Jacqueline Tabor

A commanding voice. A story in every song. Jacqueline Tabor, The Seattle Chanteuse, brings jazz, blues, and swing to life with performances that invite audiences to learn, laugh, and feel the music. Her warmth creates a sense of connection—audiences arrive as strangers and leave as friends.

A 2026 Earshot Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, four-time Earshot Jazz Vocalist of the Year, and Seattle–Kobe Sister City Association Award recipient, Jacqueline is a vocalist and bandleader rooted in Seattle’s music community. She moves from intimate ballads to spirited, danceable grooves, bringing emotional depth and a storyteller’s attention to every lyric.

Her work spans small ensembles, big bands, and symphonic performances. A member of the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, she has appeared at Seattle Jazz Fellowship, Jazz Alley, Benaroya Hall, and The Triple Door, with international performances in Japan. In 2026, she performed as a vocalist and dancer in She’s Got Rhythm, which won the Gregory Award for Outstanding Dance and Movement.

With Barcelona-born pianist and composer Marina Albero, Jacqueline co-leads Don’t Explain, a collaborative project that weaves music and spoken word through themes of resilience, social justice, and the legacies of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Following a sold-out album release performance at The Triple Door in May 2026, Tabor and Albero will return to the venue on May 19, 2027, with a new iteration of the production.

Her recordings include What a Wonderful World, The Jazz in You, The Lady in the Gown, All Shades of Blues, and Don’t Explain. Across her recordings and live performances, Jacqueline brings a deep respect for musical history and a belief in music’s ability to build community.