Theo Bleckmann

An eclectic singer, in both influences and repertoire, Grammy-nominated Theo Bleckmann creates music that is emotional and sophisticated, yet playful and accessible. His albums contain bold concepts, from recordings of Las Vegas torch standards and bar favorites to his latest—a tribute to icon Kate Bush, similarly a dexterous and daring singer. Bleckmann’s collaborations range from jazz artists such as Ambrose Akinmusire, Ben Monder and John Hollenbeck, to avant-garde luminaries such as Meredith Monk, Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, and John Zorn—prompting The New York Times to dub him “a vocalist of inventive instinct and assiduous musicality.” His recordings have been listed amongst DownBeat and NPR best-of lists and his musicianship never fails to excite with new twists and turns.