Vanessa Collier

Critical Acclaim

"In addition to her soulful vocals she brings a mighty sax to the table," raves BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE. "Collier's sax playing is beautifully smooth and mercurial, timed to perfection..." states ROCK & BLUES MUSE. "'Heart on the Line' is Collier's fourth album, and it makes clear why she has won the admiration not only of Joe Louis Walker, but also of Buddy Guy..." says GLIDE MAGAZINE (Album Review). "For an unforgettable performance and to experience a genuine warmth felt by the entire audience, you must see this talented performer. Vanessa Collier is an incredible musician..." states ALLMUSIC.

Awards and Recognition

5x-Blues Music Award Winner & 15x-Blues Music Award Nominated Saxophonist, Singer & Songwriter VANESSA COLLIER won the Blues Music Award for "Horn Player of the Year" in 2019, 2020 & 2025. In 2022, she won "Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year" and was Nominated in 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2025!

Performance Style

Collier delivers head-turning, fiery & passionate performances as a master musician who weaves Blues, Funk, Soul, R&B, and Rock into every show with her stellar band. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone & witty songwriting, Vanessa is blazing a trail, racking up an impressive arsenal of honors. She has singled herself out as an artist of distinction having been Nominated for 15 Blues Music Awards since 2017.

Testimonials

"[Vanessa Collier] came onstage with me... she's playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was amazing," raves BUDDY GUY. In 2024, Vanessa was Nominated for the "B.B. King Entertainer of the Year" Award at the Blues Music Awards, given every year to the most outstanding live performer!