Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra interview
Learn how Deanna came to jazz, Mary Lou Williams, and the city of Pittsburgh in this 3-minute video.Preorder Deanna’s book
Deanna’s Piano Fund: Raising $20,000 by Sept 30
Thanks to my fans and supporters, I’ve raised $10,000 towards the $30,000 purchase price of the Steinway B piano that you can hear me play in the video below. I now have only two months left–until Sept 30–to raise the … Continue reading
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Mary Lou Williams’ Jazz is for the Masses– Deanna interview in Sojourners
I had a great time speaking with Da’Shawn Mosley, associate editor of Sojourners, in this interview about my book, Mary Lou Williams: Music for the Soul. Read the full interview Preorder your signed book copy
Watch Deanna’s recent piano fundraiser concert online
UPDATE: In case you missed it, you can watch my June 25 piano fundraiser concert online here. The music begins at about 6 minutes into the video. This Friday, June 25 at 7 pm EST, I’ll be giving a solo … Continue reading
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Advance praise for Mary Lou Williams: Music for the Soul
New book endorsements for Deanna’s forthcoming (August 15, 2021) book, Mary Lou Williams: Music for the Soul, are coming in! Here are two quotes: “A beautifully written and expertly researched biography of one of the most fascinating Catholic artists of … Continue reading
10% off Deanna’s music and book pre-orders Fri, May 7
This Fri, May 7 at Bandcamp: 10% off Deanna’s sheet music, recordings, and book pre-orders! On the first Friday of every month, Bandcamp waives their fees so that all sales proceeds go directly to artists. This Friday the 7th, I’m … Continue reading
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Piano fund + New video series
Happy spring! Last month I shared about my move to Pittsburgh and my need to have a concert-level piano at home (I’ve been without a piano since last August). I also performed an online piano fund concert– you can watch … Continue reading
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Deanna’s housewarming piano fund + thank-you concert
Watch Deanna’s recent (March 24) online solo concert HERE. All donations (whether made before, during, or after the concert) will go towards a piano for Deanna in her new Pittsburgh home. ——————————————————– For the last six months, I’ve been living … Continue reading
Preorder Deanna’s Mary Lou Williams biography!
Three years in the making, my forthcoming (August 2021) biography, Mary Lou Williams: Music for the Soul, is now available here for preorder!
Deanna featured on the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra “Front Row” series
See Deanna’s recent interview and trio performance from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra “Front Row” online concert series! Interview: This 3.5 minute video interview is a great introduction to Deanna and explains why she loves the city of Pittsburgh. Performance: Watch … Continue reading
Two new score videos for Advent and Christmas
Comfort Ye (Comfort, Comfort Ye My People) is an original three-part (SAB) gospel/R&B setting of the classic 17th-century Advent text. The piece can easily be sung with a solo vocalist and piano. Buy the mp3 of Comfort Ye here. Buy … Continue reading
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