“Perhaps the brightest star among jazz singers under 40.” Los Angeles Times

“Perfect pitch and enunciation, a playful sense of humor, a rich and varied tonal palette, a supple sense of swing, exquisite taste in songs and phrasing and a deep connection to lyrics.” The New York Times

A young jazz star with an old soul, Cécile McLorin Salvant is among the most exciting singers of her generation. Credited with carrying on the legacy of legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, the Santa Barbara favorite returns as part of the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, featuring several of today’s most remarkable young jazz talents performing familiar jazz standards, forgotten folk songs, rare blues tunes and unique compositions.