Fri Jul 31
Multi talented arranger and vocalist, Gracie Jay has performed, written, and recorded with artists including Cyrille Aimee, Camille Thurman, Jamison Ross and more. Her compositions and arrangements have been performed by groups including Grammy award winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Part of a rare, niche category of talented female vocalists, Gracie is a powerful force on stage, simultaneously writing and arranging for the same large-ensembles she masterfully sings for.
Jason Marsalis seemed destined for a life in music. Raised in New Orleans within one of jazz’s most celebrated families, he grew up under the guidance of his father, Ellis Marsalis, the revered pianist, educator, and patriarch of the Marsalis musical dynasty. As both a performer and composer, Marsalis demonstrates remarkable sensitivity, nuance, and imagination. His playing goes beyond technical precision or rhythmic power; whether behind the drum set or at the vibraphone, he approaches music as an act of creation, shaping each performance with depth, texture, and emotional insight.
Gracie Jay - vocals
Ryan Hanseler - piano
William Ledbetter - bass
Jason Marsalis - drums