Zoë de Priester

Born on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, Zoë de Priester moved to the Netherlands with her family at age four. Discovering vocal jazz was a turning point—drawn to the emotional honesty of Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, and Billie Holiday, she found her own voice through song. Zoë draws from her love for storytelling and the Great American Songbook to create authentic, heartfelt and intimate interpretations. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the University of New Orleans, where she continues to refine her skills and broaden her creative horizons. Zoë has studied with Cyrille Aimée and works in weekly one-on-one sessions with Quiana Lynell and Brian Seeger, further developing her artistry. She has also been interning at the Jazz & Heritage Foundation, gaining hands-on experience within the New Orleans music community. Before moving to the United States, Zoë recorded a collection of jazz standards with her guitar trio, set for release around Valentine's Day 2026 on the Dutch jazz label Zennez Records.