“Some vocalists sing; Tamuz Nissim interprets.” — Jazz Weekly
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“A real boundary-pusher that scores high marks.” — Midwest Record
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“An artist with versatile and soaring pipes.” — Take Effect
"She can scat with the best of any era and on top of that." WTJU
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Tamuz Nissim
Singer – Composer – Multi-Instrumentalist
Music
About
Vocalist, composer, lyricist and pianist Tamuz Nissim stands as a formidable presence in the vibrant Jazz scene of NYC, gracing renowned clubs (Mezzrow Jazz Club, Jazz Forum, Blue Note , Maureen’s Jazz Cellar ) with her captivating performances and gaining the love of music lovers and Jazz aficionados alike.
With five studio albums as a leader to her name, Nissim has garnered rave reviews from the Jazz press. Her music is being played in radio stations and podcasts around the world.
“Capturing Clouds” made waves on The Roots Radio Charts, holding it’s position for an impressive 12 weeks and peaking at #6 on the NAAC Radio Charts peaking at #12. Additionally “Echo of a Heartbeat” charted on the JazzWeek Charts, further solidifying Nissim’s position as a prominent figure in the Jazz landscape.
As an in-demand side-woman and lyricist, Tamuz Nissim has collaborated and recorded with notable artists. Her vocal contributions, notably on Roni Ben Hur's "Stories" and Jared Pauley's "On Capitol Street," have left an indelible mark. Additionally, her virtuosic performances on George Nazos' tracks "The Chase" and "Hope" significantly contributed to the success of the album "Symposium for Peace," earning Nazos a composition award from The Bronx Council to the Arts.
In addition, In 2021, she participated as a vocalist and co-composer in a project of dancer and professor Cara Hagen and in 2025 compose a piece for soprano, viola, and piano, for a project led by viola player Rose Woman.
Born in Tel Aviv Israel. She is a twice grant receiver from AICF (2002,2003) and a a winner of Riga Jazz Stage Vocal Competition (2015). In 2012, Ms. Nissim graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Den Haag Netherlands in Jazz performance vocal and piano.
Relocating to NYC in 2014, Nissim swiftly integrated herself into the city's vibrant jazz scene, showcasing her talents alongside some of its most esteemed musicians. She is based in the Bronx where she performs and curates a weekly Jazz series and a Jam session, supported by the Keyed Up! and The Bronx Council On The Arts. As the sole weekly jazz event in the borough, the performances have attracted attention from numerous local publications and even earned a feature on Bronx Net TV.
From The Press
"Miss Nissim’s instrument is gorgeous,
lustrous, precise, high-sprung and light as
a feather-light. Her musicianship is fierce
as she digs into the expression of each word,
brings ceaseless variety soft dynamics and gives every phrase a lustrous grace."
Raul da Gama, Jazz Dagama
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A real boundary pusher that scores high marks."
Midwest Record (Capturing clouds 2020)
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"Tamuz’s charismatic personality pervades each song as she wooes fans with her vocals but she knows that her magnetism is multiplied ten-fold thanks to her solid musical line-up. So, grab the album and let yourself be seduced by a wondrous experience." Nathalie Freson UK Vibes
"Miss Nissim’s “Rhapsody for Trane” is far and away the most spectacular tributes that any singing musician could have paid to the great musician. Its monumental vocal leaps and breathy rushes notes tumble in parabolic cascades as Miss Nissim seems to have unbridled fun with her glorious instrument. It is easily the crowning glory of what is clearly the finest album she has recorded in her young career.
Raul da Gama
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"Nissim breaks stride here with a set that sounds like cabaret jazz from tomorrow or another planet. ...
A real boundary pusher that scores high marks.​" Midwest record
"Some vocalists sing; Tamuz Nissim interprets and uses her voice like a character actor" George Harris ,
Jazz Weekly.
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"An artist with a set of versatile and soaring pipes.. and vocal acrobatics that few could replicate." Take Effect
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"In an era when there are so many talented female jazz singers, Tamuz Nissim should not be overlooked."
scott Yanow, NYC Jazz Record
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"Tamuz Nissim’s third release and it is a gem! She has a beautiful voice, outstanding control, she can scat with the best of any era and on top of that, she tosses in some knock out vocalese that would put
the icing on any cake! "
Dave Rogers WTJU
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"Scatting, swinging, singing and working her way into your heart as well as your ears, the vocal/guitar duo at the core of this show knows what are they are doing and where they want to go. A deceptively simple date, the skill and chops that go into making this all work are quite impressive indeed. "
Chris Spector Midwest record
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"Originals that are so smart they can bend light. . " C Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
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"Tamuz Nissim covers just about every imaginable jazz related style from straight melody to scat singing to vocalese and singing atmospheric tones. Put her together with guitarist George Nazos and you have a combination that works so amazingly well through each style that it is stunning." Dave Rogers WTJU
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Tamuz Nissim can deliver a moody, sultry ballad with real authority, and she can swing as well, with a command of the scatting vocabulary.Oely Santo.
