Episode 3 Dena DeRose: Life as a Master Jazz Pianist & Vocalist, Learning the Language of Jazz, A Symbiotic Relationship - Touring the World Performing & Teaching.

Published: Aug. 17, 2019, 10:21 p.m.

We are delighted to share\xa0Dena DeRose, with you in this episode. Dena is a masterful \xa0jazz singer and pianist, jazz educator and overall wise and very fun person! She\u2019s performed in New York clubs since the early 90\u2019s and played at festivals and concerts throughout the world.\xa0\nDena has worked with Gene Bertoncini, Ray Brown, Jay Clayton, John Clayton, Bruce Forman, Benny Golson, Wycliffe Gordon, Jeff Hamilton, Billy Hart, Bill Henderson, Mark Murphy, Judy Niemack, Ken Peplowski, Houston Person, Alex Riel, Marvin Stamm, Clark Terry, and Steve Turre,\xa0and is the leader on 12 albums, three of which are Grammy nominated. She's recording a new album with Highnote Records in October which will be out in 2020.\nDena is currently professor for Jazz Voice at The University of Music and Performing Arts, in Graz, Austria, where she currently resides.\xa0\nWe hope you enjoy this episode chock full of Dena\u2019s personal stories, musings, and wisdom, along with useful information, tips for music students, and so much more!\nDena DeRose\nJazz Institute of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz, Austria \nStanford Jazz Vocal Program\nBirdland Jazz Club\xa0\nBach Dining and Dancing Society\nSheila Jordan\nJustin Eggert, Tai Chi and Qigong Master