Tessa Souter

English jazz vocalist Tessa Souter is a deeply artful performer, known for her rich contralto voice and an adventurous approach to song choice, favoring lesser performed standards and contemporary pop hits, as well as her own originals and original lyrics penned for standards. Initially a writer, she transitioned into a singing career in the early '90s following a move to the United States. She debuted with a series of well-received albums, including 2004's Listen Love, 2008's Nights of Key Largo and 2009's Obsession; setting her originals next to songs by the Beatles, Nick Drake, and Wayne Shorter, among others. An equally eclectic and intimate small group vibe marked 2012's classical-leaning Beyond the Blue and 2018's Picture in Black and White.