About

Jennifer Salisbury

Australian vocalist Jennifer Salisbury has made a name for herself with breezy yet contemporary renditions of American Songbook classics, guided by a warm, expressive tone and a natural storyteller’s instinct. Her singing draws on the intimacy and elegance of classic jazz while feeling distinctly modern and human.

Channeling the great voices of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s, Jennifer leads audiences on a time-travelling roller-coaster of emotion — from smoky, reflective ballads to joyously toe-tapping swing. She favours clarity of lyric and emotional truth over vocal showmanship, using nuanced phrasing, subtle dynamics, and an unforced sense of swing to let songs unfold naturally. Her voice carries a smoky softness and conversational ease that invites listeners in rather than performing at them.

Jennifer has performed at many of Victoria’s most loved venues and festivals including Moomba Festival, Paris Cat Jazz Club, Lido Jazz Room, Brunswick Ballroom, and extensively across regional Victoria. Whether appearing in an intimate duo setting or fronting a full swing ensemble, she brings warmth, sophistication, and charm to every stage, shaping her delivery in close dialogue with the band.

Her original songwriting is deeply influenced by the golden era of jazz — so much so that it is often difficult to distinguish her own compositions from timeless standards associated with Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, and Doris Day. Perfectly balancing vintage nostalgia with modern aesthetics, Jennifer’s music feels both familiar and fresh.

Her latest release, Do You Love Christmas, celebrates the magic of the season, capturing the wonder of childhood alongside the joy that lingers into adulthood.