Vocalist

Whether unearthing forgotten rarities or performing 20th-century standards, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant makes every song unmistakably her own. Driven by curiosity, she seeks songs with strong narratives, unexpected twists, humor, and power dynamics that interrogate or subvert the status quo.

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Cécile McLorin Salvant

Berklee College of Music

Whether unearthing forgotten rarities or reimagining 20th-century standards, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant(Opens in a new window) makes every song unmistakably her own. Each piece on her setlist unfolds like a fully realized drama—beautiful, complex, and thought-provoking. 

As is tradition, the DR Big Band kicks off the new year with a lavish music party that can send anyone straight into jazz heaven.

DR Big Bands New Year's Concert

DR Koncerthuset

Hailed as “her generation’s most imaginative and thrilling jazz interpreter” (Spin), vocalist and composer Cécile McLorin Salvant is much admired for beguiling projects that bring fresh perspectives to jazz performance through dramatic storytelling, vivid historical context, and daring original composition.

Vocalist

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Events

Upcoming events

10 - 11 Jan, 2026

DR Big Bands New Year's Concert · DR Big Band

Feb 5, 2026

Cécile McLorin Salvant · Cal Performances

Past events

Nov 1, 2025

Cécile McLorin Salvant · Celebrity Series of Boston

Nov 1, 2025

Cécile McLorin Salvant · Berklee College of Music

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