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 —a true “Swiss Army Knife of bandleaders” whose artistry defies limitation. 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.

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, 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.