Vocalist/pianist/composer Mala Waldron is a NYC native who balances local performances with tours and workshops in Europe and Asia. Born to jazz pianist parents, most notably, her father, Mal Waldron, she knew from a very early age that she would pursue a career in music. Securing a record deal at the age of 15 with a local R&B band set her on her path. Recordings include her CD debut, “Lullabye” (tribute to godmother, Billie Holiday), a duo project with her father entitled “He’s My Father” and “Always There,” which was licensed by Columbia Records (Japan) and voted one of the Top 20 Jazz CDs of 2006 by JazzUSA.

Mala has led groups performing at many esteemed venues including the Jazz Standard, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, the 55 Bar, Cornelia St. Cafe, BAM Cafe, the 1st Annual Coltrane Day Music Festival, and most recently at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage and the 17th Annual Jazz in the Valley festival with the Christopher Dean Sullivan Ensemble. Mala is proud to have been a Creatives Rebuild New York TRANSART 2022-2024 Artist in Residence.