New York Times Critics’ Pick and two-time UK Sunday Times Top Ten Jazz CD of the Year, Anglo-Afro-Caribbean vocalist Tessa Souter is a “beguiling artist who infuses everything she interprets with voluptuous intelligence and keen emotional insight” (KQED Arts). Tessa previews songs from her upcoming album, ESP: The Erik Satie Project, a tribute to Erik Satie’s jazz sensibility, featuring stunning rearrangements (with added lyrics) of his most famous melodies. Joining her are recent Grammy winner, pianist Luis Perdomo, two-time Grammy-winning bassist Boris Kozlov, and legendary drummer Billy Drummond. “One of the few exceptional standouts in the crowded field of female jazz singers” (Los Angeles Times).

PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Tessa Souter, vocals
Luis Perdomo, piano
Boris Kozlov, bass
Billy Drummond, drums