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Tracey Thomas is an Akron-born vocalist renowned for her soulful tribute to Billie Holiday and a prolific career spanning from the 1990s into the 2020s. Fronting Unit 5 in the early days and releasing a string of solo albums, Tracey has built a rich catalog of original work and evocative interpretations of jazz standards. In the 2010s, she captivated Midwest audiences with Fine and Mellow: The Music of Billie Holiday, a series of acclaimed performances at venues including the Akron Civic Theatre. Her 2025 album Words Can’t Save Us Now—produced with Ryan Humbert—marks another milestone, complemented by a memoir that fans can anticipate. An Akron-area release concert at Weathervane Playhouse on February 1, 2025, announces her continuing commitment to intimate, story-driven live music. Tracey remains a dynamic live performer, releasing jazz-standard material like the 2023 Piano Bar album and maintaining an active presence across social platforms for news and tour updates.