This concert is the North Carolina Symphony debut for Carole J. Bufford.

Carole J. Bufford has become one of the most sought-after performers on the American vintage pop and cabaret scenes. Her shows, including speak easy (featuring the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks), You Don't Own Me: The Fearless Females of the 1960s, Come Together, and Vintage Pop, earned her rave reviews from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Times (UK). She currently tours with her solo shows all over the country and in London. She performs regularly with symphony orchestras throughout the country with Spot-On Entertainment. She also hosted the weekly Jazz Party at NYC's Birdland Jazz Club for a highly praised 10-month run. She is the recipient of a BroadwayWorld Award, Bistro Award, and Nightlife Award for Vocalist of the Year. Her show You Don't Own Me was named Show of the Year by BroadwayWorld. She is also the recent Gold Medal winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition.