Don’t Explain is an award-winning, deeply expressive performance project led by celebrated vocalist Jacqueline Tabor and pianist-composer Marina Albero. Inspired by the enduring influence of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, the project blends original compositions with reimagined repertoire to create a powerful, contemporary jazz experience.

Rooted in jazz and blues, with classical influences and improvisation, Don’t Explain is intimate, soulful, and emotionally resonant. The collaboration between voice and piano anchors the music, allowing space for nuance, storytelling, and dynamic musical conversation, with select ensemble textures enhancing the performance.

This is not a tribute show, but a living dialogue with legacy music that honors the past while speaking directly to the present. May 20, 2026, marks the official album release performance of Don’t Explain at The Triple Door, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience this project in one of Seattle’s most iconic listening rooms. Expect an evening of depth, elegance, and compelling artistry.