Miss Jubilee is a St. Louis band that specialize in 1920s and 30s blues, jazz and hokum.  Vocalist Valerie Kirchhoff leads the group, paying homage to the female blues singers of old, and to the rich musical heritage of St. Louis. In those days, the line between “jazz” and “blues” was often blurred, and these are the sounds that most inspire the band. Performed with joy, precision, and an infectious energy, they prove that this wonderful old music isn’t ready for the museum quite yet! 

“Kirchhoff is the dynamic voice of Miss Jubilee, a name that has been synonymous with blues & hot jazz in St. Louis for a decade. The piano/vocal core of the group is what drives the sound. Pianist Ethan Leinwand is an excellent barrelhouse blues piano player nestled in the cradle of ragtime.  Kirchhoff’s excellent rhythmic vocalization transforms old blues songs into something fresh and relatable. Her voice is an instrument, her impeccable timing guiding the band and getting right down in the ensemble mix.”
–Joe Bebco, Syncopated Times

“A kind of hot elegant rawness, a wild oxymoron that will make sense with the first listening.” – Michael Steinman , Jazz Lives