Rhonda Sauce is the kind of artist who reminds you why jazz matters. Hailing from the vibrant city of Oakland, California, Rhonda Sauce has quietly become one of the Bay Area’s most versatile and compelling voices in jazz —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 vocalist, she brings an infectious enthusiasm to every note she sings and every phrase she shapes.

As a Bay Area artist, Rhonda Sauce has had the privilege of collaborating with luminaries such as Lenny Williams, Jeff Chambers, Tammy Hall, Chris Amberger, Faye Carroll, Kim Nalley, and Terrance Kelly. These collaborations have enriched her musical journey and added depth to her sonic palette. Rhonda's music has graced the stages of iconic Bay Area venues, including Freight and Salvage, Yoshi's, and SF Jazz, as well as historic festivals like the Concord Jazz Festival, KCSM Jazz on the Hill, and the Fillmore Jazz Festival.

Rhonda’s voice is a portal to the soul of the music, carrying the warmth of the past while anchoring each moment firmly in the present. An alumni of NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Woodshed Network Residency, Rhonda is not merely a custodian of tradition; she is a visionary artist, 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 the world’s stage.