Kandace Springs

“Kandace Springs’s voice is undeniable. It’s one of those generational voices; from the first note, you know it’s special.” – The Washington Post

Since the release of her debut album Soul Eyes in 2016, Kandace Springs has solidified her position as one of the premiere jazz/soul singers of our time. Her musical journey began when her father brought home an old upright piano that a family friend was throwing out; within weeks she had taught herself to play the theme from Soul Train. Suitably impressed, her father arranged for lessons from friend and neighbor Reggie Wooten, of the renowned Wooten Brothers.

Described as having “a voice that could melt snow” by her late mentor and collaborator Prince, the Nashville native has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Springs has performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall and at legendary jazz festivals including Newport and Monterey.

Springs has also collaborated with greats like Norah Jones, the Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, drummer/producer Karriem Riggins, Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride, and David Sanborn. A special talent, she embodies the same spirit and soul of the great vocalists of the past on whose shoulders she stands, from legendary vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae to Nina Simone and Roberta Flack.

Springs now embarks on her most ambitious tribute yet, with the 2025 album release and accompanying tour of Lady in Satin, her recreation of Billie Holiday’s iconic album. Together with the world-renowned 60-piece Orquestra Classica de Espinho, Springs has lovingly reinvented and reimagined the album in its entirety.