A 9-time Grammy nominee, Tierney Sutton is known for her impeccable voice and superbly imaginative arrangements. Sutton is heralded for her ability to transform even the most familiar song into a revelation; she is a story-teller.
Her 15 recordings as leader has seen the band pay tribute to the music of Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra, and Sting. Her 2013 Joni Mitchell tribute, “After Blue” featured NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws as well as jazz vocal legend Al Jarreau. Her latest album, “Paris Sessions 2” features Serge Merlaud, Keven Axt and Hubert Laws.
Since 1993, Sutton has fronted The Tierney Sutton Band which has featured instrumental virtuosos Christian Jacob, Trey Henry, Kevin Axt and Ray Brinker. After 29 years together with the same personnel, Tierney has recently opened the band to exciting new members, yet retaining the same creative, united energy that has fueled the last 3 decades.
