Dena Derose, Jazz Vocalist & Pianist at Kerrytown Concert House

Dena DeRose, jazz vocalist and pianist, has recorded 10 CD’s as a leader with her 11th due out May 20, 2014 on HighNote Records “We Won’t Forget You…An Homage to Shirley Horn”. This recording features her trio of over 15 years – Martin Wind (bass) and Matt Wilson (drums) – and special guests Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), and Gary Smulyan (bari sax). Her last recording, released in 2012, “Travelin’ Light” (Maxjazz), was considered for a Grammy as well as garnering 4 stars in Downbeat, and was selected as one of the Albums of the Year by Downbeat, All about Jazz, and various online jazz publications...

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Dena DeRose, jazz vocalist and pianist, has recorded 10 CD’s as a leader with her 11th due out May 20, 2014 on HighNote Records “We Won’t Forget You…An Homage to Shirley Horn”. This recording features her trio of over 15 years – Martin Wind (bass) and Matt Wilson (drums) – and special guests Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), and Gary Smulyan (bari sax). Her last recording, released in 2012, “Travelin’ Light” (Maxjazz), was considered for a Grammy as well as garnering 4 stars in Downbeat, and was selected as one of the Albums of the Year by Downbeat, All about Jazz, and various online jazz publications. DeRose has also been an “Artist Deserving Wider Recognition” by Downbeat Critic’s Poll in 2003, 2006, 2008, and 2013.

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