Grace Kelly

Critical Acclaim

Clearly in possession of virtuoso talents impressive singing voice, flitting among a range of styles, says the NEW YORK TIMES. Grace plays with intelligence, wit and feeling, states WYNTON MARSALIS. A highly accomplished musician with a charismatic and contagiously uplifting stage presence, says JON BATISTE. "Finest young saxophonist on the scene today, raves DAVID SANBORN.

Overview

Acclaimed Saxophonist, Singer, Songwriter, Composer & Bandleader GRACE KELLY is an unequivocal musical prodigy. Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 13 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, all before reaching her mid-twenties!

Performance Highlights

Kelly has played over 900 shows as bandleader in 35 countries at venues like the Kennedy Center and Moscow Symphony Hall as well as for the Montreal, Newport, and Montreux international jazz festivals.

Collaborations

Touted for her scorching saxophone stylings and purring vocals, Kelly has performed and recorded with renowned artists including:

• Dave Brubeck
• Lee Konitz
• Phil Woods
• Harry Connick Jr.
• Gloria Estefan
• Questlove
• Jon Batiste
• Wynton Marsalis

Awards and Recognition

Kelly was named 9 times consecutively in the Annual Downbeat Magazine's Critics Poll "Rising Star Alto Saxophone". "I've heard the future of jazz and it is Grace Kelly," says NPR MUSIC.