Yamit & the Vinyl Blvd
Yamit and The Vinyl Blvd is the Jazz ensemble brainchild of vocalist and violinist Yamit Lemoine. Elegant, classy and glamorous, the band has a vintage sound, look, and feel that transports audiences back in time. Known for creating a lush ambience that is both sophisticated and fun, the band’s musical focus is Jazz from the 1920’s – 1960’s Golden Era, with a repertoire consisting of uptempo Swing tunes, BossaNovas, New Orleans Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, sprinkled with beautiful classic Ballads.
Born in Israel, Yamit Lemoine began her training in classical violin and voice at the age of five. She was raised in Toronto, where she developed her love for Jazz, Soul, Blues and Broadway styles. Since then, Yamit continued her vocal training, acquired her Music and Theater education at York University (Toronto), as well as her Audio Engineering education in Miami.
While briefly living in New York City, Yamit performed regularly with local Jazz musicians, and upon moving to Miami, she became involved in the world of Musical Theater. Through her multiple talents in the performing arts Yamit has participated at notable events and venues as performer, stage director, musical director and producer across the United States, and internationally. After writing, directing and locally producing her new musical, “Making Angels” in Miami, Yamit decided to return to the Jazz scene.
At the onset of 2014, Yamit renewed her love for the Great American Songbook, and conceived her new adventure as vocalist and violinist leading her own Jazz ensemble: Yamit and The Vinyl Blvd. Since it’s inception, the band has established themselves as the crème-de-la-crème of Jazz bands in Miami. The ensemble regularly performs at Miami’s most notable upscale establishments, private events and tour internationally for performances abroad while showcasing an impressive roster of Miami’s top A-list jazz
musicians. Yamit and the Vinyl Blvd’s album debut, Ain’t Misbehavin’ was released on May 3rd 2019 under the Blue Tiger Music Group record label and has since been featured on over 200 jazz radio stations worldwide.