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Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly, born Grace Chung on May 15, 1992, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is an acclaimed American jazz musician, composer, and arranger. Raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, Kelly began her musical journey with clarinet and classical piano before discovering her passion for the saxophone, which she likens to the human voice. Her stepfather, Robert Kelly, adopted her in 1997, leading to her name change.

A prodigious talent, Kelly released her debut CD, "Dreaming," at the age of 12. She has since produced and released her own recordings, scored soundtracks, and toured extensively with her band. Her education includes studying at the New England Conservatory of Music and graduating from Berklee College of Music at 19.

Kelly has collaborated with notable musicians and has been recognized with numerous awards, including being named "Rising Star – Alto Saxophone" in DownBeat's 2016 Critics Poll. Her album "Trying to Figure It Out" was voted the number-two Jazz Album of the Year in the 2016 DownBeat readers' poll. Throughout her career, Kelly has been featured in various media, including CNN.com, NPR, and Vanity Fair, highlighting her influence as a significant millennial in the jazz world.

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