Emory Jazz Fest 2026: Vocalist Denise Thimes and the Gary Motley Trio with guitarist Rod Harris Jr.

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Known for a “distinct style that delights audiences with a mixture of smooth, mellow tones and rich bluesy‐ness” (Exodus to Jazz), Denise Thimes has performed with such jazz notables as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the late jazz trumpeter Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, Earl May, Benny Powell, and James Moody. She has also graced the stage with the likes of Houston Person, Jimmy and Tootie Heath, Bobby McFerrin, and Bucky Pizzarelli. She toured Paris with David Sanborn and was hand-picked by the Queen of Soul—Aretha Franklin—to perform in 2015 for her 72nd birthday celebration.