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Grace Kelly

4 concerts

Grace Kelly, born in the U.S., is a celebrated jazz singer-saxophonist known for her 15 albums and performances at venues like the Hollywood Bowl. She has collaborated with Lin Manuel-Miranda and Wynton Marsalis and won accolades like the 2018 John Lennon Songwriting Contest's "Song of the Year." Grace is a Berklee trustee and has won nine Downbeat Critics Polls as a "Rising Star Alto Saxophone." Her TV and film appearances include Amazon's Bosch.

Wycliffe Gordon

1 concert

Wycliffe Gordon, born in Georgia, is a renowned trombonist known for his work with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under Wynton Marsalis. He’s collaborated with jazz greats like Gillespie, Henderson, and Horn. Gordon, who composed the NPR theme, excels in jazz and gospel with albums like "Slidin' Home." He also wrote the score for the silent film "Body and Soul." Known for his versatile style, he draws inspiration from Armstrong and Teagarden and has a music school in Augusta, GA.