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Warren Wolf Presents Helen Sung at An Die Musik Live
Where
An Die Musik Live
409 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
Map
410-385-2638
When
Fri, May 17, 2019
9:30 pm
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Musicians
About
Helen Sung, piano
Jeff Reed, bass
Warren Wolf, drums
Pianist/composer Helen Sung has spent most of her life in two distinct worlds. A classical student from a young age who transitioned to jazz in her early twenties, she understands the limitless range and potential of the piano in a way that few specialists in either genre can. In addition, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, Sung embodies two diverse cultures and has discovered a musical voice and identity that are true to both - and more importantly, true to herself.
An active, award-winning composer, Sung was the commissioned composer for West Chester University's 2009 Poetry Conference. She also won a 2009 Chamber Music America Residency Grant, enabling her create and program a jazz residency week at an area school, where students engaged in a multi-disciplinary experience of instrumental jazz, vocal jazz, dance, and visual art. That same year North Coast Brewing Company, maker of Brother Thelonious Belgian ale, commissioned Sung to write a theme song for the beer and appointed her to be the musical director/arranger for its Brother Thelonious Quintet album. Her composition "Brother Thelonious" is also featured on her album Anthem For A New Day....
