Renee Rosnes

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Irene Louise Rosnes (born 24 March 1962 in Regina, Saskatchewan), professionally known as Renee Rosnes (IPA ['ɹiːniː 'ɹɔznəs]), is a pianist and composer in the jazz genre.

Rosnes was three when she began playing piano. Eventually she would pursue further music studies in Toronto, after which she began her international career which would be based in the United States. She is currently part of the San Francisco Jazz Collective [1].

The Drummonds is a trio featuring Rosnes, her husband Billy Drummond and the unrelated Ray Drummond.[2][3]

Her first name's pronunciation is a derivative of Irene ("ree-nee"), rather than the common pronunciation of Renee (i.e. not as "re-nay", IPA [ɹə'neɪ] or [ɹɛ'neɪ]).

[edit] Discography

• 1989: Face to Face
• 1990: Renee Rosnes
• 1990: For the Moment
• 1992: Without Words
• 1996: Ancestors
• 1997: As We Are Now
• 1999: Art & Soul
• 2001: With a Little Help From My Friends
• 2002: Life on Earth
• 2003: Renee Rosnes and the Danish Radio Big Band
• 2004: Deep Cove
• 2005: A Time For Love

Rosnes was also involved in numerous other album projects, including the San Francisco Jazz Collective and The Drummonds.

[edit] Awards and recognition

• 1991: nominee, Juno Award for Best Jazz Album, Renee Rosnes
• 1992: winner, Juno Award for Best Jazz Album, For The Moment
• 1997: winner, Juno Award for Best Mainstream Jazz Album, Ancestors
• 1998: nominee, Juno Award for Best Mainstream Jazz Album, As We Are Now
• 2000: nominee, Juno Award for Best Traditional Jazz Album - Instrumental, Art & Soul
• 2003: winner, Juno Award for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year, Life On Earth

[edit] External links

• Renee Rosnes official website
• Canadian Encyclopedia: Renee Rosnes
• Blue Note (label): Renee Rosnes profile
• Jazz Discography: Renee Rosnes profile