Kymberlee O'Brien

Expect a set that moves comfortably across jazz standards, soulful R&B, and pop — drawing on Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Billie Holiday through more contemporary voices like Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse — delivered solo, voice and keyboard, with the intimacy of a one-woman show rather than a full band.

My style leans on smooth transitions between vocal registers, soulful R&B-inflected phrasing, and the technical control to navigate a complex melody without losing the emotional line underneath it. One reviewer described it this way: "Kymberlee O'Brien's timbre is a signature blend of warmth and clarity — each note shaped with refreshing nuances that breathe new life into jazz standards." Another put it more simply: "In a world of volume, she chooses depth."

I read the room and shape the set to it — a farmers market crowd gets warmth and momentum to keep people moving and lingering; a private event gets something closer to a listening-room experience, with space for the quieter, more intimate material. I'm a 2025 Grammy-ballot-recognized singer-songwriter (Best Pop Solo Performance, "Love Is Gonna Do Another Day," 67th Annual Grammy Awards), and that same level of care goes into a 40th birthday picnic as it would a stage.

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Kymberlee was recently conferred a Grammy 67th ballot for best pop solo original. Kymberlee has been a singer, songwriter, and dancer as long as she can remember. She is an award-winning songwriter and choreographer, known for her creativity and energy. Deeply involved in musical theatre as a child, she later studied with international percussion masters and this year became sponsored by Remo Percussion. Originally hailing from California, she played at several jazz and notable nightclubs in La Jolla, Santa Barbara, and San Diego, as well as festivals and private events.