Eunice Newkirk, the jazz vocalist who effortlessly blended the deep-rooted genres of blues and gospel into an enriching sound that touched the soul to its core, died on March 1. She was 83.
Newkirk was known as a jazz singer, but that description was so confining for such a multi-faceted singer whose roots began in the church, instinctively giving her a gospel, blues timbre that captured the emotions of her life experiences. She recorded three CDs: “Yes, God Is Real,” “Your Request” and “In Your Honor.” All three were well received throughout the Harlem community and her international fanbase.
“Eunice Newkirk was more than one of my dearest and most cherished friends. She was family, sometimes mom, sometimes sister,” said educator and consultant Ron West. “Our Abyssinian Baptist Church ‘Song Bird’ was most noted as one of Harlem’s most accomplished jazz performers.” Newkirk was one of the original singer participating at the “Abyssinian Jazz Vespers.”
Eunice Newkirk was born in the Bronx, New York, to Climith and Queen Esther Newkirk. She was the youngest of 14 children of a religious and musical family. Her parents’ inspiration led her to pursue a career in music. She married John Marcelli in 1962 and welcomed two children, Robyn and Kevin.
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