Nossa Senhora Suite: Deanna in Brazil!
From April 9-June 4, Deanna will be at the Sacatar Institute in Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil doing research for her new project, the Nossa Senhora Suite. Learn more- along with how you can make a tax-deductible contribution through the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).
Makes the Heart to Sing: Jazz Hymns
Hear Deanna’s 2017 trio album, Makes the Heart to Sing: Jazz Hymns and check out the companion sheet music at Deanna’s sheet music store.
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PREVIEW DEANNA’S JAZZ HYMNS RECORDING!
On March 9 and 10, my trio (Daniel Foose and Scott Latzky) laid down 24 tracks at Bunker Studio in Brooklyn. 14 of the tunes are instrumental- mainly arrangements of 17th and 18th century hymn tunes- and 9 additional originals … Continue reading
Deanna receives a Sacatar Institute Fellowship!
February news: I’ve received a residency fellowship from the Sacatar Institute in Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil! I’ll be spending two months at Sacatar (dates TBA) to work on my new Brazilian project, the Nossa Senhora Suite. Nossa Senhora Suite merges Afro-Brazilian … Continue reading
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Brazilian music in January
1/4/17: Happy New Year! I’m looking forward to playing Brazilian music this month: first, this Sat and Sun, Jan 7/8, with Kenia at APAP (Arts Presenters Conference); and then with Susan Pereira and Sabor Brasil on Tues, Jan 17 … Continue reading
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Until Dec 11: Vote for Deanna’s trio to advance to the finals at 7 Virtual Jazz Club!
UPDATE (12/31/16): We didn’t make it to the finals, but very much appreciated your support. It was great to reconnect with many of you! Thanks to your votes, WE MADE IT TO THE SEMIFINAL ROUND! We now need your new … Continue reading
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Deanna wins the Hot House Jazz Fans Decision award and the Martin Luther Hymn Prize!
Earlier this week, I attended an awards ceremony at the Metropolitan Room in NYC for the fourth annual Hot House Fans Decision Jazz Award. I was one of five pianists nominated in the piano category. Pianist/composer/record label owner Randy Klein … Continue reading
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Tagged choral commission, hot house jazz, hymn, Lutheran Arts, martin luther, Metropolitan Room, sacred jazz, SSAA
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