Jazz artist Vanisha Gould combines conversational and narrative lyricism with an elegantly understated and sensual vocal approach. The New York-based singer, songwriter, bandleader, and producer made her full-length debut with In Her Words (2021), recorded in tandem with fellow vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan. After Life's a Gig (2024), a collaborative album with pianist Chris McCarthy, Gould issued her own She's Not Shiny, She's Not Smooth (2024), the composition of which was fueled by her newfound self-acceptance. In addition to her albums, Gould has been featured on material hea...