Kelly Johnson Tickets

Kelly Johnson is a distinguished jazz vocalist and educator renowned for her intimate interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Drawing inspiration from Carmen McRae, Abbey Lincoln, and Ella Fitzgerald, she combines precision, warmth, and storytelling in every performance. Based in the Northwest, Kelly has headlined acclaimed venues from Birdland in New York City to the Jazz Standard and Tanglewood, while also shaping the next generation of singers through regional leadership and education programs.

Her career blends performance with cultural exchange. Kelly has been celebrated as a U.S. State Department Jazz Ambassador, sharing jazz with audiences around the world in 2004 and 2008, and she remains a respected voice in the jazz community through her leadership with The Offbeats Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Explore Kelly Johnson's discography, highlighted by live and studio releases that showcase her vocal elegance and command of time, tone, and phrasing. Her most recent album, Something Good (OA2 Records, 2019), follows a string of critically acclaimed projects including Home (Sapphire Records, 2008) and Music Is the Magic (Sapphire, 2005). In addition to studio work, Live at Birdland (Sapphire, 2005) captures her dynamic stage presence in one of jazz history’s most iconic rooms. For fans and newcomers alike, Kelly's ongoing work as an educator—serving as a Northwest jazz organizer and educator—offers a bridge between performance and community engagement.

Upcoming dates include the 2025 Edmonds Jazz Walk in Edmonds, WA, where she’ll perform across multiple venues in Downtown Edmonds on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 5:00 PM to Midnight. Secure your seats early—Kelly Johnson continues to captivate audiences with her impeccable phrasing, warmth, and storytelling finesse.

Social media and official information: stay connected with Kelly Johnson via her official site at kelleyjohnson.com, and follow her on Northwest jazz networks and press outlets for updates. Links to her official pages and press features are designed to keep fans informed and engaged, with direct access to calendars, bios, and upcoming tour stops.