Grace Darling

Saxophonist, songwriter and vocalist Grace Darling's 1997 debut, "Imaginary Lover," for NYNO Records, created waves in the jazz world. To be sure, she was not the first female saxophonist to emerge in the 1990's, but her unique artful blend of blues, gospel and jazz influences were encapsulated perfectly in her first album. By the time she was 18, she had performed twice at the prestigious Montreaux Jazz Festival. Darling, born and raised in New Orleans, began playing piano at age seven and became curious about other instruments shortly after that. Darling found her arms too...