Dee Dee Bridgewater

Dee Dee Bridgewater, born in Memphis, Tennessee, is a Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist and actress. Renowned for her unique interpretations of standards and re-envisioning jazz classics, she blends jazz with R&B and soul. She has collaborated with legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Bill Charlap, releasing acclaimed albums such as "Dear Ella" and "Eleanora Fagan: To Billie With Love". An NEA Jazz Master, she is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador.