Michelle Lordi

Michelle Lordi is a jazz vocalist, bandleader, and educator. She is currently a member of the performance faculty at Princeton University, where she works with undergraduate jazz vocalists and ensembles.[1] She has collaborated with artists like Orrin Evans, Nasheet Waits and Rudresh Mahanthappa.[2][3][4]

Life and education

Lordi was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. She studied photography at Parsons School of Design at The New School in New York City.[5] During her college years, she developed an interest in jazz, often spending time with jazz students practicing their instruments.[6]

Career

Lordi began performing professionally in her late thirties.[7] She became a regular presence on the Philadelphia jazz scene, appearing at venues such as Chris’ Jazz Café and Paris Bistro & Jazz Café.[8][9] In addition to performing, she has curated live jazz events at locations including the Abington Art Center and Vintage Bar and Grill, where she hosted a weekly Wednesday night series.[10][11] She recorded 2023's Two Moons for Evans' label Imani Records.[12]

Discography

  • Michelle Lordi Sings (2014)
  • Drive (2015)
  • Dream a Little Dream (2017)
  • Break Up With the Sound (2019)
  • Two Moons (2023)[13][14]

References

  1. ↑ "Michelle Lordi". Department of Music at Princeton University. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  2. ↑ Jazz, All About (2024-03-01). "Michelle Lordi Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  3. ↑ "Michelle Lordi – Two Moons (ENG review)". Paris Move. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  4. ↑ "Jazz at Princeton University presents the 2025 Jazz Festival on April 12th". NewJerseyStage.com. 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  5. ↑ "Postponed!! Michelle Lordi: BREAK UP WITH THE SOUND". Soapbox Gallery. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  6. ↑ Jazz, All About (2020-05-12). "Michelle Lordi: Career Evolution article @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  7. ↑ Jazz, All About (2020-05-12). "Michelle Lordi: Career Evolution article @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  8. ↑ "Michelle Lordi". The Bash. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  9. ↑ "Michelle Lordi Performs at Paris Bistro & Jazz Cafe". Chestnut Hill. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  10. ↑ You, Jazz Near. "Jazz Night Featuring Michelle Lordi at James A. Michener Art Museum | Live Jazz Music in Trenton on May 18". Jazz Near You Trenton. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  11. ↑ "Jazz Philadelphia's Hometown Heroes: Spotlight on Vocalist Michelle Lordi". WRTI. 2021-06-26. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  12. ↑ Jazz, All About (2024-03-01). "Michelle Lordi: Two Moons album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  13. ↑ Jazz, All About. "Michelle Lordi discography @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  14. ↑ "Michelle Lordi on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
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