Thisbe Vos
Quick Info
- Genres: vocal jazz
- Spotify Popularity: 11/100
- Followers: 598
- Born: Laren, North Holland, The Netherlands (birthplace); Los Angeles, California, USA (current base/origin as solo artist)
Biography
Thisbe Vos is a Dutch jazz singer and songwriter renowned for her romantic, classic jazz style reminiscent of the 1930s to 1950s. Born in Laren, The Netherlands, she developed an early passion for jazz after hearing the genre in television commercials. At age 17, she joined the UK’s leading swing band, The Jive Aces, becoming their first female singer and touring extensively across Europe and the United States. These formative years exposed her to a wide range of musical influences and inspired her to begin writing original songs in the classic jazz tradition.
In 2008, Vos relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her solo career, recording her debut album with a blend of jazz standards and original compositions. She quickly became integrated into the Los Angeles jazz scene, thanks in part to mentorship from acclaimed bassist Henry Franklin. Over the years, she has released five studio albums on her own label, Prime Records, with her music receiving airplay on over 230 jazz radio stations and placements in numerous television shows and films. Vos’s songwriting draws inspiration from legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, George & Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the International Music & Entertainment Association’s Jazz Song of the Year and Holiday Album of the Year. Through her dedication to classic jazz, she has built a global following and contributed to the genre’s ongoing revival.
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Fun Facts
- Vos’s music has been featured in numerous major network TV shows, including 'The Catch' (ABC), 'Bull' (CBS), 'A Million Little Things' (ABC), and several Hallmark Christmas movies.
- She has crowdfunded multiple albums, building a close-knit community of jazz fans who support her projects.
- Vos’s original song 'It’s Beginning to Snow' was used in a CBS primetime legal drama and has received recognition in songwriting competitions.
- Her music enjoys physical distribution in Japan and has been included on Japanese jazz vocal compilation CDs.
Musical Connections
Mentors/Influences
- Henry Franklin - Bassist and mentor who introduced Vos to the Los Angeles jazz scene and collaborated on recordings. (Studio albums recorded in Los Angeles) [2008–present]
Key Collaborators
- The Jive Aces - UK swing band; Vos was their first female singer and toured internationally with them. (Live performances and tours) [circa 2002–2005]
- Nolan Shaheed - Trumpet player and studio owner; played on all Vos’s albums and performed live with her. (All studio albums, live shows) [2008–present]
- Various Los Angeles jazz musicians - Frequent collaborators on recordings and live performances, often introduced via Henry Franklin. (Studio albums and live performances) [2008–present]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Under Your Spell | 2013-04-15 | Album |
| Renaissance in Blue | 2021-09-28 | Album |
| Walking in the Sunshine | 2019-07-23 | Album |
| Sophistication | 2011-09-16 | Album |
| A Jazzy Christmas | 2015-11-06 | Album |
| Under Your Spell | 2013-04-16 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Just a Fool Over You (Under Your Spell)
- He's a Tramp (Under Your Spell)
- Ain't Misbehavin' (Under Your Spell)
- Distinguished Gentlemen (Renaissance in Blue)
- Shanghai Blues (Under Your Spell)
- Under Your Spell (Under Your Spell)
- I Thought About You (Under Your Spell)
- That's All Right With Me (Under Your Spell)
- I Need You (Under Your Spell)
- Walking in the Sunshine (Walking in the Sunshine)
External Links
Heard on WWOZ
Thisbe Vos has been played 2 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 | 08:20 | After You've Gonefrom Sophistication | The Sunday Morning Jazz Setw/ Mark Landesman | |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 07:39 | The Frim Fram Saucefrom Sophistication | The Sunday Morning Jazz Setw/ Mark Landesman |