Rhonda Sauce is the kind of artist who reminds you why jazz matters. Hailing from the vibrant city of Oakland, California, Rhonda has quietly become one of the Bay Area’s most versatile and compelling jazz vocalists —she “has the special voice, firmly rooted in the jazz greats while still oozing her special unique style” (Dr. K. Nalley). With a voice that is both timeless and unmistakably personal, Rhonda reinvigorates the jazz idiom with clarity, warmth, and fearless intention.

An accomplished arranger, composer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist, and captivating performer, she brings infectious enthusiasm to every note she sings and every phrase she shapes. As a Bay Area artist, Rhonda has collaborated with luminaries such as Lenny Williams, Jeff Chambers, Tammy Hall, Chris Amberger, Faye Carroll, Kim Nalley, and Terrance Kelly.

Her music has graced the stages of iconic Bay Area venues including Freight & Salvage, Yoshi's Oakland, and SFJAZZ, as well as historic festivals like Concord Jazz Festival, KCSM Jazz on the Hill, and Fillmore Jazz Festival.

An alumna of the NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Woodshed Network Residency, Rhonda is not merely a custodian of tradition; she is a visionary jazz composer and performer, forging a sound that honors jazz’s rich history while pushing it forward with bold, unmistakable purpose. Simply put, Rhonda Sauce is a voice of a lifetime — ready for global audiences.