Curtis Stigers (born October 18, 1965, Hollywood, CA; raised in Boise, Idaho) is an American singer, saxophonist, and songwriter who broke through in 1991 with the pop-soul hit "I Wonder Why" (UK #5, US #9) and a debut album that sold 1.5 million copies. After contributing to The Bodyguard soundtrack, he pivoted to jazz in 2001, signing with Concord Jazz and releasing a string of critically praised albums that blend standards with rock, country, and folk material. He also co-wrote and sang the Emmy-nominated theme "This Life" for the TV series Sons of Anarchy.
Stigers released his 14th studio album, "Songs From My Kitchen, Volume 1", on March 28, 2025 via his own Pandemic Poodle Records label.
Stigers held an album release party at The Record Exchange in Boise on Record Store Day (April 12, 2025), performing a live in-store set.
Stigers announced the album title at a live show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London on March 2, 2025.
Stigers toured the UK extensively in spring 2025 and held a residency at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London in September 2025.
Stigers launched the "Songs From My Kitchen Live 2025" German tour, with dates in Leipzig, Hamburg, Bremen, and other cities through December 2025.
American singer Curtis Stigers performs his songs in an intimate concert setting in Leipzig.
American vocalist and saxophonist Curtis Stigers performs his music in Düsseldorf.
American jazz singer Curtis Stigers performs his songs live in Darmstadt.
American vocalist and saxophonist Curtis Stigers performs his music in Sankt Pölten.
