vocalist | songwriter | educator

Upcoming Events & Performances

Cold Spring Coffeehouse

With Bob Lanzetti & Matt Aronoff

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Cold Spring, NY

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The Chapel Restoration - Restoration Roadhouse Series

with Bob Lanzetti & Matt Aronoff

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Cold Spring, NY

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Past Performances

Mohonk Mountain House @9pm

August 27, 2024

With Natalie Forteza

Howland Cultural Center @8pm

October 12, 2024

Beacon, NY

With Natalie Forteza

The Chapel Restoration - Cold Spring, NY

An Evening of Brazilian Music - With guitarist Q Morrow

Friday, August 4, 2023 | 7:30pm

About Kat

About Kat

Kat Lee Rivers' musical journey is a rich tapestry woven from diverse threads. From her formative years steeped in jazz, earning accolades like a 2014 finalist spot in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition and multiple DownBeat awards, to her exploration of Americana and the vibrant rhythms of Brazil, her sound is a testament to her adventurous spirit. Her debut album, Anything but Ordinary, marked a departure from her pure jazz roots, showcasing her original songwriting and a captivating blend of Americana, Brazilian warmth, and sophisticated jazz undertones.

Following a period of vocal recovery, Rivers' voice has returned stronger than ever, imbued with a renewed sense of depth and vulnerability. Her upcoming projects promise to delve deeper into her signature blend of genres, weaving stories of love, loss, and the human experience with a voice that resonates with authenticity.

Drawing from her experiences living and performing in Spain, Texas, Los Angeles, and New York City, Rivers' music is a reflection of her global perspective. She continues to honor her love of Brazilian music, singing in Portuguese and performing at intimate house concerts and esteemed, now-closed venues like the Cornelia Street Cafe and Rockwood Music Hall. She continues to grace stages, including The Chapel Restoration in Cold Spring, where she's set to return this fall. Notably, she also had the honor of performing with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, backing up Ben Folds, a testament to her versatility and vocal prowess. Her collaboration with drummer and producer Ross Pederson on Anything but Ordinary brought together a stellar lineup of musicians, including Matt Aronoff, Perry Smith, Vitor Gonçalves, and Bob Lanzetti, resulting in a beautifully crafted album mastered by Angela Parrish. Her time touring Europe as a vocalist with Arid, a trio from Barcelona, Spain, included an unforgettable performance on the rooftop of La Pedrera, further solidifying her ability to bridge musical worlds, blending Americana, folk, and jazz with effortless grace.

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Kat's Music & projects

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Kat Selman album

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Check out Kat's music on Spotify.

Kat Selman vocalist

Booking

Book Kat as a solo act - playing piano and/or ukulele; as a duo or full band. Please contact Kat for rates and availability.

Kathryn with Ukulele Wine Time

Beginner Ukulele

Kat teaches beginner ukulele on YouTube with her channel Ukulele Wine Time. Learn how to play the ukulele without overwhelm in a calm and supportive setting. Song tutorials, practice and more.

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