New York Jewish Week.
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"This girl with the cat eyes and voice that caresses the soul is a proof that jazz is a living art
and that stars are still being born."
Linda Baseggio (Athens Digital)
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"Israeli vocalist Tamuz Nissim and Greek guitarist George Nazos. When these two pair up they manage to develop a hydrous happening full of mellifluous designs, clear flowing thoughts, and dulcet tones."
"These harmonious offerings, among others, serve as explorations of the heart, the spirit, and the soul. They paint a beautifully clear and emotionally deep picture of what Tamuz Nissim and George Nazos are all about.​
Dan Bilawsky, All about Jazz
"Poetically inclined ." Michael Tucker Jazz Journal (volume 70 no.7)
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"One of the most beautiful and unique albums that came to us recently is Tamuz Nissim's debut album.
"...original creation that captures in it's charm everyone who listens to it. "
"an extremely gifted jazz singer is bringing in her debut album a lot of freshness, she is serious and light in the right amount, no need to say more, if you enjoy contemporary vocal jazz you would not want to miss this lovely pearl."​
About "The Music Stays in a Dream" Third ear Israel
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Education
Piano Lessons
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Voice Lessons
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Songwriting Class
I'm an experience educator that offers lessons in the above subjects.
Lessons are for all ages from beginners/ hobbyists/ first timers as well as to advanced and professional musicians.
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Where: I'm located In Riverdale Bronx NY. I teach at my home studio, in sudent homes and online
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Rates: Monthly rates, packages and per-lesson rates are available for one hour/ 45 minute lessons.
For current rates, please email tamuz.nissim@gmail.com
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Languages: English, Hebrew, Greek
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Student's achievements:
Besides the joy that comes from learning to sing and play my student also enjoyed repeated success :
Auditions for musicals, choir, vocal groups, jazz bands.
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Musical Theater Performances in Schools as well as Teen Broadway productions in NYC,
She also performed the main role of
Tracy Turnblad in ‘Hairspray the musical’ production by ‘Actors Technique NY Kids and
Teens’ performing at the Vineyard Theater in Manhattan.​
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High NYSSMA scores ( New York State School Music Association)
Participation at the All-State Choir at NYSSMA
Collage applications
Singing competitions.
My 16-student has just won first place at the semi finals of MUSIC INTERNATIONAL
GRAND PRIX under Teen Voice Popular category.
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Students Recommandations:
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"I cannot recommend Tamuz Nissim highly enough as a teacher.
Tamuz has been teaching me jazz singing for the past year-and-a-half. Because I already have a master's degree in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music, I have very high standards for the teachers I work with. Tamuz has surpassed all of my expectations.
She seamlessly weaves music theory, improvisation, vocal technique, and repertoire into our lessons, so that I feel I am growing as both a musician and a performer in ways I never did in my classical education. In the past year, both my ear and my ability to understand the chords and theory behind the music I sing have drastically improved, thus enabling me to be a stronger improvisational musician.
While technical ability is absolutely essential, what makes Tamuz stand out as a teacher for me is her emotional connection to her students and to the musical journey. Tamuz is not a didactic disciplinarian, she is, instead, a constant student of music herself, and she brings her students along on her musical journey. As my teacher, she meets me where I am--very experienced in some areas and very new in others--and aligns herself with my goals, and then gently pushes me out of my comfort zone. Because my goal is to be doing more live jazz performances, she helps me find venues to practice in front of real audiences--even opening up her own performances so I can do a number or two and get that experience that's so hard to come by in Covid.
One lesson that stands out in my memory was a day when I arrived to our lesson discouraged; a recording I had made the week before didn't turn out the way I had hoped. First, we warmed up musically with rhythm exercises and scales (never major, always working on hearing some other scale or modality) and got me back into focusing on the music itself. Then she had me sit down with her and watch the offending video to analyze why I didn't like it, what about it had gone right and wrong. Watching myself perform badly is torture, but Tamuz created a safe space for us to be critical without me feeling criticized. We were able to identify specific changes in my vocal technique and in my improvisational approach I could make, and then worked through those. I left, as I always do, a better musician than I came in. I think every student deserves a teacher like Tamuz."
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"An experience with a great music teacher was when I first took singing lessons. Miss Tamuz helped me with my auditions for college, sang +played the pieces when I couldn't get a specific section right, accompanied me when I had to record a video, always cared about my wellbeing before we sang by asking how was I doing ,she taught me complicated pieces to help me expand my vocal range, and always complimented me when I sang something well. My teacher inspired me to become a music teacher and without her I most likely wouldn’t be in this major. Strengths I know I have that can help me become a proper music teacher include my listening skills, my skill to support others, being kind, and wanting to be able to teach others.
I know for a fact I do have many things to work on which includes my knowledge of theory ,keyboard skills, solfége, rhythm, and my own ability to have more trust in myself and more but, I know if I work extremely hard in all of my courses and improve the skills I do have I will hopefully become a proper music teacher and teach others the wonders of music. "
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