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Lauren Gifford
Pop / Indie / Nu-Jazz

Music is an individual's expression of the soul.



New York
United States

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Member Since12/27/2004
Band Websitewww.laurengifford.com
Band MembersTo purchase the Lauren Gifford CD "Sitting Pretty" go to: CD Baby


InfluencesI spent the greater part of my adolescence listening to Billie Holliday, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. My instrumental compositions were heavily influenced by incredible film score composers such as John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Dave Brubeck, Aaron Copland, David Foster, Dave Grusin and so on. I had originally dreamed of becoming a film score composer and orchestral director. After high school, I began to incorporate lyrics into my work and found my true Love and great passion for live performance. I started listening to amazing folk artists like James Taylor, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, Joni Mitchell, Carol King and many more of their kind. Their gentle and clever writing style moved me to begin the process of combining all of my influences into the individual style that I have today. I Love every single genre that exists. Some more than others of course, but I appreciate the many different ways we communicate in Love and celebrate that creativity through Music. Music is never a competition. It is meerly the expression of our soul.
Sounds LikeSarah Mclachlan, Norah Jones, Natalie Merchant
Record LabelUnsigned
Type of LabelIndie


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Feb 22 2010 9:00P
Private Event Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Feb 23 2010 9:00P
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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   About Lauren Gifford
.. The girl next door, a celebrated Jazz Diva, an insightful poetic singer/songwriter or the occasional rock 'n roll brat - Lauren Gifford does not have to play any of these roles, she IS all of that and more at all times.

Her father's great love for Jazz legends like Billie Holiday or Dave Brubeck provided a musical atmosphere that fostered the development of Gifford's wonderfully independent talent. Later, endless hours of James Taylor and David Foster helped to round out and widen her musical scope.

Though often compared to Sarah McLachlan or Natalie Merchant, Lauren Gifford developed her very own unique style of singing with a voice that's "captivating and pure" (fan comment). Her reckless and extravagant piano playing leaves the most demanding critics breathless.

"Sitting Pretty", Lauren Gifford's debut release, was her first bold step into the limelight of musical fame. After a record breaking on-air visit with Dallas' very own superstar schock-jock Russ Martin her website was stormed by more than 11,000 visitors registering more than 20,000 song downloads within the following weeks. The CD release was celebrated with a sensational concert at the legendary Gypsy Tea Room in Dallas drawing visitors form around the country, all the way to LA and the revealing of a 16 ft. Billboard that graced a major Dallas freeway for the better part of the year.

More than 500 live performances later (Dallas, Boston and Florida), Gifford has her sights on bigger and bolder goals. With her production/artist development team Edith Letz and Oliver Letz and with voice coach Tom McKinney (Destiny's Child, Beyonce) she is preparing new material for the recording of her sophmore album in late 2006. Growing interest by major record companies as well as TV and radio stations suggest the dawn of another very exciting year for Lauren Gifford.

2006 Highlights:
Visit www.laurengifford.com and check out the News section.


* 18,291 visitors (12,942 unique visitors)
* 140,174 pages viewed
* 8,482 song downloads
* 26.45 gigabytes of data transferred

Highlights and milestones in 2004:
** Lauren Gifford's song "Never Look Back" is included in the "Don't Mess With Texas Music Vol.2" sampler next to contributions by The Crusaders, Pat Green, Los Lonely Boys, Clint Black, The Vaughan Brothers, Beyonce, Steve Miller, Bonnie Raitt, George Strait, Eric Clapton and more benefitting music education in Texas schools.

** Lauren Gifford's song "Sleepwalker" is featured as a download for donation on Clear Channel's HelpCureBreastCancer website

** Lauren Gifford opened the Mix102.9 radio station's Christmas at the Hard Rock featuring Tears For Fears.

Quote Curt Smith (Tears For Fears) when being introduced to Lauren at the after show party: "Oh yeah, you are the girl with the Voice!"

** Lauren Gifford was invited to perform a concert at Bose® Corporation headquarters in Boston which was video taped in HDTV for a client demonstration DVD.

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The Romantic Pianist

The Romantic Pianist



Jan 17 2010 5:14 AM

just Saying hi to T
 

he Moust Beautiful Lady in The World!
The River of Great Wonders Davilmar Pianist

The River of Great Wonders Davilmar Pianist



Jan 17 2010 5:13 AM

Greetings my friend It is Always a pleasure to come to your page and enjoy your Beautiful music! Thank you.

