Judi Jackson
ABOUT
Judi Jackson “My American Songbook”
Neo-soul and jazz vocalist Judi Jackson—one of the most captivating voices of her generation—has performed on many prestigious stages with her expressive, jazz-diva-inspired vocal style. Bringing her emotional, melancholic tone to the festival stage, Jackson will offer audiences a sophisticated soul–jazz evening with her new project My American Songbook, featuring songs by iconic artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone.
Jackson released her debut album Blame It on My Youth in 2017, followed a year later by Live in London. She was awarded Jazz FM’s Best Jazz Vocalist of the Year in 2020, and in 2021 released her latest album, Grace.
Judi Jackson, Vocals
Samuel Watts, Piano
Mikele Montolli, Bass
Benjamin Brown, Drums