Tierney Sutton
Grammy-Nominated Jazz Vocalist
Nine-time Grammy-nominated vocalist known for impeccable phrasing and innovative interpretations of jazz standards and Great American Songbook.
About
Tierney Sutton is a nine-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist who emerged in the 1990s with a fresh approach to jazz singing blending impeccable musicianship and emotional depth. Since 1993, she has fronted The Tierney Sutton Band, an incorporated partnership with pianist Christian Jacob, bassists Trey Henry and Kevin Axt, and drummer Ray Brinker. Raised in Milwaukee and currently based in Los Angeles and Paris, she is recognized as one of the most-lauded jazz vocalists of her generation.
Music Style
Sutton uses her voice as an instrument with imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook and jazz standards. Her approach emphasizes collaborative innovation, sophisticated arrangements, and a profound commitment to storytelling through music.
Background
- Hometown
- Omaha, Nebraska (grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
- Instruments
- vocals
- Active
- 1990s-present
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