Atlanta-based vocalist Audrey Shakir has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and has been delighting audiences for decades. Wynton Marsalis was quoted as saying ““Audrey Shakir is one of the greatest bebop singers in the world today, a talent with a thrilling voice, sure to send elation through the audience .” For this, her first performance in Knoxville, Ms. Shakir will bring an A-list rhythm section from Atlanta to accompany her including pianist Kevin Bales, bassist Tommy Sauter and drummer Dave Potter.