Electronic Press Kit

Notable Achievements:

• 2018 – Alum, Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead Program, Kennedy Center

• 2023 – Winner, Proteus Singer-Songwriter Contest, Zeiders American Dream Theater

 

Press Features:

• 2025 – Veer Magazine Awards nomination for best in Jazz Traditional

• 2024 – Living 757 Television Interview

• 2021 – Michael Toland Review, Austin Chronicle

• 2019 – Chloe Youtsey & Black Coffee, Mozart’s Coffee Roasters Blog

 

A Light in the Room

 

In 2015, Chloe Youtsey traveled to Roanoke to hear her hero, Gregory Porter, perform at the Jefferson Center. After the show, she nervously approached him for an autograph, eager to express her admiration. As he handed back his signature, Porter paused, looked at her, and asked, “Are you a singer?” When she stammered a yes, he simply replied, “I can tell. You have a light.”

 

To this day, Chloe regrets not saying thank you—she was too stunned, floating somewhere above the ground in disbelief.

 

A Voice Beyond Borders

 

Loyalists of opposing genres, speakers of many languages, and audiences of all ages find something to love in Chloe Youtsey’s voice—a blend of youthful energy and seasoned depth. Her piano stylings draw from bebop’s rich harmonic language, while her vocal phrasing carries the warmth and soul of gospel and R&B. Her tone evokes the richness of dark culinary treats—chocolate, whiskey, wine—often described in terms of warmth, velvet, and butter.

 

From Texas to Virginia to Spain, Chloe’s performances have soothed heartbreaks, lifted spirits, and left audiences spellbound. Her music has reached listeners across the U.S., France, Brazil, Australia, and beyond, who eagerly tune in through social media, waiting for the next song.

 

The Art of Storytelling

 

As a songwriter, Chloe’s compositions embody the sophistication of Broadway, jazz, and 70s yacht rock while remaining deeply rooted in her personal inspirations—faith, family, and the longings of the heart. Having spent years in quiet solitude at the piano since the age of five, her performances feel less like formal showcases and more like invitations to a jam session. On stage, she is as likely to be lost in the music as she is to jump into the front row, simply to enjoy the band from another perspective.

 

Frequently performing in a trio setting, Chloe’s eyes stay locked on the other musicians as if in conversation, her hands seemingly moving of their own accord. Her music is often punctuated by laughter from the crowd, yet when she delivers a soaring ballad, the room stills, and tears inevitably fall. When it’s time to dance, her left hand moves like a bass guitar, holding down infectious grooves, while her right hand weaves syncopated magic beneath the fluid phrasing of her voice.

 

Her originals transcend decades, effortlessly blending the stylings of disco, Motown, funk, modal jazz, bossa nova, and R&B.

 

Art in Every Medium

 

Whether through the retelling of classic jazz standards, original compositions, or visual art, Chloe remains dedicated to storytelling, creativity, and connection. Her painting Claire de Lines—created to commemorate her debut international performances in Barcelona in 2024—reflects the same expressive energy that fuels her music.

 

A Life in Harmony

 

A devoted wife and mother, Chloe uses her platform to champion the balance between artistry and family life, proving that creative success doesn’t end with parenthood—it evolves. And for her, the best is yet to come.