Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier, born on August second, nineteen ninety-four, is a remarkable English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator. His innovative music blends jazz with various other genres, showcasing his unique approach to reharmonisations and close harmony. Known for his dynamic live performances, Collier often engages his audience, inviting them to participate in singing harmonies or playing percussion.

In two thousand thirteen, Collier gained widespread attention with his split-screen video covers of popular songs, including a viral rendition of Stevie Wonder's 'Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing.' This exposure led to friendships with music legends Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones in two thousand fourteen, after they discovered his impressive cover. Choosing to remain independent, he embarked on producing his debut album.

His first album, 'In My Room,' released in two thousand sixteen, was a labor of love, as he recorded, arranged, performed, and produced the entire project in the back room of his family home in Finchley, North London. Following this, he began an ambitious project in two thousand eighteen, working on 'Djesse,' a four-volume album featuring over fifty songs and collaborations with numerous artists. The first volume, 'Djesse Vol. 1,' debuted in December two thousand eighteen, followed by 'Djesse Vol. 2' in July two thousand nineteen, and 'Djesse Vol. 3' in two thousand twenty. The final installment, 'Djesse Vol. 4,' is set to release in March two thousand twenty-four.

Collier's talent has not gone unnoticed, as he has received multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career. In two thousand seventeen, he was honored for his arrangements of the 'Flintstones' theme and Stevie Wonder's 'You and I.' He continued to impress with wins in two thousand twenty for 'All Night Long (All Night)' and 'Moon River,' and in two thousand twenty-one for 'He Won't Hold You.' Notably, he became the first British artist to win a Grammy for each of his first four albums. His accolades continued into two thousand twenty-five, when he secured his seventh Grammy for 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' from 'Djesse Vol. 4,' marking a remarkable achievement of five consecutive albums with at least one Grammy win.