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'''Vincent Ingala''' (born December 10, 1992) is a contemporary/urban jazz multi-instrumentalist.<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web|last1=Collar|first1=Matt|title=Vincent Ingala - Biography on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/vincent-ingala/id379521698|website=itunes.apple.com|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> The [[tenor saxophone]] is his main instrument of choice. He also plays the [[alto saxophone]] and [[soprano saxophone]] as well. He has released 7 albums, his most recent being released on September 17, 2021.
'''Vincent Ingala''' (born December 10, 1992) is a contemporary/urban jazz multi-instrumentalist.<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web|last1=Collar|first1=Matt|title=Vincent Ingala - Biography on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/vincent-ingala/id379521698|website=itunes.apple.com|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> The [[tenor saxophone]] is his main instrument of choice, though he plays drums, guitar, piano, and sings as well. He has released seven albums, his most recent being released on September 17, 2021.


==Biography==
==Biography==


Ingala was born in [[Prospect, Connecticut]], to parents Leo and Dawn Ingala. At age four, he started playing the drums when his parents bought him a drum set; as he got older he learned to play the guitar (he took lessons for about 9 months) and later the saxophone.<ref name="iTunes" /> As a teenager, he played at local restaurants and clubs. His father was a disc jockey, and so Vincent was introduced to many different styles of music, including music from the 1950s and also smooth jazz.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Bio @ vincentingala.com|url=http://vincentingala.com/2013/bio/|website=vincentingala.com|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref>
Ingala was born in [[Prospect, Connecticut]], to parents Leo and Dawn Ingala. At age four, he started playing the drums when his parents bought him a drum set for Christmas. As he got older he learned to play the guitar, the piano, and later the saxophone at age 10.<ref name="iTunes" /> He is self taught on all instruments. As a teenager, he played the local restaurant and club circuit. His father was a mobile disc jockey, which introduced Vincent to many different styles of music, including 50s rock ’n’ roll, soul, funk, R&B, and also smooth jazz.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Bio @ vincentingala.com|url=http://vincentingala.com/|website=vincentingala.com|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref>


His debut album ''North End Soul'', released in 2010, featured smooth jazz and R&B tracks played on the saxophone, guitar, and piano. At seventeen years old, Ingala did the recording, composing and producing for the album.<ref name="cdbaby-north-end-soul">{{cite web|title=North End Soul|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/VincentIngala|website=www.cdbaby.com|publisher=CD Baby|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> The song "It Is What It Is" peaked at No. 14 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs.
His debut album ''North End Soul'', released in 2010, featured smooth jazz and R&B tracks played on the saxophone, guitar, and piano. At seventeen years old, Ingala did the recording, composing, and producing for the album.<ref name="cdbaby-north-end-soul">{{cite web|title=North End Soul|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/VincentIngala|website=www.cdbaby.com|publisher=CD Baby|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> The song "It Is What It Is" peaked at No. 14 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs.


Ingala's second album ''Can't Stop Now'' (released 2012) features keyboardist [[Gregg Karukas]] and pianist [[Jonathan Fritzén]]. He wrote or co-wrote seven of the album's tracks, and programmed and composed the album.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} Can't Stop Now peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard Jazz Albums.<ref name="allmusic-awards">{{cite web|title=Vincent Ingala - Awards @ allmusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/vincent-ingala-mn0002567682/awards|website=www.allmusic.com|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> It also reached No. 15 on SmoothJazz.com's Year End 2014 Top 50 Albums, and had 5 songs place in the top 10 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs, including "Wish I Was There" at No. 1.
Ingala's second album ''Can't Stop Now'', released in 2012, features keyboardist [[Gregg Karukas]] and pianist [[Jonathan Fritzén]]. He wrote or co-wrote seven of the album's tracks, and programmed and composed the album.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} Can't Stop Now peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard Jazz Albums.<ref name="allmusic-awards">{{cite web|title=Vincent Ingala - Awards @ allmusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/vincent-ingala-mn0002567682/awards|website=www.allmusic.com|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> It also reached No. 15 on SmoothJazz.com's Year End 2014 Top 50 Albums, and had five songs place in the top 10 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs, including "Wish I Was There" at No. 1.


