Isabella Hallia is a Montréal-based jazz vocalist whose lyrical voice and warm, resonant tone bring fresh sensitivity to the timeless sound of traditional vocal jazz. Drawing inspiration from icons such as Anita O’Day, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, and Mel Tormé, Isabella performs original compositions written in the tradition of the Great American Songbook alongside thoughtfully reinterpreted and self-arranged standards. Dedicated to preserving the legacy of traditional jazz, she offers audiences an authentic and emotionally engaging experience that bridges tradition and individuality.

Career highlights include receiving the Jury’s Favorite Award and performing at Carnegie Hall at age seventeen through the American Protégé International Competition, headlining Montréal’s iconic jazz venue Upstairs, and producing a three-track live demo in 2024 with support from a FACTOR Professional Development grant. In 2025, she toured with her trio across Quebec and Ontario, performing at six major jazz festivals and opening for Madeleine Peyroux at the 45th annual Montréal International Jazz Festival.

In October 2026, Isabella released her debut album, Isabella Hallia: A Formal Introduction. The project—a collection of three original compositions and personalized arrangements of jazz standards—serves as a musical self-portrait and the centrepiece of her most recent Canadian and European tour, supported by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec. She headlined in some of the world’s iconic jazz clubs (namely, PizzaExpress, Peggy’s Skylight, Yardbird Suite, Frankie’s Jazz Club, and more). Through this album, Isabella aims to share a more intimate and personal side of her artistry, inviting audiences to connect with her deep love of the jazz tradition.