Experience the electrifying jazz artistry of Grace Kelly as she returns to the Shalin Liu Performance Center for a special concert celebrating the music that launched her extraordinary career. A true prodigy on the saxophone, Grace has been a bandleader, composer, and performer since her teens, playing over 1,000 shows in 35 countries and lighting up iconic stages from the Kennedy Center to major international jazz festivals.
For this performance, Grace refocuses on her deep jazz foundation—swing, groove, and fearless improvisation—bringing the spotlight back to the traditions and mentors that shaped her sound. A multiple-time DownBeat “Rising Star” honoree, she has shared the stage with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, and Lee Konitz. Expect a vibrant, high-energy evening of soulful saxophone, expressive vocals, and spontaneous musical conversation, as Grace reconnects with her roots in one of her most personal and dynamic jazz performances yet.
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