About Tiffany

“With a world class instrument and a soul of light, Tiffany Gridiron is simply unforgettable,” Sunny Wilkinson.

Tiffany Gridiron is a gifted jazz vocalist and songwriter who radiates joy and generosity on stage, even when singing the most haunting of songs. Her sultry vocals and playful approach have excited audiences in the United States, Japan, Finland and South Korea.  

Tiffany’s love of singing began as a child in her family church where both of her parents served as musicians. In her early twenties, inspired by the debut album of Jill Scott, Tiffany sought out voice lessons that serendipitously put her in contact with the amazing jazz vocalist and educator Sunny Wilkinson. Through jazz standards, Sunny introduced Tiffany to a world of poetry and improvisation that would profoundly impact the rest of her life. Studying works of  Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and many other vocal legends helped Tiffany to find her own voice and style. 

Tiffany recorded five CDs of jazz standards, released by SONY RECORDS in Japan that have featured such greats as pianists Hank Jones, Tadataka Unno, drummer Omar Hakim, and many others.  

In 2019, Tiffany’s longtime friend and collaborator Kris Johnson approached her about producing a project where her gifts as a songwriter could be featured.  The result was “From My Heart to Yours”, Tiffany’s  most personal album to date. Released in September of 2023 on all digital platforms, five of the album’s eight songs feature lyrics penned by Tiffany Gridiron and co-composed by Kris Johnson. Kris also arranged, played trumpet and served as producer on the project, with Brendon Davis (piano), Jonathan Muir-Cotton (bass), Nate Winn (drums), and Vivienne Smith (background vocals) also adding their breathtaking artistry to this material. 

You can now catch Tiffany at venues in the Midwest and East coast, performing her originals, jazz standards, and other songs that explore the nuances of  the human condition. Her deep appreciation for music as a tool for healing, inspires Tiffany  to use her voice to nurture connections between people and hearts.

“Tiffany Gridiron is an absolute force on stage. In addition to her unmatched vocal prowess, audiences and musicians are all equally in awe of her soul and infectious personality. In any capacity, style, or setting, Tiffany will deliver a breath-taking performance that leaves your heart trying to match the brightness of her smile and essence.” –Kris Johnson