Tyreek McDole Duo

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Tyreek McDole Duo

Just Friends Jazz Series

Tuesday • September 15, 2026 • 7:30 pm
Pavilion

Tyreek McDole, a 24-year-old Haitian American vocalist from sunny Florida, shines brilliantly as his star rises on the New York scene. With a string of prestigious awards to his name, he stands out as a rising star in the music world.

In November 2023, Tyreek won first place in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Noted as one of the most anticipated events in jazz, this accolade now ranks him among the competition’s previous winners, including the standout artists Samara Joy (2019 winner) and Jazzmeia Horn (2013 winner). He is the second male to ever win in the competition’s 12-year history. It was during the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2018 Essentially Ellington National Competition that Tyreek made his vocal debut, winning the Outstanding Vocalist Award.

Tyreek has shared the stage with an impressive roster of musicians, including Theo Croker, NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz, Miki Yamanaka, Mike King, Rodney Whitaker, Winard Harper, Marcus Printup, Eric Reed, Carl Allen, Victor Goines and many others. He received a degree in jazz performance from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music under the guidance of esteemed instructors LaTanya Hall, Gary Bartz, Gerald Cannon, Eddie Henderson, Billy Hart, Dan Wall, Sullivan Fortner and Weedie Braimah.

With his roots firmly planted in the musical soil of the Caribbean, New York, Florida and beyond, Tyreek now casts his spell on the bustling streets of New York City, leaving an indelible mark on the vibrant tapestry of worldwide music.

Tyreek McDole made his Artwork Records debut with the 2025 release Open Up Your Senses.

Event Details
Event Details
Tyreek McDole website

Doors are generally open 30 minutes before starting time. It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes early, earlier for events with high attendance.

In the event of inclement weather on the day of a performance, the event will typically happen if the artists are able to arrive as planned. If there are event changes, the Lied Center will contact all ticketholders via email as soon as possible, as well as post an update on the home page: lied.ku.edu.

If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, refunds and credits will be available to all ticketholders.

If an event is still happening as scheduled during inclement weather and you have questions about your tickets, please contact the Ticket Office at 785-864-2787.

Lied Center can provide a wheelchair upon request at the Audience Services Desk. Wheelchair areas also have removable seats for sturdy chairs without armrests. Contact the Ticket Office for additional accommodations, including service animals.

The Lawrence Otolaryngology Hearing Loop system delivers high-quality sound from the stage directly into hearing aids and cochlear implants with telecoil (t-coil), or headsets with loop receivers. Additional headsets are available from the Audience Services Desk. The hearing loop can be accessed from all seats in the main auditorium, except for the orchestra pit and box seats.

The hearing loop is accessible from any seat in the Pavilion.

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