Jazz Vocalist: Tess

Female vocalist Tess boasts a performance experience that far exceeds her age. Tess didn't wait around for her dream; she made it happen. Just months after graduating from the Hart School of Music, Tess embarked on a six-month tour in Hong Kong, performing six nights a week at one of Asia's premier jazz venues. Her time in Asia gave her an insider's look at the music industry and the chance to meet incredible musicians, as well as discover a wealth of new music. This experience has shaped Tess into a seasoned and adaptable jazz, R&B, soul, and pop vocalist. Her talent and charm captivated many, including one of Asia's leading music agencies.

Tess has had the privilege of studying jazz with world-renowned bassist Nat Reeves, trombonist Steve Davis, and singers Dena DeRose and Shawnn Monteiro. She has graced countless venues across New England and has had the honor of sharing the stage with numerous jazz icons, including Rene McLean, Nat Reeves, Dezron Douglas, Steve Davis, Eric McPherson, Randy Johnson, Rich Goldstein, Mike Renzi, Eric Bloom, Eric Alexander, David Hazeltine, Jim Rotondi, Joe Farnsworth, Jimmy Greene, and many more.

Tess has also recorded and toured with Grammy Award-winning Bernard Purdie (Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles) and James Cammack. She has also had the pleasure of opening for Grammy Award-winning artists Dionne Warwick and Arturo Sandoval.