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 background spanning classical disciplines and the living, breathing lineage of Black American Music, Rhonda found her true home within the jazz idiom, where her clarity of vision and fearless musicianship shine.

An accomplished arranger, composer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist, and captivating vocalist, Rhonda brings an infectious enthusiasm to every note she sings and every phrase she shapes. Her artistry extends across music of the Afro-diaspora, embracing the rhythmic languages of Brazil and Cuba alongside Black American Music, weaving these influences into a sound that is vibrant, layered, and unmistakably her own.

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. She 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.