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LA Jazz Society Presents: DARYNN DEAN and FRIENDS

5903 Noble Ave

5903 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405, USA California

34.1904396 -118.4620815

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LOS ANGELES JAZZ SOCIETY PRESENTS: A performance by DARYNN DEAN and FRIENDS with Q&A to follow The dazzling young vocalist DARRYN DEAN will perform with: --Mahesh Balasooriya - Piano --Ahmet Turkmenoglu - Bass --Ana Barreiro - Drums Hosted by: MARK CHRISTIAN MILLER Darynn Dean is an up-and-coming award-winning jazz vocalist and a recent graduate of New England Conservatory in Boston MA. earning her B.M. in Jazz Studies and Liberal Arts Minor in Cultural Studies. Born and raised in Los Angeles CA, she is no stranger to jazz! Her rich musical legacy originates with her Grandfather Donald Dean Sr. (drummer), who toured with Les McCann, Eddie Harris, and Betty Carter) and spans generationally through her father Donald Dean (drummer) and cousin Jamael Dean (pianist). Coached by the prolific Howlett Smith (pianist and composer) and mentored by world-renowned jazz and blues singer Barbara Morrison and NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award Winner Dee Dee Bridgewater, Darynn is learning from the best. With a unique voice and timeless style, Darynn Dean has garnered the attention of audiences across the country. Her most notable performances include singing at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C, and Jordan Hall in Boston MA. Some of Darynn’s past awards and honors include being the 2015 National Young Arts Gold Medalist, NAACP ACT-SO’s National Gold Medalist, the 2015 Music Center Spotlight Awards Grand Prize Finalist, 2019 participant in Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead Residency at the Kennedy Center, and the 2018 Dolo Coker Foundation First Place Winner. She has sung alongside, Hubert Laws, Poncho Sanchez, Dave Koz, Clayton Cameron, Les McCann, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Delfayo Marsalis, Barbara Morrison, Dave Holland, and John Clayton. Her love for the stage vitalizes her her passion for justice and equality. In 2019, she created a documentary entitled, “All About Love: Jazz + Gender”, which chronicled her creation of the first ever All-Women’s Cross Big Band between New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. In the film, she interviews prominent artists like Jason Moran (pianist) and Terri Lyne Carrington (drummer) dynamically exploring gender justice, equity, and love within the jazz community. Excited to be alive in this very important time, Darynn strives to be the best and express herself both musically and socially. In her own words, “Right now, more than ever, we need music, love, and connection.” Taking a stand on off stage she is enthused to reach all of her wildest dreams and become one of this generation’s musical greats. _____________ THIS EVENT IS FREE to watch. There is no cost to view this live performance but registration is required to obtain your ZOOM log-in information. Once you register, you will be sent information as to how to access this fabulous program. ZOOM log-ins will be sent approximately one hour before the performance. PLEASE try to make your reservation by 2pm Thursday Sept. 10th. Any donations you are able to make are much appreciated and will support the programs of the Los Angeles Jazz Society, a 501 c 3 non-profit. _______ When you log into zoom, you will be placed in a waiting room and admitted at 6:50pm a few minutes before the performance begins. Please remember to mute your video and sound. Following the performance, we will have a short Q&A - during the performance you may insert your questions on the ZOOM chat line. ___________________________________________________________________ LOS ANGELES JAZZ SOCIETY PRESENTS is a new VIRTUAL series presented several times a month to focus on JAZZ - established musicians as well as young musicians entering our field. We do it all - FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ! The Los Angeles Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping jazz alive, especially focused on our youth, through education, music programs, presenting 'Jazz in Schools', the Bill Green Mentorship Program, the New Note commissions, and more. Visit us for more information or to join the L.A. Jazz Society and support our efforts. www.lajazz.org

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Start: 2020-11-12T19:00:00-08:00

End: 2020-11-12T20:15:00-08:00

Tickets

FREE access - An Evening w/DARYNN DEAN & FRIENDS 0.0 USD 150