Jazz artist and Los Angeles resident Tierney Sutton lives a busy, exciting and inspirational life. This year alone, she received another Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Album for her 2009 album Desire, performed three consecutive gigs with her band at Hollywood's Catalina’s Jazz Club, and enjoyed a remarkable evening performing at the Monk Institute Fund Raiser with Al Jarreau, Herbie Hancock, Keb Mo, and more.
Tierney lives and breathes the artistry of spiritual, transcendental jazz, allowing space between each beautifully articulated note, as the audience soaks in the depth and richness of the sounds. Much like Los Angeles itself, Tierney embodies spacious contemplation juxtaposed at times with the tight fluidity of scat... and she does so all with equal grace.
Warm, humble and gracious as always, Tierney still took the time during her busy schedule to talk about teaching and “A Case of You.”
What do you like best about teaching jazz?
I am currently the head of the vocal department at The Los Angeles Music Academy in Pasadena, CA. It's an intimate pace and I love the staff, faculty and students. I travel a lot but am in charge of the curriculum there. It has been a joy.
You have mentioned a potential album of Joni Mitchell material. Are there any bootlegs hidden somewhere "Dancing in the Dark" of someone's attic just waiting for release where your audience could get to hear this?
Well, I sang "A Case of You" last year for a private event... and I'm listening to a lot of Joni these days so who knows...
Tierney continues the tour with her band throughout California this month before national and international dates scheduled through June.
For more information, visit: www.tierneysutton.com
Comments
Thank you for the wonderful article! Tierney is truly a talented and fascinating musician - so excited that I got to read this inspirational and well constructed interview! Looking forward to more:)
Thanks for the great article--enjoyed it! Tierney is a really interesting and unusual person--nice to have your perspective.
Beauty, intellect, humble charm, and extreme talent, what's not to like about Tierney Sutton. Great article.
Thanks for such a great intro to her and her music. Hope I can get to a performance some time!
Thank you for sharing the article on Tierney Sutton. She is an inspiration and true jazz figure.
Hi Will! This woman is an amazing artist! Great coverage!
Thank you all for your wonderful feedback. It's an honor to interview and profile an artist of Tierney's caliber. Thank you Tierney. More great material coming up within the next 24-48 hrs. Much gratitude to you all for spreading the word and sharing your thoughts. I look forward to entertaining material for you and to more reactions. Appreciate you the readers.
"A Case of You." I look forward to hearing that. One of the best songs EVER.
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