His next release was ''Coast to Coast'' (released 2015). The album name reflects his move from the east coast (Connecticut) to the west coast ([[Long Beach, California]]). Ingala did the programming, composing, producing and vocals for the album. The album peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Jazz Albums,<ref name="allmusic-awards" /> and placed at No. 5 on the SmoothJazz.com's 2015 Top 50 Year End Chart.<ref name="smoothjazz.com">{{cite web|title=SmoothJazz.com Top 50 Album Chart For 2015|url=http://www.smoothjazz.com/charts/yearend_2015.php|website=www.smoothjazz.com|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> "When I'm With You" and "Coast To Coast" both peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs.
His third album, ''Coast to Coast'', was released in 2015. The album name reflects his move from the east coast (Connecticut) to the west coast ([[Long Beach, California]]). Ingala did the programming, composing, producing, and vocals for the album. The album peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Jazz Albums,<ref name="allmusic-awards" /> and placed at No. 5 on the SmoothJazz.com's 2015 Top 50 Year End Chart.<ref name="smoothjazz.com">{{cite web|title=SmoothJazz.com Top 50 Album Chart For 2015|url=http://www.smoothjazz.com/charts/yearend_2015.php|website=www.smoothjazz.com|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> "When I'm With You" and "Coast To Coast" both peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs.


His fourth album was ''Christmas'', released in 2016. Guest artists of the album include [[Ariana Savalas]] and [[Steve Oliver]].<ref name="cdbaby-christmas">{{cite web|title=Christmas on CDBaby|url=https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vincentingala4|website=www.cdbaby.com|publisher=CD Baby|accessdate=30 December 2016}}</ref> It features smooth jazz renditions of several Christmas songs played on the saxophone, piano and guitar. Ingala performs the majority of the vocals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Christmas on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas/id1173154643|website=www.itunes.apple.com|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=30 December 2016}}</ref>
His fourth album was ''Christmas'', released in 2016. Guest artists on the album include [[Ariana Savalas]], [[Steve Oliver]], and Justin Shandor.<ref name="cdbaby-christmas">{{cite web|title=Christmas on CDBaby|url=https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/vincentingala4|website=www.cdbaby.com|publisher=CD Baby|accessdate=30 December 2016}}</ref> It features smooth jazz renditions of several Christmas songs played on the saxophone, piano, and guitar. Ingala performs the majority of the vocals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Christmas on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas/id1173154643|website=www.itunes.apple.com|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=30 December 2016}}</ref>


Ingala's most recent album, released in 2018, is ''Personal Touch''.<ref name="itunes-PersonalTouch">{{cite web|title=Personal Touch by Vincent Ingala|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/personal-touch/1364689932|website=itunes.apple.com|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=28 May 2018}}</ref> This is his first release on the [[Shanachie Records|Shanachie]] label. Ingala performed all instruments for all 10 tracks on the album, and wrote all but 2 of them.
In 2018, Ingala departed from being an independent artist and signed with record label [[Shanachie Records|Shanachie]], releasing ''Personal Touch''.<ref name="itunes-PersonalTouch">{{cite web|title=Personal Touch by Vincent Ingala|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/personal-touch/1364689932|website=itunes.apple.com|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=28 May 2018}}</ref> Ingala performed all instruments for all 10 tracks on the album, and wrote all but two of them. The song “Snap, Crackle, Pop” went to No. 1 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart for five weeks. 


Ingala has performed in several countries including Canada, Mexico, Indonesia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, the USA and multiple islands in the Caribbean.<ref name="tour-dates">{{cite web|title=Vincent Ingala - Shows and Tour Dates|url=http://vincentingala.com/2013/shows/|website=vincentingala.com|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> He also plans to tour in Germany in 2018. In the past, he has opened for [[Chris Botti]], [[Jonathan Butler]], [[Dave Koz]], and [[Kim Waters]], among others. He has also played at the Spaghettini & Dave Koz Lounge in Beverly Hills, California.
Ingala has performed throughout the USA and in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Mexico, Indonesia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Africa.<ref name="tour-dates">{{cite web|title=Vincent Ingala - Shows and Tour Dates|url=http://vincentingala.com/2013/shows/|website=vincentingala.com|accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> He has recorded and performed with numerous other instrumental artists such as [[Peter White (musician)|Peter White]], [[Dave Koz]], [[Mindi Abair]], [[Kirk Whalum]], [[Rick Braun]], [[David Benoit]], [[Keiko Matsui]], [[Earl Klugh]], [[Paul Taylor (saxophonist)|Paul Taylor]], [[Steve Oliver]], [[Michael Lington]], [[Gregg Karukas]], [[Jonathan Fritzen]], and [[Chris Geith]]. 


