Carrie Wicks

Biography

Carrie Wicks is a Seattle-based jazz vocalist known for her restrained, deeply musical style and ability to co-write genre-busting songs. Emerging from the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, she debuted with the album I'll Get Around to It, where she established herself as a convincing storyteller through smartly composed originals and strong phrasing.[5][6] By her third album, Maybe, Wicks had solidified her recording career, emphasizing original material sung with warmth and individuality.[3]

Her musical style features laidback ballads and slow-to-medium pieces ideal for relaxed listening, often with a hint of huskiness, melancholy, and innovative elements like slow scat. On Reverie, released in 2019, she performs nine originals co-written with Ken Nottingham or Nick Allison, alongside standards like Some Other Spring, accompanied by musicians such as pianist Bill Anschell, bassist Jeff Johnson, drummer D’Vonne Lewis, and saxophonist Brent Jensen.[1] Wicks' work blends vocal jazz with smooth jazz influences, showcasing good timing and a soft crooning approach suited to pretty melodies and intimate settings.[1][2][4]

Though not a mainstream figure (Spotify popularity: 2), Wicks maintains a niche legacy in the US jazz community, particularly Seattle, through consistent releases on OA2 Records and her distinctive sound that appeals to fans of thoughtful, low-key vocal jazz.[1][3][5]

Fun Facts

• Wicks incorporates 'slow scat' on tracks like Wide Open from Reverie, described as one of her strongest originals.[1]
• She sings in Spanish on Paginas En Blanco, adding a Latin flavor to her jazz vocal repertoire.[1]
• Her album Reverie was recorded in Richmond Beach, WA, on January 29, 2019, featuring a mix of her compositions and the revived standard Some Other Spring.[1]
• By her third album Maybe, Wicks had established a pattern of heavy emphasis on smartly composed originals.[3]

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• Bill Anschell - pianist on Reverie (Reverie (2019)) [2019]
• Jeff Johnson - bassist on Reverie (Reverie (2019)) [2019]
• D’Vonne Lewis - drummer on Reverie (Reverie (2019)) [2019]
• Brent Jensen - saxophonist (ss, as) on Reverie (Reverie (2019)) [2019]
• Ken Nottingham - co-writer on originals (Reverie (multiple tracks)) [2019]
• Nick Allison - co-writer on originals (Reverie (multiple tracks)) [2019]

External Links

• Spotify
• MusicBrainz