Lizz Wright / Kenny Banks Sr.

Lizz Wright brings her warm, expressive voice in an intimate duo concert with pianist Kenny Banks Sr. Music at the intersection of jazz, gospel and soul, featuring work from their new duo album and a deep focus on connection and human stories. Lizz Wright is one of the great voices of contemporary American music. For more than twenty years, her work has transcended social boundaries, carried by a deep sense of humanity and connection. At age 23, she signed with Verve Records for her debut album Salt (2003), which immediately reached the top of the Billboard jazz charts. With her unmistakable timbre, Wright reflects the rich cultural layering of America. She moves beneath the surface of history and gives it a new voice, always seeking connection. In doing so, she switches effortlessly between inner reflection and expression, between individual quest and shared experience. Her music embraces the beauty of reality and creates a sense of home. For this intimate duo concert, she is accompanied by pianist Kenny Banks Sr. Together they present work from their new duo album, which will be released in 2026.