Jazz Articles about Vanessa Collier

About Vanessa Collier

Take Five With...

Take Five with Saxophonist/Singer/Guitarist Vanessa Collier

by AAJ Staff
April 22, 2025

Meet Vanessa Collier Vanessa Collier's sixth album Do It My Own Way was recently released on Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. The second single “Wild As a Rainstorm," which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ...

Album Review

Vanessa Collier: Meeting My Shadow

Read "Meeting My Shadow" reviewed by James Nadal

by James Nadal
July 22, 2017

During the golden age of rhythm and blues, the saxophonist, who often doubled on vocals, was the leader of the band, and the star of the show. Fast forward, and we find Vanessa Collier who is all of the above, and also a genuine quadruple threat. With an honored degree from Berklee, and having spent several years honing her sax skills with bluesman Joe Louis Walker, her sophomore release Meeting My Shadow shows her terrific ability on blues toned alto ...