The River of Great Wonders Davilmar Pianist

The River of Great Wonders Davilmar Pianist



Jan 17 2010 5:13 AM

Just Saying hi to The Moust Beautiful Lady in The World!

Love Your Music  my Dear friend.http://stores.ebay.com/Davilmarcdcollection
~ Sandra ~

          ~ Sandra ~



Dec 31 2009 1:04 AM

    Thanks for being MY myspace friend (= Merry Christmas to you and your family ~ Sandra
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The River of Great Wonders Davilmar Pianist



Dec 31 2009 1:03 AM

Merry christmas my   Beautiful friend!

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Nov 23 2009 6:19 AM

Greetings my Beautiful friend!
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Mill Creek Ranch Resort

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Nov 22 2009 10:59 AM

Lauren Gifford.........Mill Creek Ranch Resort would like to thank you for adding us as your personal friend! We would like to offer you a personal invitation to come out and visit the resort at your leisure. Please feel free to give me a call at (469) 853-3172 and I will personally give you a free tour! Be sure and check out the web site at millcreekranchresort.com ... http://www.millcreekranchresort.com
I hope to see ya' here soon!
Have a blessed day,
Alan Franklin
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Binh Vo



Nov 22 2009 10:58 AM

what's the dealio friend...
Wookie of the Year

Jeremy Stovall



Sep 27 2009 2:28 AM

Miss you! Hope you're having fun traveling all over the world! Waiting for another show back in Dallas...
Rogerguitarra

Rogerguitarra



Sep 1 2009 11:31 PM

Lindo sorriso, linda voz e lindas musicas. sucesso pra vc
rogerguitarra
The Romantic Pianist

The Romantic Pianist



Jul 28 2009 10:12 PM

Greetings my Beutiful friend!
Danny

Pure Evil



Jun 25 2009 4:27 PM

Got the cables. Thanks a mil! In Turks and Caicos this week. Enjoy the studio!
American Bastard [Thee]

American Bastard [Thee]



May 19 2009 3:20 AM

Hope your doing great in Thailand :)

coyote
The Romantic Pianist

The Romantic Pianist



May 27 2009 2:21 PM

Just Saying Hi to my Extremely Beutiful Friend
Alyse Black

Alyse Black



Jun 2 2009 6:30 AM

Hey Lady!!

Like Feist or Sara Barielles? Come to Dallas' Opening Bell @Mosaic(Jun12 w/Band) & White Rock Coffee(Jun14 solo). I'd love it if you came! Wanna come?

Tons of lovely, lovely wishes for you!
Alyse
The Romantic Pianist

The Romantic Pianist



May 15 2009 3:08 PM

Greetings My sweet Friend
ottvor

ottvor



May 5 2009 6:29 PM

Hello Lauren,
My name is Ottvor S. Jacquett and I manage a couture fashion boutique in the tri-state New York area. I also design dresses and I would be honored to make a dress for you to wear at one of thier performances and return the photos or video to us to post on our fashion boutiques website. Our site is visited by shoppers internationally and I would be delighted to introduce your music to them with you wearing one of my designs.
Our company web address is www.ShirleyLoraine.com.



Thank You,
Ottvor S. Jacquett
Dynamic Fashions Boutique
973.778.3981
www.ShirleyLoraine.com
Jevette

Jevette



Apr 27 2009 11:16 PM

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Danny

Pure Evil



Apr 20 2009 4:10 PM

Enjoying yourself?
Cedric

Cedric Israel



Apr 22 2009 12:32 AM

Hi Lauren. So cool to hear you are traveling the world.
Blessings!
Yuka Tadano

Yuka Tadano



Mar 12 2009 5:07 AM

hey how's going lady?? let me know what's up!! hope all is well with you...miss ya

Yuka
Kimmiepeaches

Kimmiepeaches



Mar 18 2009 10:35 AM

I hope you have fun in china. i miss you.
the girls listen to your cd all the time!!! be safe!!! tell family I said hi!!
Omair Mirza

Omair Mirza



Feb 17 2009 4:44 AM

Hey you! I'm spinning at Plush this Friday from 9:00 - 10:30 with Matt Darey that night.
Hope to see you out there
Cheryl

Cheryl Hayes



Jan 28 2009 12:06 AM

Thanks for adding me, love your style xx
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