Autumn In New York”, “On A Clear Day” and “When I Fall In Love”

“When I Fall In Love” single off the album “On A Clear Day”

LISTEN

ON A CLEAR DAY : 2025

STORY

Jake Kitchin is a 22-year-old professional musician, actor, recording artist, and singer-songwriter.

Jake has had a passion for the arts ever since he was young, having grown up as a professional actor in New York City. When he was ten years old, he joined the national tour of Billy Elliot as Michael, and has since had the opportunity to work with people such as Steve Martin, Edie Brickell, Walter Bobbie, and more. Jake’s young voice can be heard singing Peter Frampton’s Show Me The Way on Uncle Ben’s commercial Life Lessons.

In 2020 and 2021, he was honored to sing on stage at Madison Square Garden during The Eagles’ Hotel California Tour. In 2023, he graduated magna cum laude from Marymount Manhattan College.

Jake’s family has deep musical roots. His great grandfather was a Juliard trained violinist and member of the Vladimir Selinsky String Quartet, known for their NBC radio show, Strings in Swingtime. Jake’s grandmother’s band Fromage Chaud performed world music, celtic, and bluegrass playing fiddle and mandolin. His cousin Roger Rosenberg is a baritone saxophonist who plays with Steely Dan and is also cousin to Mike Einziger of Incubus. Jake grew up inspired by his mother who sang jazz a capella, and his father who introduced him to playing guitar in folk, classic rock, and singer-songwriter styles.

Jake’s first album On A Clear Day — released in April 2025 — is a collection of jazz standards revealing his seamless vocal style and influence of his mentor Marlon Saunders. Jake’s next projects include an album of original music.

Jake performs regularly in NYC with Max Bartos and the Misfit Toys.

VIDEOS

ON A CLEAR DAY

WHEN I FALL IN LOVE

AUTUMN IN NEW YORK

REVIEWS

"On a Clear Day" sounds like Jamie Cullum if he actually did jazz. I absolutely loved everything about this song. The arrangement is elegant, it has a nostalgic feel, and the instrumental features a type of formation that I love: the classic trio of piano, acoustic bass, drums and guitar. The guitar phrasing is beautiful, great tone, clean, very pleasant to listen to. And you're also a great singer, with total control of your voice, a good range and a timbre suitable for this type of more sophisticated music. Congratulations on your debut, you're off to a great start.

  • Portal Rifferama

L'artiste américain nous sert une chanson jazz dans la  plus pure des traditions des crooners. Ce morceau doucement entraînant est appuyé par la richesse d'arrangements au jeu tout en finesse. Laissez-vous séduire par cette apaisante création qui semble sortir tout droit d'une autre époque!

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The American artist serves up a jazz song in the purest crooner tradition. This gently rousing piece is supported by a wealth of finely played arrangements. Let yourself be seduced by this soothing creation that seems to come straight out of another era!

  • Boulimique de Musique

  • “Great voice and singing skills, love the vibe too. I hope you'll make more of this !” - Albatross Music

    “The vocals are perfectly combined with the lyrics, the theme of this track is immortal. I appreciate the professional arrangement and balanced sound.” - Nazz Mal

    “Excellent band chemistry and strong musical execution. The song builds well and has a compelling live-performance feel” - Blues & Whiskey

    “Love the jazzy vibe of your record, the guitar, bass and keys feel very smooth and sexy. The vocal energy fits that vibe” - Warm Hub

    “On A Clear Day - really like the mellow vibe of this track, immediately setting an inviting tone. The soulful vocal delivery takes centre stage, while the melodic instrumental sits underneath in support. The groove-infused bass line propels the track while the subtle guitar licks add a textural component that enhances the listening experience. The piano solo starting at 1:43 and its interplay with the guitar elevates the melodic quality of the track and keeps listeners engaged” - Your Sous-Chef for an Indie Evening

    “This gorgeous, jazzy vocal track draws attention with its exquisite blend of genres and stunning sound. The instrumental accompaniment with keyboards, guitar and drums creates a unique atmosphere and emotional depth. The vocals stand out with their distinctive style and rhythm, giving the song a unique personality. A well executed and thought out song” - Mike (Chillout vibe music)

    “The groove you’ve got is electric, keeps it pumping. This mix has a bright, let-go rush.” - Wedding Songs

    “A fun, jazzy piece with great vocals and a catchy rhythm that brings to mind a Michael Bublé vibe! The drumming perfectly complements the vocals!  The live instrumentation gives it an authentic energy, though it leans a bit too far into the live jazz side for our current playlists. Overall, it’s a fantastic tune with plenty of charm!” - College Music

    “Love the jazzy production and style you got here, really easy to listen to” -Vokall Records

    “the musicianship on On A Clear Day is really impressive, the live feel of the drums and the guitar licks add a lot of charm and warmth. The track has a great traditional jazz energy” -Cinematic Soundscapes

    “in my humble opinion I would say that you've got a very stylish and passionate singing voice and it has a sexy vibe just like the gorgeous voice of Michael Buble. And as this song keeps playing around, I can hear the pretty smooth and well-connected instrumentation.” - FEEL THE ENERGY

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