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Released: Sep 10, 2008
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    America

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    I Love Being Here With You

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    Umbrella Man

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    The Claw

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    Slambo

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General Info

  • Genre: Jazz

    Location NEW YORK, New York, US

    Profile Views: 24912

    Last Login: 12/24/2012

    Member Since 2/13/2007

    Website http://www.divajazz.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ..Hard-charging. Powerful. Immersed in the history of their craft and in total command of their instruments. That’s ..The DIVA Jazz Orchestra.. – an ensemble of 15 extremely talented and versatile musicians who just happen to be women. They can’t help it – they were born that way... ..Headed by swinging drummer Sherrie Maricle, ..DIVA.. exudes the excitement and force found in the tradition of the historic big bands but with an eye towards today’s progressive sound of originality and verve. With New York as their home base, ..DIVA.. performs all over the world playing contemporary, mainstream big band jazz composed and arranged to fit the individual personalities and styles of the musicians themselves. Audiences can expect to hear high-energy performances packed with unique improvisation, spontaneity and fun... ..The inspiration for ..DIVA.. came from Stanley Kay, one-time manager and relief drummer for Buddy Rich. In 1990, Kay was conducting a band in which Sherrie Maricle was playing the drums. Stanley immediately picked up on her extraordinary talent and began to wonder if there were other women players who could perform at the same level. The search was on and through nationwide auditions, the foundation for ..The DIVA Jazz Orchestra.. was poured in 1992 and what emerged is the dynamic musical force that holds forth to the present day... ..In 2006, ..DIVA.. was voted one of the best big bands in the world in both DownBeat magazine’s annual Critic’s and Reader’s Polls. To fully grasp how wide the appeal is of this incredibly gifted ensemble, one has only to read the catalog of prestigious venues in which the band has performed, worldwide. In fact, it’s almost easier to ask the question: Where haven’t they played? Here is but a partial list: Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Orchestra, Kennedy Center, Verizon Jazz Festival at Lincoln Center, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club ..Coca-Cola.. at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland and the Apollo Theater in New York... ..Add to that, the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in Pittsburgh, and Symphony Halls in St. Louis, Philadelphia and Cleveland, plus the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl and the Cinegrill in Hollywood. International appearances include Le Meridien Hotel in Paris, France, Teatro de Sistina in Rome, Italy, Berlin Jazz Festival in Germany, Salzburg Music Festival in Austria, Bern Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Montreal and Ottawa International Jazz Festivals in Canada, Bogota International Jazz Festival in Colombia, Jamaica Jazz Festival, Zagreb Jazz Festival in Croatia, and the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland... ..As if the list of settings at which ..DIVA.. has performed isn’t impressive enough, they have also shared the stage with Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Diane Schuur, Carmen Bradford, Marlena Shaw, Dee Daniels, Maurice Hines, DeeDee Bridgewater, Rosemary Clooney, Ann Hampton Callaway, Jack Jones, Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, Terry Gibbs, Tommy Newsom, Randy Brecker and Dave Brubeck... ..The band has also made numerous television appearances highlighted by multiple feature slots on CNN’s Arts Break plus a feature segment on the network television program "CBS Sunday Morning," a spotlighted segment as part of The Kennedy Center’s 25th Anniversary Special and a critically acclaimed feature on the Japanese television NHK network... ....DIVA.. proudly boasts of a very impressive series of recordings, most recent of which is the industry-applauded ..TNT – Tommy Newsom Tribute.. – a compilation of charts the late Mr. Newsom arranged exclusively for the band. Other CD’s include ..Live in Concert, I Believe in You, Leave It To DIVA and Something’s Coming... Look for ..DIVA’s.. newest recording, ..Live at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.., to be released in early 2008... ..Whether live or via recording, ..The DIVA Jazz Orchestra.. always guarantees an evening of spirited and exciting entertainment that leaves the audience on its feet pleading for more... ....Slambo, part 1.... .. .. .. .. .. .. ....Slambo, part 2.... .. .. .. .. .. .. ....Airmail Special, part 1.... .. .. .. .. .. .. ....Airmail Special, part 2.... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    ..Rhythm:.... Sherrie Maricle - drums/leader.. Tomoko Ohno - piano.. Noriko Ueda - bass.. ..Saxophones:.... Sharel Cassity.. Lynn Gruenewald.. Janelle Reichman.. Leigh Pilzer.. Lisa Parrott.. ..Trumpets:.... Tanya Darby.. Jami Dauber.. Nadje Noordhuis.. Carol Morgan.. ..Trombones:.... Deborah Weisz.. Jen Krupa.. Leslie Havens.. .. ..Additional musicians:.... Brenda Earle, Chihiro Yamanaka - piano.. Nicki Parrot, Debbie Kennedy - bass.. Scheila Gonzalez, Sharon Hirata, Lynn Ligammari, Kristy Norter, Karolina Strassmayer, Anat Cohen, Meilana Gillard, Lily White, Jenny Hill, Tia Fuller, Lauren Sevian - saxophones.. Glenda Smith, Liesl Whitaker, Alicia Rau - trumpet.. Sara Jacovino, Jennifer Wharton, Robynn Amy, Joy Bravin - trombone.. .. ..In A Mellotone.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ..Swing That Music.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ..Did You Do That?.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ..76 Trombones.... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Influences

    Thad Jones/Mel Lewis; Buddy Rich; Count Basie; Duke Ellington; Slam Stewart; Tommy Newsom; Ella Fitzgerald

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  • David Clapp

    Sherrie Maricle

    1 year ago
  • Kerri Hughes




    Enjoy your week! =)

    2 years ago
  • Connie

    Thanks a lot for the add.
    Greetings from Germany
    Connie

    2 years ago
  • Gary Joseph Ayala

    Sherrie Maricle & The DIVA Jazz Orchestra Thank you for your kindness and friendship Please feel free to down load my first two songs. "Catch Up" and the "Selena Rose" songs. I opened them up no charge just click on download by the smaller picture of myself. Just a small token of my appreciation for you. Sherrie Maricle & The DIVA Jazz Orchestra I will let you know where I will be performing.

    I wish the best to you and yours always

    Gary Joseph Ayala

    2 years ago
  • Judith Goldbach

    Greetings from Mannheim! It was great to see you again in Heidelberg! All the best, Judith

    2 years ago
  • Aaron Koppel

    #7 in Neil Tesser’s Top Ten Chicago Jazz Discs of 2009
    2009 Grammy nominating ballot for Best Instrumental Jazz Album
    #12 in JazzChicagonet’s Top Chicago Recordings of 2009
    3 ½ Stars! (3=Good, 4=Excellent) Downbeat Magazine

    “The emphasis is on group interplay, with active basslines and lively arrangements.”
    - John Ephland, Downbeat, December 2009.

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    3 years ago
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    3 years ago
  • Chika.(^^♪@Korea

    Hi :-)

    Thank you add.
    I hope you have good day!

    Chika(^^♪

    3 years ago
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    3 years ago
  • J. Sylvester

    Check out the debut album release "Inside Out" by saxophonist J. Sylvester at http://www.reverbnation.com/jsylvester

    3 years ago
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