Lauren Mitchell

Lauren Mitchell hails from Bradenton, Florida, but in 2021 Ms Mitchell relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana to expand her musical knowledge and influences. Most recently, in August 2022, she recorded as a guest vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra for their upcoming album “Basie Swings The Blues”, alongside vocalists Keb’ Mo, Carmen Bradford, Bobby Rush, and Bettye LaVette, among others. Scotty Barnhart, Director of The Count Basie Orchestra, has said that “Lauren is one of the most important blues artists working today.”