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Queen Esther: The Harmelodic Blackgrrl
Globetrotter. Recording artist. Producer. Songwriter. Actor. Negropolitan. Rocknrolla. Solo performer. Poet. Musical theater nerd. Southerner. Dazzling urbanite.
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On tour in Europe with guitarist James "Blood" Ulmer & Odyssey
In Austria at Graz' Generalmusikdirektion, before soundcheck.
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In Harlem with jazz vocalist Gregory Porter
At a Jazzmobile performance/event.
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Black Americana: Queen Esther and The Ebony Hillbillies
A snapshot from the very first WeDaPeople Cabaret performance series -- hosted by poet Sekou Sundiata -- at Harlem Stage.
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Queen Esther and The Hot Five at Harlem's legendary hotspot,Lenox Lounge
Performing "The Billie Holiday Project" with poet Letitia Guillory in Harlem Jazz Shrines festival.
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After the show: Matt Ray, Queen Esther and J. Walter Hawkes
Having a drink at the Harlem speakeasy 67 Orange after our show at Lenox Lounge.
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Charlie Louvin and Queen Esther at NYC's Rodeo Bar
The iconic country pioneer Charlie Louvin, in between sets. Photo by Douglas Gillock
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Queen Esther Sings Billie Holiday: The Rare Sides
At the lounge in the Edison Ballroom for a swing event -- with J. Walter Hawkes on trombone.
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Renee Monique Brown and Queen Esther at the Edison Ballroom
Queen Esther in repose after her performance for The Salon's 10th anniversary extravaganza.
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Queen Esther and Patrick Soluri of Prohibition Productions
Dancing on the ferry to New York City from The Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island...
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Queen Esther with James "Blood" Ulmer & Odyssey
Having a moment with Blood onstage at Gala Hala -- Lubljana, Slovenia.
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The Billie Holiday Project at the world famous Apollo Theater!
Queen Esther's musical in production at The Apollo with The Hot Five and actors Keith Thomas, Charles Wallace and Francesca Harper.
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Queen Esther at The Player's Club for New Year's Eve
Accompanied by pianist Jeremy Bacon and bassist Hilliard Greene
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Queen Esther in performance at The Jazz Age Lawn Party
In performance at the summertime place to be -- on Governor's Island.
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Queen Esther: Black Americana at its finest
Taken at New York City's Rodeo Bar. Photo by Tanya Braganti
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Queen Esther and The Hot Five at The Kennedy Center
Performing a suite of Lady Day's lost classics from the musical (in development) The Billie Holiday Project
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Queen Esther performing with George Gee Swing Orchestra
At Dance Manhattan's very last First Friday swing event
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In Performance at Lincoln Center as a finalist for the NewSong Music Competition
Playing brand new songs with guitarist Marvin Sewell.
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Queen Esther and Michael Arenella
At the New York Botanical Garden for Live Music Among The Roses: From Ragtime to Jazz
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Queen Esther and The Blue Crowns at Porgy & Bess, Vienna
During rehearsal/soundcheck -- with Pete Matthiessen, guitar; Mimi Jones, bass; and Shirazette Tinnin, drums.
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Georgette featuring Lee Ann Westover and Queen Esther
Performing for the Uncharted Music Series at The Greenwich House, New York City.
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Queen Esther and The Hot Five at The Jazz Age Lawn Party
Performing at Michael Arenella's fete of the season on Governor's Island.
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Rorie Kelly and Queen Esther at The Basement Bar, Brooklyn
At Trumpetgrrl's GoGirl's Christmas show in Bushwick, Brooklyn
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Charles Turner and Queen Esther at Minton's Harlem
For the Wednesday night performance residency with JC Hopkins' Biggish Band
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Queen Esther and The Hot Five at The Brooklyn Public Library's Swing Series
Featuring Jeremy Bacon, piano; Hilliard Greene, bass; Warren Smith, drums; J. Walter Hawkes, trombone; and Patience Higgins, tenor sax
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Queen Esther and The Hot Five at Harlem's Gin Fizz Lounge
Swinging Lady Day's lost classics with a muscular be-bop verve.
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Soundcheck with lefty guitarist Ronny Drayton
Making a video for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series
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Queen Esther and her trio at The Sweetheart Soiree
Queen Esther holds court at The Norwood with guitarist Kelvyn Bell and Satish Robertson on trumpet.
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Queen Esther visits Billie Holiday
At St. Raymond's Cemetery for an NPR interview. Photo by Mito Habe-Evans.
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Queen Esther at the 2nd annual Brooklyn Americana Music Festival
Queen Esther in performance, singing black girl cowboy songs at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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Queen Esther & The Blue Crowns at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC
Queen Esther performs a suite of (mostly) original Black Americana with her band The Blue Crowns (From L to R: Boo Reiners, acoustic guitar; Hilliard Greene, bass; Shirazette Tinnin, drums; Kelvyn Bell, electric guitar)
News
April 23, 2014
(PLEASE NOTE: Queen Esther will perform with her sextet on June 14th and August 16th. See you on The More...
Hosted by Alison Williams, the “Jazzmobile Vocal Competition Kick-Off” will launch with Savoy Si More...
March 16, 2014
JC Hopkins Biggish Band featuring Queen Esther with special guest Ben Fields at Iridium! Award winni More...
March 6, 2014
Queen Esther & The Hot Five will perform a suite of Billie Holiday’s rare sides, as featur More...
March 1, 2014
Save the date for the event of the summer — The Jazz Age Lawn Party! Details coming soon.
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