Acclaimed New York vocalist Catherine Russell arrives in Bilbao to deliver an essential evening of timeless vocal jazz. 🎶

Grammy Award winner and internationally celebrated for her elegance and musical depth, the artist takes the stage at Teatro Campos Elíseos.

🎶 CATHERINE RUSSELL

📅 19 November 2026

🕐 20:00

📍 Teatro Campos Elíseos, Bilbao

🎟️ 37 / 52 €

📖 One of the defining voices of modern jazz

Praised by The Wall Street Journal as “one of the outstanding singers of our time,” Catherine Russell stands out for her commanding interpretive skill and reverence for musical tradition. Her acclaimed discography includes standout albums such as Strictly Romancin’, honoured with the 2012 Prix du Jazz Vocal by the French Jazz Academy, and Bring It Back (2014).

A featured performer on the Grammy-winning soundtrack for the acclaimed television series Boardwalk Empire, Russell recently saw her latest recording climb to the number one spot on the JazzWeek chart. Furthermore, her last two albums each earned Grammy nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

🎶 Musical heritage and an illustrious career

Born into musical royalty, Russell is the daughter of Luis Russell, the legendary pianist, composer, and musical director for Louis Armstrong, and Carline Ray, a pioneering vocalist, guitarist, and bassist with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.

Over her extensive global career, Russell has performed, toured, and recorded with iconic artists such as David Bowie, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, The Holmes Brothers, Wynton Marsalis, and Rosanne Cash, contributing to more than 200 albums.

✨ A rare opportunity to experience a true vocal jazz master live on stage in Bilbao.