Jamez McCorkle
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Born1989 or 1990 (age 34–35)[1]
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
AlmamaterCurtis Institute of Music
OccupationOpera singer
Jamez McCorkle | |
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| Born | 1989 or 1990 (age 34–35)[1] New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Curtis Institute of Music |
| Occupation | Opera singer |
Jamez McCorkle (/dʒəˈmɛz/ jə-MEZZ;[2] born 1989/1990) is an American opera singer.[1][3][4] A tenor, he is known for originating the title role in the 2022 opera Omar.[1][4]
McCorkle was born in New Orleans.[1] His mother, who was very supportive of him, died just before his college auditions.[5] McCorkle originally focused on piano before switching to voice, later graduating from the Curtis Institute of Music.[1]
