Tiffany Austin- "Feeling Good"

Vocalist Tiffany Austin brings her "Feeling Good" program to Keys Jazz Bistro, featuring American Songbook chestnuts that promise to put a smile on your face and make you dance. Austin draws from blues, swing, spirituals, R&B, bebop, post-bop, and her Louisiana Creole heritage to create soul-steeped affirmations that blend tradition with contemporary energy.

Since her acclaimed 2015 debut Nothing But Soul, Austin has established herself as a formidable vocalist and songwriter who has shared stages with jazz luminaries including Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her performances span prestigious venues from Birdland and Dizzy's Den in NYC to Walt Disney Concert Hall and the SFJAZZ Center.

Austin's stage presence radiates natural ease and intimacy. Reviews describe her as "naturally comfortable with the audience, interacting as if in a room with friends" before seamlessly slipping into performance mode with great vocal control. Her scatting has drawn comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald, while her ability to navigate high notes recalls Minnie Riperton. One critic noted how she "deftly navigated rapidly shifting harmonies" and delivered performances with "elegant, unbowed spirit."

The evening's focus on joyful American Songbook standards follows Austin's pattern of creating themed shows that celebrate different aspects of jazz heritage. Previous Keys Jazz Bistro performances have included her "Sweet Swing" program featuring songs like "Honeysuckle Rose" and "I Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl," showcasing her ability to infuse classic material with fresh interpretation while maintaining deep respect for the tradition.

Austin holds a Juris Doctor from Berkeley Law but chose music over law, a decision that has brought her voice to stages across Europe, Asia, and Australasia, as well as nationally televised programming. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling make each performance feel both deeply rooted in jazz history and vibrantly alive in the present moment.