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Musical Career

Salvant began studying voice at the age of eight with an interest in classical music. She began her transition into jazz while studying at the Darius Milhaud Conservatory in 2007. Salvant says that her main jazz influence is Sarah Vaughn, recalling childhood memories of listening to her songs repeatedly. While strongly influenced by Sarah Vaughn, she is also heavily influenced by vocalists such as Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, and Bessie Carter. She describes her sound as jazz, blues, with elements of folk and musical theatre. Cécile performs unique interpretations of unknown and scarcely recorded jazz and blues compositions. She focuses on a theatrical portrayal of the jazz standard and composes music and lyrics which she also sings in French, her native language as well as in Spanish. She enjoys popularity in Europe and in the United States, performing in clubs, concert halls, and festivals accompanied by renowned musicians. She is the voice of Chanel's "Chance" ad campaign for the third consecutive year.

In 2010, Salvant released her first self-titled album Cecile. Soon there after, at the age of 21, Cecile went on to showcase her talents and win the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition for vocalists. Her first prize win included a recording contract with the record label Mack Avenue Records with whom she has released her last two albums.

She released her second album WomanChild in 2013 which led to several accomplishments. WomanChild was nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award under the category of Best Vocal Jazz Album. The songs chosen for this album include original compositions, as well as compositions that date back from the 19th century and progress into the 21st. Salvant chose the songs for this album based on songs she felt had a personal connection to her life.

In September 2015, Salvant released her second album under Mack Avenue Records titled For One to Love. On this album, Salvant chose to focus her attention towards strong women and independence. The album contains five original works and jazz standards. The album has been nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Vocal Jazz Album.

Awards and Nominations

Awards

•  Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition (2010)

•  NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll: Top Five (2013)

•  DownBeat Critics Poll: Jazz Album of the Year (2014)

Nominations

•  Grammy Award Nominee: Best Vocal Jazz Album WomanChild (2014)

•  Grammy Award Nominee: Best Vocal Jazz Album For One to Love (2016)