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Violinist KERSTEN STEVENS
Jazz / Christian / Soul

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CT/NYC, Connecticut
United States

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Member Since9/9/2005
Band Websitewww.kerstenstevens.com
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From a new-jazz HARK THE HERALD, to the serene O Holy Night to the worshipful O Come all Ye Faithful to the hip hop/funk Do You Hear What I Hear, Kersten premiers THE GIFT, a new holiday album that will be sure to please all gifters this season. The album is christened by the title original track, THE GIFT Produced by Mark Brown & Kersten Stevens for KS MUSIC Publishing (MusiCharity Productions). Featuring: Kersten Stevens - violin, Mark Brown - Keys, Synth Bass & Programming, Miki Hayama-Piano solos, Tony Mahone-Electric bass, Tony Cimorosi-Acoustic Bass, Ulysses Owens Jr.-Drums
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Featured on WALKS OF FAITH: Lonnie Plaxico, Aziza Miller, Tyrone Patrick, Joe Scott, James Jones, Melvin Riley, William Acosta, Gregory Spain ALSO Collaborations: Tia Fuller sax, Miki Hayama keys, Miriam Sullivan bass, Bernice "Boom Boom" Brooks, Ragan Whiteside flute
Influences Regina Carter, John Blake Jr., Noel Pointer, Alicia Keys (..1 Fan), Joshua Redman, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Cassandra Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, Noel Pointer, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dwele, Deon Kipping, Jill Scott, Lonnie Plaxico, Thelonious Monk, Janet Jackson, James Brown,
Sounds LikeSoul meets funk meets spirituality....fueled by passion and talent...a fusion of jazz, gospel and R&B...Sounds like nothing you've heard before!
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   About Violinist KERSTEN STEVENS

Musically gifted, beautiful, virtuosic & poised professional Violinist Kersten Stevens is truly a gift! Being blessed with a talent for jazz, gospel and classical performance, she has excelled from a local star hailing from Stratford, Connecticut to a national buzzworthy artist! A recent graduate of the Yale University Class of 2006 with a B.A. in Music and African American Studies, KERSTEN’s musical journey began with classical violin instruction at the age of three. She began studying and performing jazz, gospel and contemporary styles at age fourteen! Kersten has since been the opening act for the late Ray Charles, made a 2004 appearance for the National Boys and Girls Clubs at the request by Denzel Washington, appeared in 2005 as a featured soloist with Dionne Warwick and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, performed with world-renowned jazz violinist Regina Carter, has studied with violinist John Blake, Jr., and has twice taken Showtime at the Apollo by storm, winning competitions in 2003 and 1999! KERSTEN’s stirring violin improvisational skills have received a number of awards and recognitions. In 2007 she was awared Gospel Instrumentalist of the Year by Connecticut's Holla Back Video Awards. She was crowned the Hal Jackson's Talented Teen Miss Connecticut 2000 and International 1st runner up and in 2002 was the Gold Medal winner of the NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics in the Music/Instrumental Contemporary category. Also in 2002, she received awards from the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra for musical excellence and from Vivian Ayers-Allen and Phylicia Ayers-Allen Rischad for her musical accomplishments. Recently, she was awarded for artistic excellence by the Afro- American Cultural Center at Yale University. Kersten has completed two solo projects. The Beginning, released in 2002, features jazz classics like Duke Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood” and funk charts like Stevie Wonder’s “Master Blaster.” September 2005 celebrated the release of Kersten’s highly anticipated sophomore gospel album entitled Walks of Faith. A fusion of contemporary jazz and gospel, the project features such legendary musicians such as bassist Lonnie Plaxico and is complete with gospel standards “The Lord’s Prayer,” contemporaries like “Shabach” and spirituals like “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child.” The album is truly an electrifying musical and spiritual experience! The dynamic virtuosity of Violinist Kersten Stevens distinguishes her as one of the most uniquely gifted artists to hit the scene today! She continues to perform across the country and looks forward to sharing her music across the world. For More Info, Booking & Management Please Visit Us at www.kerstenstevens.com ks@kerstenstevens.com
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Curtis





Jan 23 2009 10:30 PM

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Steven Cravis





Jan 24 2009 12:40 AM

Hi Kersten :-)
-Steven
ninni digez





Jan 25 2009 2:19 PM

thank you for add and for your music
A Powerful Woman





Jan 25 2009 7:43 PM

Thanks for the add...God Bless!

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Suresh Singaratnam





Jan 26 2009 2:26 PM

Thanks for the add =)
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Jan 26 2009 9:30 PM

Thanks for inviting us to visit your place in space Kersten. Incredible playing :) All the best in 2009!

Peg


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Soren Reiff aka Reiff jr





Jan 3 2009 8:26 PM

Happy New Year Kersten.
Hope you'll have a wonderful 2009.
All the very best
Soren
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Aug 20 2008 3:57 PM

Hey Kersten,
All the best to you.
Peace,
Luiz
Luizsantosmusic. com
Lukas Wronski





Sep 3 2008 10:25 PM

hello Kersten,
your music is great !! very best regards from Poland- we keep ours fingers crossed also for Obama!
- Lukas -
Janet Marcal





Dec 1 2008 10:26 PM

Instead of asking God, ‘why me’? … ask yourself, ‘why NOT me’? If God didn’t think you could handle it, he wouldn’t have allowed you to experience it … you already know that if he brings you to it … he will certainly bring you through it. Each test you face will strengthen you NOT break you … you are equipped and destined to succeed … trust God with each test … he is leading you to your destiny. Know that your adversity is not here to defeat you, but to promote you to the level where God wants you to be. Understand that the size of your problem is an indication of your future … the bigger the problem, the bigger your reward … so as you face your giants in life … ask yourself, ‘why NOT me?’ … yes indeed … you already know that you have the victory …

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May 2 2008 3:07 PM


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Enjoy your blessings!!
Janet Marcal





Apr 30 2008 12:33 AM

"I think God gives us tests to see if we're going to stay true to our dreams, our faith and our destiny. It means having to continue to believe when facing the impossible.
It means hanging in there just to see how great the end will be … so go ahead and pass the test … you will see that God had your best interest at heart from the very beginning … he loves you and has a perfect plan … so keep expecting the best my friend and watch it come …"
The Voices Of Praise





Apr 30 2008 2:15 AM

WE WOULD LOVE TO THANK YOU FOR THE add. WE LOVE YOU ALL AND WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEE FIT TO HAVE US CROSS PATHS ONE DAY. BE BLESSED AND KEEP IN TOUCH. WE LOVE YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

KEEP IN TOUCH,

THE VOICES OF PRAISE
OF BURTON, SOUTH CAROLINA


PS. FEEL FREE TO LEAVE COMMENTS ON OUR PICS, OUR WALL, OR CONCERNING OUR MINISTRY. LEAVE MESSAGES AND FEEL FREE TO REFER OTHERS TO OUR SITE. WE KNOW GOD HAS SOMETHING GREAT IN ALL OF OUR LIVES, INCLUDING YOU TOO.
gospo (playing the drums)





Apr 30 2008 2:31 AM

Hey kerstan !!! The A.james jones a.k.a the funkdoctor is dropping by to bless your page. I pray all is well with you and your fam God bless .
Trina Basu





Apr 30 2008 3:03 AM

Awesome! so happy you decides to come :) let's defintely talk soon about traveling.....haven't thought about that at all yet, but I think there are also people driving so let's see.
I'll let you know, Trina
MEBARIA הלך אל ארץ הקודש!





Apr 29 2008 2:11 AM

Thank you for being my friend !!!!!!
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Apr 29 2008 2:30 AM

God Bless and thanks for the add!

Check out the To the Utmost Inspirational Talent Showcase (ages 14-17)...4 City Tour including Hartford, Stamford, Bridgeport and New Haven! Maybe you know someone interested!!! ;)

More opportunities to come from BtM in all 4 cities for the youth including Rhyme, Rhythm & Reason, check that out on www. b-yondthemusic. com

Have a great evening and please keep in touch!

Catherine (BtM)
Walter





Apr 29 2008 3:50 PM

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Igmar Alderete





Dec 12 2007 9:49 PM

Thanks so much for the add!! great tunes.
nice sound.
Greetings.
Marvin Lee Jones





Dec 13 2007 4:18 AM


Hello, Kersten!

Wishing you and your family
a
Merry Christmas
and a
Prosperous 2008!


-Marvin
arguster j.





Dec 13 2007 8:48 PM

Patrick





Jan 29 2008 8:39 PM

see you doing it big?
Agnieszka Grela





Jan 31 2008 11:38 AM

Hi,thank you for adding me:)
Best wishes from Poland.
Pretty Young Thing





Feb 7 2008 2:17 AM

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Mar 2 2008 11:50 PM

Madame Speaker!
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MR. BARACK OBAMA
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