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Lizz Wright

6 concerts

Raised in Georgia, vocalist Wright gained national recognition at 22 in a Billie Holiday tribute tour. She released her debut album Salt in 2003 with Verve Records, topping Billboard contemporary jazz charts. Wright later released albums including Dreaming Wide Awake, Fellowship, and the live album Holding Space via her own label.

Jon Faddis

1 concert

Jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis burst onto the scene as a teen, famed for Dizzy Gillespie-like technique and remarkable range. He played with Lionel Hampton and Charles Mingus, recorded Pablo albums incl. a duet with Oscar Peterson, and became musical director of the Carnegie Hall Jazz Orchestra (1993).

Vanessa Rubin

Vanessa Rubin, born in Cleveland, is a jazz singer known for her work with greats like Pharoah Sanders and Lionel Hampton. She has recorded several acclaimed albums for Novus, including a tribute to Carmen McRae.