Grace Kelly

GRACE KELLY with STRINGS At the Movies https://youtu.be/hMbEkjZcKTQ?si=1j9xr2ZYNKWT621s Acclaimed jazz saxophonist, singer, composer, songwriter Grace Kelly comes with a 15-piece large ensemble including strings; taking us on a musical journey to Hollywood and giving new life to some of the silver-screens greatest tunes. You’ll enjoy dynamic and reimagined versions of favorite movie music featuring Grace’s enchanting vocals and exuberant saxophone playing (Disney Medley, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mission Impossible, etc.) as well as songs by legendary film composers: John Williams and Ennio Morricone and contemporary artist like Billie Eilish (No Time To Die from the latest James Bond film). This brand new project and album, Grace Kelly with Strings At The Movies was inspired by her favorite jazz album, Charlie Parker with Strings, and her love of classic and contemporary movies. A must-see performance. Grace’s infectious positivity and charismatic stage presence will bring a smile to everyone. Joining Grace for this concert is an all-star cast led by Bryan Carter, Tony & Grammy Award-winning conductor/arranger/producer. PRESS: “…broad tone and tenacious flow on the alto saxophone, clearly in possession of virtuoso talents… impressive singing voice, flitting among a range of styles.” – NY Times "charismatic and immensely talented... all the chops in the world" - Downbeat Magazine "(A) jazz innovator... making jazz young" - BILLBOARD BIO: An unequivocal musical prodigy and band leader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – all before reaching her mid-twenties. Grace’s early career featured performances at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration at age 16 and as a soloist with the Boston Pops at age 14 playing an original composition arranged for the legendary orchestra; she has since then played over 1,000 shows as bandleader in 35 countries at venues like the Kennedy Center and Moscow Symphony Hall and for the Montreal, Newport, and Montreux international jazz festivals. Touted for her scorching saxophone stylings and purring vocals, Kelly has performed and recorded with renowned artists including Lin Manuel-Miranda, Dave Brubeck, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Huey Lewis, Harry Connick Jr., Gloria Estefan, Questlove, and Wynton Marsalis. Grace won the 2018 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, has several ASCAP Composer Awards, Boston Music Awards, and multiple DownBeat magazine awards to her credit, and has appeared as a featured performer in films and television. In addition to her stint in the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she was showcased in the acclaimed documentary Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story, and in Amazon’s Emmy-nominated original series, Bosch. In 2022, Grace joined the Board of Trustees of Berklee College of Music as the youngest member.