“tenacious… clearly in possession of virtuoso talents” – New York Times
Grace Kelly is an unequivocal musical prodigy: a singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and bandleader. Also, she has rocked the jazz world through sold-out concerts and fifteen acclaimed albums. Further, her resume includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and joining the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, Berklee College of Music’s Board of Trustees named her its youngest member.
Grace’s early career highlights include performing at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration at age sixteen. Additionally, at fourteen she performed as a soloist with the Boston Pops, playing an original composition with the legendary orchestra. Since then, she has led her band in over 1,000 shows across thirty-five countries. Moreover, she’s performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center, Moscow Symphony Hall, and international jazz festivals. Critics tout her scorching saxophone stylings and purring vocals, and she has performed and recorded with renowned artists. Here, these include Lin Manuel-Miranda, Dave Brubeck, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Huey Lewis, Harry Connick Jr., and Jon Batiste. Also, Gloria Estefan, Questlove, and Wynton Marsalis.
Grace’s latest release, 2024’s At The Movies: Grace Kelly with Strings, was inspired by Charlie Parker with Strings. This remains one of Grace’s all-time favorite albums. Additionally, the album reflects her love of classic and contemporary movies. Here, she reimagines some of her favorite movie music as well as songs by legendary film composers. Furthermore, fresh arrangements showcase her signature sound.
“Grace Kelly plays with intelligence, wit and feeling. She has a great amount of natural ability and the ability to adapt. That is the hallmark of a first-class jazz musician.” – Wynton Marsalis
“A highly accomplished musician with a charismatic and contagiously uplifting stage presence.” – Jon Batiste
Recommended for fans of Joshua Redman, Emmet Cohen, Christian McBride and Branford Marsalis.
