About Theresa Hightower

Theresa Hightower is regarded as one of the great jazz and blues vocalists of her generation. A veteran of concert halls, recordings, cabaret and musical theater, both critics and audiences have marveled at her range, vocal phrasing and exciting live performances. She is one of only a handful of jazz artists Cleo Laine, among them whom have won critical success in the fields of both jazz and musical theater.

Rapping with her audiences doing her own performances, Theresa Hightower, has gained a reputation as a warm and personable performer. Club owners all over the world are especially thrilled with her ability to pack a room. In her star-making turn as legendary singer Dinah Washington in the musical Queen of the Blues, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called her performance dazzling, riveting, a knock out. Critics and audiences throughout the U.S. gave similar praise to the stars performances during the shows celebrated American tour.