Lizzi
Trumbore
ABOUT
"Lizzi is one of the premier young jazz vocalists in the U.S. today"
- Paul Contos, SFJazz & Monterey Jazz Festival
”Lizzi’s songwriting is uniquely her own— no one can replicate her sound because she taps into her singular voice in the way only a real artist can. She’s creating melodies and rhythms that are complex and take unexpected turns, but her authenticity and heart make them feel like home. Lizzi does it naturally because her creativity, her emotional vulnerability, and talent really just are that layered.“
- August Ponthier
"Trumbore’s majestic vocals shine brightly, illuminating the way for the rest of the band, in what amounts to a bold, exciting, and inspiring statement by a young and promising vocalist.
-Sebastien Helary, Nextbop.com
Award-winning jazz composer, vocalist, and pianist Lizzi Trumbore is known for her emotive voice, rhythmic drive, and her holistic approach to improvisation. Her compositions create a familiar canvas for new and unexpected ideas to be explored.
Lizzi is also a published arranger and emerging educator based in Chicago, Illinois, holding teaching positions at University of Illinois - Chicago and Niles North High School. She received her bachelor degree from the University of North Texas and holds a master’s degree from DePaul University. She is a 2026 Luminarts Jazz Fellow and a multi-Student Downbeat Award winner.
Her EP “Unearth” released in September of 2026, and has been described as “Lizzi’s greatest triumph” (August Ponthier) and “melodically muscular and harmonically rich” (Peter Eldridge).
Lizzi’s love of music education and connecting with other people through song is one of the biggest driving forces in her life. Her joyful approach to teaching helps students from many backgrounds and ages find their voice as a musician. Lizzi has been teaching privately for 8 years, offering lessons in vocal technique, piano, improvisation, theory, and songwriting. She also is an experienced ensemble director and clinician.
Visit her Teaching Studio tab, the Contact tab, or email qzlessons@gmail.com for more information regarding lessons or bookings.