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Biographical Summary:
DIVA is a concert jazz orchestra in the tradition of the classic bands of Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, and Woody Herman. DIVA was formed in 1993 by Stanley Kay and maintains itself as one of a few “intact” touring jazz ensembles in the world. The repertoire is progressive, mainstream jazz and is composed and arranged specifically for DIVA by band members and some of the country's most notable composers.
Performance Highlights:
DIVA has performed in some of the world's most prestigious music venues, where they have received critical acclaim. Venues include:
- Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Orchestra at a sold-out concert
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.)
- Verizon Jazz Festival at Lincoln Center (New York, New York
- Lionel Hampton Jazz Room at Le Meridien Hotel (Paris, France)
- Teatro de Sistina (Rome, Italy)
- Hollywood Bowl for the Playboy Jazz Festival
- Blue Note (New York, New York)
- Harrah's (Lake Tahoe)
- Cinegrill (Hollywood, California)
- SS Norway and QE2 Jazz Cruises
- Berlin (Germany) Jazz Festival
- Bern (Switzerland) Jazz Festival
- Salzburg (Austria) Music Festival
- Montreal and Ottawa (Canada) International Jazz Festivals
- Jamaica Jazz Festival
- Bogota (Colombia) International Jazz Festival
- Zagreb (Croatia) Jazz Festival
- Pori (Finland) Jazz Festival
- Symphony Halls in St. Louis, Philadelphia and Cleveland
- Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Diane Schuur, DeeDee Bridgewater, Rosemary Clooney, Jack Jones, Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, Terry Gibbs, Tommy Newsom, and Randy Brecker have performed with DIVA in the United States and abroad.
- Television appearances include multiple features on
- CNN’s Arts Break, CBS Sunday Morning
- a spotlight presentation on the Kennedy Center’s 25th Anniversary Special
- a feature on Japanese television’s NHK network
- as well as various local cable programs.
- Music critics all over the world have praised DIVA’s most recent CD, TNT - A Tommy Newsom Tribute. The band’s other CDs include Live in Concert, I Believe in You, Leave it to DIVA, and Something’s Coming.
Leader, Drums
Sherrie Maricle |
Founder/CEO
Stanley Kay |
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Rhythm
Tomoko Ohno
Noriko Ueda |
Saxophone
Sharel Cassity
Janelle Reichman
Leigh Pilzer
Lisa Parrott |
Trumpet
Tanya Darby
Jami Dauber*
*Manager
Carol Morgan
Nadje Noordhuis |
Trombone
Deborah Weisz
Jen Krupa
Leslie Havens |
Recordings:
- T.N.T - A Tommy Newsom Tribute (2005)
- Live in Concert (2002)
- I Believe in You (1999)—Independent
- Leave it to Diva (1997)—Independent
- Something's Coming (1995)—Perfect Sound
Information:
- Founder/CEO: Stanley Kay
- Leader/Drums: Dr. Sherrie Maricle SMaricle@ptd.net
- Manager: Jami Dauber divajazz@nyc.rr.com
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