==Discography==
==Discography==

Latest revision as of 19:25, 30 April 2024

Vincent Ingala
Vincent Ingala performing in St. Helena, California, in August 2021.
Background information
Birth nameVincent Ingala
Born (1992-12-10) December 10, 1992 (age 31)
OriginProspect, Connecticut, United States
GenresSmooth jazz, urban jazz, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer
Instrument(s)Saxophone, Guitar, Drums
Years active2010–present
Websitevincentingala.com

Vincent Ingala (born December 10, 1992) is a contemporary/urban jazz multi-instrumentalist.[1] The tenor saxophone is his main instrument of choice, though he plays drums, guitar, piano, and sings as well. He has released seven albums, his most recent being released on September 17, 2021.

Biography[edit]

Ingala was born in Prospect, Connecticut, to parents Leo and Dawn Ingala. At age four, he started playing the drums when his parents bought him a drum set for Christmas. As he got older he learned to play the guitar, the piano, and later the saxophone at age 10.[1] He is self taught on all instruments. As a teenager, he played the local restaurant and club circuit. His father was a mobile disc jockey, which introduced Vincent to many different styles of music, including 50s rock ’n’ roll, soul, funk, R&B, and also smooth jazz.[2]

His debut album North End Soul, released in 2010, featured smooth jazz and R&B tracks played on the saxophone, guitar, and piano. At seventeen years old, Ingala did the recording, composing, and producing for the album.[3] The song "It Is What It Is" peaked at No. 14 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs.

Ingala's second album Can't Stop Now, released in 2012, features keyboardist Gregg Karukas and pianist Jonathan Fritzén. He wrote or co-wrote seven of the album's tracks, and programmed and composed the album.[citation needed] Can't Stop Now peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard Jazz Albums.[4] It also reached No. 15 on SmoothJazz.com's Year End 2014 Top 50 Albums, and had five songs place in the top 10 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs, including "Wish I Was There" at No. 1.

His third album, Coast to Coast, was released in 2015. The album name reflects his move from the east coast (Connecticut) to the west coast (Long Beach, California). Ingala did the programming, composing, producing, and vocals for the album. The album peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Jazz Albums,[4] and placed at No. 5 on the SmoothJazz.com's 2015 Top 50 Year End Chart.[5] "When I'm With You" and "Coast To Coast" both peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs.

His fourth album was Christmas, released in 2016. Guest artists on the album include Ariana Savalas, Steve Oliver, and Justin Shandor.[6] It features smooth jazz renditions of several Christmas songs played on the saxophone, piano, and guitar. Ingala performs the majority of the vocals.[7]

In 2018, Ingala departed from being an independent artist and signed with record label Shanachie, releasing Personal Touch.[8] Ingala performed all instruments for all 10 tracks on the album, and wrote all but two of them. The song “Snap, Crackle, Pop” went to No. 1 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart for five weeks. 

Ingala has performed throughout the USA and in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Mexico, Indonesia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Africa.[9] He has recorded and performed with numerous other instrumental artists such as Peter White, Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun, David Benoit, Keiko Matsui, Earl Klugh, Paul Taylor, Steve Oliver, Michael Lington, Gregg Karukas, Jonathan Fritzen, and Chris Geith. 

Discography[edit]

Album Release date
North End Soul June 29, 2010
Can't Stop Now June 14, 2012
Coast to Coast May 1, 2015
Christmas November 18, 2016
Personal Touch April 27, 2018
Echoes from the Heart February 21, 2020
Fire and Desire September 17, 2021

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Collar, Matt. "Vincent Ingala - Biography on iTunes". itunes.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Bio @ vincentingala.com". vincentingala.com. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  3. ^ "North End Soul". www.cdbaby.com. CD Baby. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Vincent Ingala - Awards @ allmusic". www.allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  5. ^ "SmoothJazz.com Top 50 Album Chart For 2015". www.smoothjazz.com. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Christmas on CDBaby". www.cdbaby.com. CD Baby. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Christmas on iTunes". www.itunes.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Personal Touch by Vincent Ingala". itunes.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Vincent Ingala - Shows and Tour Dates". vincentingala.com. Retrieved 8 May 2016.

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