About the Artist

Catherine Russell is a Grammy-winning jazz and blues vocalist from New York City, celebrated for a warm, swinging sound and masterful song interpretation. The daughter of bandleader Luis Russell—Louis Armstrong’s longtime musical director—and pioneering musician Carline Ray, she blends jazz heritage with contemporary polish. A former tour and studio collaborator with David Bowie and Steely Dan, Russell headlines globally and records acclaimed albums, including the recent duo release My Ideal, a Grammy nominee for Best Jazz Vocal Album.