Bruce A. Henry is a vocalist, composer, and educator whose three-and-a-half-octave range and genre-defying style have captivated audiences across five continents. Born in West Point, Mississippi and raised on Chicago’s West Side, Henry began singing at the age of five in a Baptist church. His early musical influences included the refined swing of Count Basie and Duke Ellington, both favorites of his pianist father. 

Though classically trained at the Chicago Conservatory of Music, Henry followed his passion for improvisation and innovation, drawing inspiration from Nina Simone, Al Jarreau, Stevie Wonder, and John Coltrane. His artistry has graced venues from Le Bilboquet in Paris to the National Theater of Havana, and he has performed alongside legends including Bobby McFerrin, The Sounds of Blackness, Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam, and Doc Severinsen. He has opened for music legends Ramsey Lewis, Roberta Flack, and Chris Botti, to name just a few. His voice and compositions have been heard on HBO soundtracks, the BBC, and Disney, and on national tv and radio commercials for Golden Graham Cereal, Skittles candy, and Whirlpool washing machines.

In addition to his career as a performer, Bruce A. Henry is also a dedicated educator and cultural ambassador. He is the founder of the Freedom Train Ensemble and Executive Director of The Evolution of African American Music, a celebrated lecture-performance series presented at institutions including the National School of Music in Havana and at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad. His discography includes Connections, One Living Soul, A New Song and Bruce A. Henry Live, and his recent appearances include the Chicago Jazz Festival, Music Instrument Museum in Phoenix, and the Chicago Blues Festival. Whether in concert halls or classrooms, he continues to inspire with his unique voice, deep historical knowledge, and profound commitment to preserving and celebrating Black music traditions.