Kersten Stevens, Queen of The Violin, stands as one of the most thrilling and unique emerging stars in jazz today, captivating audiences with her emotive performances and innovative artistic approach.

Kersten's much-anticipated album, QUEEN RISING, showcases a magnetic collaboration with 9x-Grammy Award-winning bassist CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, whose contributions as co-producer, -composer and -arranger elevate QUEEN RISING to refreshing heights of brilliance and creativity. McBride performs on all eight tracks and composed four original songs with Kersten: “Queen Rising”, “Release The Grace,” “Beginnings and Endings,” and “You’ve Been Crowned.” The pair also collaborated on three admirable new arrangements: “Someday We’ll All Be Free,” “Fantasy,” and “Best Part.”

A Star-Studded Lineup: QUEEN RISING features an ensemble of world-class musicians and engineers whose collective expertise and artistry enrich the album's sonic tapestry:

Kersten Stevens (Violin, Co-Producer)

Christian McBride (9x Grammy-Winning Bassist, Co-Producer)

Todd Whitelock (10x-Grammy-Winning Engineer)

Eric Harland (Grammy-nominated Drummer)

Luisito Quintero (Grammy-winning Percussionist)

Ragan Whiteside (Billboard-Charting Flutist)

Miki Hayama (Keys, Piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond Organ)

Seth Johnson (Guitar)

ABOUT KERSTEN: With a remarkable career that includes six-time victories at the historic Amateur Night and Showtime at The Apollo, performances alongside music legends like 9x GRAMMY-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride, renowned GRAMMY-winning jazz violinist Regina Carter, multi Grammy-nominated artists like Lakecia Benjamin, Jazzmeia Horn, and Brandee Younger; spotlight performances for Babyface, USHER and Barack Obama, and accolades from esteemed institutions like Yale University, Kersten's talent and dedication to her craft are undeniable.