Vox One, Jazz A Cappella

Vox One is an a cappella quintet comprised of Paul Pampinella, Paul Stiller, Jodi Jenkins-Ainsworth, Yumiko Matsuoka, and Tom Baskett, who initially came together as Berklee College of Music students and who are all now Berklee professors.

Vox One’s evolution from talented students to one of the best vocal jazz a cappella groups in the world is one of rock-solid jazz chops, experimentation, and a commitment to the music, the listener, and each other. Founded in 1988, members Jodi Jenkins-Ainsworth (soprano), Yumiko Matsuoka (alto), Paul Stiller (tenor/vocal drums), Paul Pampinella (baritone), and Tom Baskett (bass) have clearly honed their sound and their stage presence through the years, only improving with time. At times, one member or another has gone off to pursue their individual passions, but they’ve come back together with the same lineup. Vox One has toured the U.S. and internationally, opening for Ray Charles, Chicago, the Persuasions, The Bobs, The Woody Herman Orchestra, and The Count Basie Orchestra. Jazz is in Vox One's DNA, but the quintet also incorporates elements of blues, funk, gospel, and folk. The group performs beloved classics and sparkling originals with lush voicings and complex reharmonizations, and also deftly creates full songs on the fly. Each improv is a one-time performance, something shared in the moment between audience and performers.