Singers · b. 1989
Cécile McLorin Salvant
American jazz singer of French and Haitian roots
- Born
- 28 August 1989
Miami - Country
- United States
- Active
- 2010–
- Record labels
- EmArcy Records, Justin Time Records, Nonesuch Records, Mack Avenue Records
- Discography
- 10 albums
Biography
Cécile McLorin Salvant is a jazz musician who plays voice. Cécile McLorin Salvant was born on 28 August 1989 in Miami. The music is usually filed under jazz and vocal jazz. Record labels: EmArcy Records, Justin Time Records, Nonesuch Records and Mack Avenue Records. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Cecile” (2010) to “With Every Breath I Take” (2026). Honours include Paul Acket Award (2016), Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album (2016) and Prix Django Reinhardt (2017).
Cécile McLorin Salvant (born August 28, 1989) is a French-American jazz singer-songwriter and composer. Salvant is one of the most highly regarded jazz vocalists of her generation, often winning DownBeat annual critics polls. She has released eight albums since 2010, six of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards. She is a 3-time winner of the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Award for her 2015 album For One to Love, her 2017 album Dreams and Daggers, and her 2018 album The Window, each released on the Mack Avenue label. Salvant's most recent album is With Every Breath I Take, released in 2026 by Nonesuch Records. Salvant primarily sings in English or French, her first language, and has also recorded songs in Occitan and Haitian Kreyòl.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Cécile McLorin Salvant play?
Cécile McLorin Salvant is known for playing voice.
When and where was Cécile McLorin Salvant born?
Cécile McLorin Salvant was born 28 August 1989 in Miami.
What are Cécile McLorin Salvant's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include With Every Breath I Take (2026), Cecile (2010), WomanChild (2013), For One to Love (2015) and Dreams and Daggers (2017).
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