China Forbes, the beloved lead singer of the globe-trotting "little orchestra" Pink Martini, releases her first solo album in 15 years, with 11 original songs. Forbes has toured the globe for over 25 years with Pink Martini, performing on the world's most prestigious stages, including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. Her 2024 album finds her returning to her singer-songwriter roots, sharing a journey of autobiographical songs. Forbes received the 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Previous winners include Diana Ross, Etta James, and Aretha Franklin.