Nnenna Freelon September 28, 2007

Winner of the Billie Holiday Award by the Academy du Jazz, this refreshing and original entertainer has earned a global fan base for her performances and recordings over the last decade. The big band that helped define the sound of swing has been a propulsive force in jazz for over 70 years! Led by the legendary pianist from the 1930s until his death 50 years later and more recently by alumni saxophonist Frank Foster and trombonist Grover Mitchell, the orchestra enjoys a truly global following.