Described as, "untarnished by the politics of music" (Jazz Music Archives) and "at home alongside more contemporary exponents of improvising singing" (LoudMouth, AU) Oakland-based artist, 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition semi-finalist and 2017 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition runner-up, Danielle Wertz, has rapidly gained national acclaim.
Her debut album, Intertwined, was ranked #4 on Capital Bop's list of "Best DC Jazz Albums of 2017" and has continued to receive high praise since its release. Since relocating to California in 2017, Danielle has quickly gained recognition as one of the Bay Area’s most in-demand jazz vocalists.
For this unique performance, Danielle brings her quintet to the Art Boutiki to present brand new original compositions and arrangements just two days before heading into the studio to record her next album. Featuring: Keith Ganz on guitar, Sam Priven on alto saxophone, Javier Santiago on piano, Owen Clapp on bass and Evan Hyde on drums.
There are two ways to enjoy this show. in-person at the Art Boutiki ($25) or online (pay-what-you-can, $5.00 minimum, or FREE if you subscribe to the livestream bundle).