Enchanting vocalist and songwriter Chrissi Poland weaves together the sounds of soul, roots, and jazz, creating a deeply captivating performance both live and in the studio with her five-octave range and dynamic nuance. Her songwriting embodies a lyrical depth and melodic richness that draws audiences of all kinds in with ease.

While still attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, Chrissi began writing songs for film/TV, and her work quickly began to appear on HBO, ABC, Netflix, and Bravo. A native of southern Massachusetts, Chrissi headed to New York after her time at Berklee, where she quickly ascended to working with the best musicians and artists on the scene, honing her crafts in the studio and on stage. She began working regularly with jazz and studio masters such as Dave Weckl, Brian Blade, Will Lee, and Steve Gadd.

A multi-instrumentalist, Chrissi has toured throughout the world and has performed on stage, TV, and in the studio with an array of artists and legends including Hozier, Lady Gaga, Bette Midler, Nile Rodgers, Mavis Staples, Chaka Khan, Sting, Moby, Scissor Sisters, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, Dave Matthews, and the legendary Stax "Soul Man" Sam Moore (formerly of Sam & Dave).

Known for her electrifying and captivating live performances, Chrissi has taken the stage at some of the most iconic venues in the world, including The Hollywood Bowl, The Acropolis, Madison Square Garden, Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, and The Beacon Theatre just to name a few.

Chrissi has released four solo studio albums and two albums as part of her duo project Bluebirds of Paradise with her husband, acclaimed songwriter Ari Hest. Most recently, Chrissi is the vocalist behind the 2023 global viral hit “Planet Of The Bass” and currently tours the world with Michael Bolton as his duet partner. A chameleon of styles, Chrissi is known for both silencing a room and bringing that room of listeners to their feet with her transcendent vocal ability.