In New York City, she met jazz pianist Fred Hersch and became a member of his Pocket Orchestra.
She was also a member of James Shipp's Nos Novo, a jazz quartet for which she sang and played fiddle, mandolin, and melodica.
She appeared on his DVD A Winter's Night... Live from Durham Cathedral and toured with him through 2015.
[3] Their collaboration on the song "Practical Arrangement" appeared on Sting's Duets album in 2021.
[5][3] She was announced as the Head of Jazz at The Guildhall School Of Music starting February 2024.