Festival Main Stage
Sunday, June 8
: 7:30 pm
Is she the next Nina Simone? Or maybe Billie Holiday? Lizz Wright's seductive blend of soul and jazz is hard to classify, but the quality of her music is a sure thing. Growing up in Georgia, Wright was surrounded by music. From gospel to R&B, the multitude of styles she experienced is reflected in her original compositions. In addition to her own songs, Wright covers artists from Led Zeppelin to Neil Young, Fats Waller to Tina Turner. Her star in the vocal jazz world has been shining brightly since her 2003 debut release Salt, and she shows no signs of falling from the sky anytime soon.