Cecile McLorin Salvant September 25, 2012

Salvant is a French-American jazz singer. Growing critical acclaim highlights her unique interpretations of jazz and blues standards and her ability to tackle compositions rarely performed among today's jazz vocalists. Salvant enjoys popularity internationally, and has performed with renowned musicians such as Jean-Francois Bonnel and Dan Nimmer. She was a first prize winner at the prestigious 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Jazz Competition.