“Cutchins’ voice soars to the highest levels… ‘Star on the Sea’ may remind of Strayhorn’s ‘Lush Life…’ She clearly has a strong future and has already carved out her own niche.”

Making a Scene Magazine

“…fresh and vibrant…Cutchins’ voice is every bit as organic and commanding as reputation has it.”

Wild Mercury Rhythm

“A sound that combines the raw energy of grunge with the sophistication of jazz…a work that bridges generations and genres…”

The Tonearm

“Not only does her luminous, haunting voice capture your ear, but her unique way of turning phrases and weaving melodies together will capture your imagination, too, as it might be unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.”

CH2 Magazine

THE ALBUM

THE VIDEO

ABOUT

A vocalist with an uncommon command of her luminous voice and an organic, soulful and dramatic sense of phrasing a lyric, Seattle native Courtney Cutchins is also a vivid storyteller and prolific songwriter, as she demonstrates on her genre-bending debut album, Grunge to Grace (Laseryn). Along with six stirring originals, the jazz-educated singer (she earned a Master of Music degree in Jazz Vocal Performance from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music) re-imagines three ‘90s anthems from her Seattle youth by grunge rock luminaires Soundgarden and Nirvana. Interpreted through her deeply-rooted jazz filter, these songs take on a new life while still conveying the feelings of anxiety, anguish and social alienation that underscored the original versions.

The album features the acclaimed dream team of GRAMMY-winning pianist/producer David Cook (Taylor Swift, Mark Guiliana, Lizz Wright), guitarist Nir Felder (Keyon Harrold, Terri Lyne Carrington), bassist Matt Clohesy (Darcy James Argue, Maria Schneider) and drummer Obed Calvaire (JLCO, Cecile McLorin Salvant).

A vocalist with an uncommon command of her luminous voice and an organic, soulful and dramatic sense of phrasing a lyric, Seattle native Courtney Cutchins is also a vivid storyteller and prolific songwriter, as she demonstrates on her genre-bending debut album, Grunge to Grace (Laseryn). Along with six stirring originals, the jazz-educated singer (she earned a Master of Music degree in Jazz Vocal Performance from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music) re-imagines three ‘90s anthems from her Seattle youth by grunge rock luminaires Soundgarden and Nirvana. Interpreted through her deeply-rooted jazz filter, these songs take on a new life while still conveying the feelings of anxiety, anguish and social alienation that underscored the original versions.

The album features the acclaimed dream team of GRAMMY-winning pianist/producer David Cook (Taylor Swift, Mark Guiliana, Lizz Wright), guitarist Nir Felder (Keyon Harrold, Terri Lyne Carrington), bassist Matt Clohesy (Darcy James Argue, Maria Schneider) and drummer Obed Calvaire (JLCO, Cecile McLorin Salvant).

New #GrungetoGrace review in from Wild Mercury Rhythm and @cmichaelbailey! ✨ It’s my hope that the stories of loneliness in these songs can help us feel just a little more connected to each other. #Vulnerability is not easy. Thanks so much for your support of the album! 📀🎵🧡

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Celebrating reviews coming in for #GrungetoGrace - like this write up from @making.a.scene! Any comparison being made to #Strayhorn is an unbelievable honor. Thank you for the support! 🌟🖤

Featuring dream team @davidcook88, @nirfelder, @mattclohesy & #obedcalvaire 💫

📸 by @mackenseyalexander

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Dreaming of a planet where women are safe - and free to live in a space of peace and power... ‘Star on the Sea’ is streaming now! 👑💫🖤

📸 by @shervinfoto 
💄 by @mitchellmakeup 
🧥 by @nastygal 

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