"Tracye Eileen's performance at the JazzHall Hamburg was a breathtaking highlight of our celebration of 30 years of partnership between Hamburg and Chicago. Together with outstanding musicians from Hamburg, she delivered an unforgettable evening of jazz and soul that captivated our audience and brought the spirit of both cities to life.“

Tilmon Oberbeck, Director of Music

JallHall Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany - 2025

Sultry jazz and soul vocalist Tracye Eileen is a native of Chicago, a singer-songwriter, and recording artist. After her last album project was voted as Top Ten Album 2022 by Jazz in Europe, she relocated to Paris to record her 5th album and expand her European and African audiences. Ms. Eileen enjoyed a 9-year residency at Buddy Guy’s Legends, the famous Chicago blues and jazz club, where she performed with her Quartet. She has created two new ensembles in Paris for her studio recording and performances in and around Paris. Her new jazz quartet in Paris is led by Music Director, George Granville and her studio band is led by Music Director and Producer Ralph Latival.  Always exploring new ways to express herself, each of her previous recordings covered different genres and stylistic approaches.  

Tracye blends her gospel roots with a rich, sultry sound that renders a great performance. Singing both Jazz songbook standards with a dash of Blues and Soulful R&B, she has the ability to captivate her audience by embodying the raw emotion of a tune, and the vocal chops to channel this into a powerful performance. Whether singing at a vineyard in Tuscany, music festival or local jazz club, Tracye makes a personal connection with her audience through her warmth and sense of humor. ​

 Eileen launched her professional career with the release of her first straight-ahead recording, Love’s Journey (2012). She recorded the album while studying at the Bloom School of Jazz in Chicago, where she honed her straight-ahead sound for her debut album. On her next album, Why Did I Say Yes?  (2018), she veered away from straight-ahead jazz into soul and R&B. Then, in 2020, she released It’s Time, a contemporary jazz album featuring originals co-written by Eileen on which she reflected on her journey of love as she moves through life. The album charted on several major music charts in the U.S. and abroad and was played in 67 countries on over 220 radio stations. Smooth Jazz Daily said, “The special feature of Tracye's performance is not only her voice but also the ingenious use of her vocals in the arrangement, for which she constantly finds new approaches.”