Courtney Burton has been a cherished performer in the Twin Cities jazz scene for over 25 years, enchanting audiences with her rich, velvety voice and heartfelt delivery. With her band, Court's In Session, she breathes new life into jazz standards and classics from the Great American Songbook, performed in the tradition of the jazz era—with a touch of blues and a wealth of soul.
From Courtney’s website:
"It was an invitation (almost 20-years ago) to audition for and then join Beasley's Big Band that gifted me with friendship and mentoring from jazz artists who were there as jazz took shape. I’ve been with this 18-piece jazz band for more than 18-years. During my days in the corporate world, that meant I was prioritizing my workload and travel to ensure I could make all performances. Singing was the creative balance I needed. And I couldn’t help but marvel at how incredibly blessed I was during each performance. As it is for many artists, arriving at today has been a journey.
Court's In Session was founded in 2009 to honor three of the senior members of Beasley's Big Band (BBB) Ruben Haugen (saxophone/clarinet), Roger Bartlett (trombone and upright bass), and Mel Carter Sr. (trumpet) who served as mentors and teachers to anyone willing to be under their tutelage."