Friday Music Series: REDWOOD

Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder is a Washington, D.C.-born musician, producer, composer, and recording artist who blends the contemporary sounds of jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop with striking individuality. Mentored by legends like Rodney Whitaker, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Jason Moran, she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Michigan State University’s Jazz Studies program. REDWOOD has performed with esteemed musicians such as Kenny Barron, Cory Henry, Carmen Lundy, and the R&B band The Internet. A multifaceted artist, she showcases her vocal and production talents on her debut album Red 2 Go. Stepping forward as a bandleader in 2025, REDWOOD headlined at the Kennedy Center and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club. In 2026, she builds on that momentum with the release of INNER KNOWING.