As musicians, we're influenced by every singer, composer, and band we've ever heard since we were children. I can't pinpoint exact influences, but have favorite musicians that will always be at the TOP of my list for inspiration and joy: Enya, Loreena McKennitt, The Wailin' Jennys, Kate Rusby, Nickel Creek, Nick Drake, Sting, Gordon Lightfoot, and many more I can't think of. I'm currently thinking of ideas for my next album - I really like the idea of vocal layering (ala Enya) and folk song tradition styles - like the three part women's harmonies of The Wailin' Jennys. I'm thinking of combining some of these elements for a future project. But I'm always open to other ideas! (feel free to share)
In the meantime, I will continue with my live classical career - singing in shows and classical concerts. Hope to see you all at some of them!
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I sound like me! :-)
My goal is to sing with heart, sincerity, and always bring my love of music to the listener.
The first CD, "Tidings of Christmas", is what I consider a traditional "crossover" album. A mix of light classical and light jazz. It features good old Christmas standards that everyone knows and loves. Simple and intimate, and accompanied by piano.
The second CD, "Echoes of Christmas Past", is early music - specifically music from the 14th to 18th centuries. (Tapping in to the love of early music that I developed while in college.) The new album also was a more ambitious undertaking; not only does it feature many solo pieces, but I included several acappella quartets (SATB), two choral pieces, two duets, and two songs where I sing harmonies with myself. I also had more guest artists as a result of this. I'm really proud of this project and put an enormous amount of work into it. I hope you'll love it! (It should be available online soon - by the end of the week on CDBaby, and by the end of the month on iTunes.)
A little bit jazz, a little bit classical. Sweet lyrical vocals mixed with beautiful piano arrangements.
Jennifer Graf is a professional soprano who sings regularly in Philadelphia, New York, and throughout the Northeastern United States. She is at home in opera, musical theatre, oratorio, and early music; and holds a Master of Music Degree in vocal performance from New England Conservatory, where she graduated magna cum laude. Some of her credits include principal roles in The Pirates of Penzance, The Marriage of Figaro, La Boheme, Carmen, The Impresario, The Chocolate Soldier, Meet Me in St. Louis, Camelot, Handel’s Messiah, Vivaldi’s Gloria, and Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.
Ms. Graf released her first solo CD, "Tidings of Christmas" in 2006. She can also be heard on recordings of "Dido and Aeneas" by Purcell, Mozart's "Requiem", and Verdi's "Requiem"; all released by Vox Ama Deus on the Lyrichord label.
Jennifer is also Founder and General Director of Olde Towne Carolers, a professional holiday music company that performs in the eastern Pennsylvania region. To find out more about Olde Towne Carolers, visit: www.oldetownecarolers.com.
I'm supporting you, by adding one of your songs to my profile :-) ... You should add different ones, or more so I have more to choose from, so I can change it like weekly :-)
I have a question for ya....Do you know of anyone that wants to buy a piano? It's done in Cherry and is a Roland (electric). You can record on it, layer sounds etc. It is at my parents house in VA, but we are going to be bringing it up here. If you want details on it let me know.
OMG...did you watch the movie that came .. GH called Ghost Adventures? it was so scary that i didn't want to get out of my chair to go to bed..LOL....im such a wimp!!
I've been watching the marathon all day of Dead Like Me on SciFi. The previews for Ghost Hunters looks good...I missed last nights show. Glad your 4th was fun...what movie did you go see?
hey jen!! omg...what did you think of gh tonight? i would have freaked out if i had been up in that attic! geeeezzz. can't wait for next weeks episode. hope you have a great thursday....hope to get to talk to you again soon!
