Gracie Jay
Multi talented arranger and vocalist, Gracie Jay has performed and recorded with artists including Cyrille Aimee, Nicholas Payton, Camille Thurman, Jamison Ross and more. Her written works have been performed by groups including the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Next Generation Big Band, and the New Guard Big Band. Part of a rare, niche category of talented female vocalists, Gracie is a powerful force on stage, simultaneously writing and arranging for the same large-ensembles she masterfully sings for.
In addition to her success as an arranger and jazz vocalist, Gracie works on a number of side projects including her role as the lead singer for the Colorado-based band, J-Calvin, Public Opinion of North Carolina, and of course her own solo and group projects. Hired for her diverse artistic contributions, Gracie is known for elevating every group she’s invited to. Performances
with these groups include the Tuscon Jazz Festival, French Quarter Festival, Telluride JazzFestival and more.
Music education has always been a part of Gracie’s career. She actively hosts classes and workshops, and directs choirs and large ensembles. Gracie dedicated three years to working with
young musicians as the music director at Academy Del Sol, a K-8 charter school. She recently served as an adjunct professor at Loyola University of New Orleans. Gracie received her Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance and Professional Music from
Berklee College of Music. In 2020, she received her Masters degree in Arranging and Composition from North Carolina Central University under the tutelage of Joey Calderazzo,
Branford Marsalis, and Brian Horton.

Wrenn Van

Having been gigging around the Front Range of Colorado for more than seven years, Wrenn Van is now embarking on much larger projects before she leaves for Nashville in the fall of 2024. Wrenn is a singer-songwriter from Lafayette, Colorado. She has recently formed a new band, The Wrenn Van Band, with some of Colorado's premier musicians. Her performances include an exciting mixture of soulful originals with influences from folk, funk, pop and jazz, and eclectic covers; all of which are brought to life and given new vibes by her signature vocals that that have been turning heads for years. Her resumé ranges from commercial jingles to live performances. Some of the notable venues she has played include The Fox and Aggie Theaters, Arise Music Festival, Boulder International Film Festival, Boulder Creek Festival, and Fort Collins Music Experiment (FoCoMX), as well as upcoming performances at eTown and summer festivals.