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Take Five With Lisa Dae
Lisa Dae's distinctive vocals have earned her a loyal and rapidly growing fan base. Classically trained she can sing what she hears. Considered the preeminent jazz vocalist in the NW, Lisa is well on her way to a long and successful music career. Look for an LP soon.
Instrument(s):
Vocal.
Teachers and/or influences?
Teachers were vast in the form of LP's!
Kenny Rankin
vocals1940 - 2009
Sarah Vaughan
vocals1924 - 1990
Frank Sinatra
vocals1915 - 1998
Ella Fitzgerald
vocals1917 - 1996
I knew I wanted to be a musician when...
As far back as I can remember but at the age of five my friends would get mad at me because all I wanted to do was play their piano's!
Your sound and approach to music:
Less is more. I like to show people who I am through my music. I always look for the "goose bump" factor.
Your teaching approach:
Have fun. Be Patient. Listen to anything and everything and then listen some more.
Your dream band:
Jeff Hamilton
drumsb.1953
Christian McBride
bassb.1972
Bob Sheppard
saxophone, tenorb.1952
Brad Mehldau
pianob.1970
Graham Dechter
guitarFavorite venue:
Jazz at Joe's in Bend, OR
Your favorite recording in your discography and why?
Oscar Peterson
piano1925 - 2007
What do you think is the most important thing you are contributing musically?
Gut wrenching vocals without all the gymnastics.
Did you know...
I'm an avid golfer :)
CDs you are listening to now:
Sinne Eeg
vocalsHow would you describe the state of jazz today?
A lot of silver haired folk out there in the audiences today. Makes me concerned. Jazz is bigger in Europe than in the States. Makes me sad. However, there are a lot of amazing teachers and players out there in the grind and I believe they are making a difference.
What are some of the essential requirements to keep jazz alive and growing?
We need to get back to the roots. Jazz and dancing were two peas and a pod. If was meant to be fun! The players I hear today are technically amazing but are not too concerned about the audience. There needs to be a balance of "doing your thing" as a player and keeping the audience engaged...
What is in the near future?
A concert on December 17 with my college roommate and friend who is currently the jazz director at the University of Kansas and a composer/arranger himself—an amazing tenor player.
By Day:
Work at a music store.
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