Shanise Hall is a third-generation Jamaican Jazz Trumpeter who grew up in the lively community of Streatham in South London. She draws inspiration from Roy Hargrove and Freddie Hubbard, and is known for her emotive playing style, connecting with audiences on a spiritual level.
In April 2023, she transitioned from a promising academic path in Neuroscience at the University of Bristol to a flourishing career in jazz, with the unwavering support of her grandmother, aunt, and mentors Gary Crosby OBE and Tomorrow’s Warriors.
Shanise debuted with her own project, performing at Southbank Centre to open for BBC Introducing Futuretense. She has performed at Womad, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, All Point East, Great Exhibition Road Festival, and Greenbelt, and this summer Shanise will perform at We Out Here as part of Tomorrow’s Warriors Big Top stage, where she will debut new material. She also performs with the NoK Cultural Ensemble, led by Natcyet Wakili, on stage alongside Theon Cross at the Church of Sound. She is also a member of the Kolakale Kolective led by Asaph Kolakale, on stage alongside David Mrakpor. Shanise is also a member of the Grand Union Orchestra. To date she has performed at Ronnie Scotts, Barbican, Southbank Centre, Omeara, and Foyles and has shared the stage with iconic rapper Eve.
Believing in the transformative power of music, Shanise’s performances reflect her journey, heritage, and present emotions.
