“In addition to her soulful vocals she brings a mighty sax to the table,” states BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE. “Heart on the Line is Collier’s fourth album, and it makes clear why she has won the admiration not only of Joe Louis Walker, but also of Buddy Guy…” says GLIDE MAGAZINE (2020 Album Review of ‘Heart on the Line’). “Collier’s sax playing is beautifully smooth and mercurial, timed to perfection,” raves ROCK AND BLUES MUSE.
3x-Blues Music Award-Winner & 9x-Blues Music Award Nominated Saxophonist, Singer & Songwriter VANESSA COLLIER and her Band return to Jimmy's! In 2019 & 2020, Vanessa won the Blues Music Award for "Horn Player of the Year". Vanessa has also been Nominated 5 times for "Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 & most recently in 2023), winning the award in 2022. Collier delivers head-turning, fiery & passionate performances as a master musician who weaves Blues, Funk, Soul, R&B, and Rock into every show. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone & witty songwriting, Vanessa is blazing a trail, racking up an impressive arsenal of honors. "There's a young lady [Collier] came onstage with me...she's playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was amazing," stated BUDDY GUY. "For an unforgettable performance and to experience a genuine warmth felt by the entire audience, you must see this talented performer. Vanessa Collier is an incredible musician..." raves ALLMUSIC.