Jacqui Naylor (vocals), Art Khu (piano & guitar), Phil Steen (bass), Ele Howell (drums)
Jacqui Naylor is an internationally acclaimed American jazz vocalist and songwriter known for her ability to skillfully interpret a diverse repertoire, with a deeply rich, soulful voice and innovative approach to jazz standards, rock anthems and her own original music. She has recorded eleven albums, many making exclusive “top-ten” lists, her music featured in ad campaigns, TV shows and films, including a documentary made about her. Naylor attributes her unique sound to the tight and spontaneous interplay between she and her long-time, extremely talented bandmates. The musicians in this esteemed quartet have played together for more than a decade and include young drum star, Ele Howell, also touring with Ravi Coltrane and Christian Scott. What Naylor and her band achieve on stage together is nothing short of explosive!
“Naylor remains one of the most superbly arresting vocalists around.” JazzTimes
“She excels as a sensitive song interpreter with unerring intonation.” Downbeat