Johanna Graham
Johanna Graham | |
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Birth name | Johanna Graham |
Born |
Leeds, England, United Kingdom | 29 May 1975
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2007–present |
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Website |
johannagraham |
Johanna Graham is a British Jazz Singer, noted for her vocal talent [1][2][3] and bold approach to musical arrangement.[4]
Musical career
Johanna fronts the Johanna Graham Quartet and released her debut album, Don't let me be lonely in May 2013.[3][5] Among her influences she lists, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, Doris Day, Joni Mitchell and Judy Garland.[4]
Personal life
Graham moved to Penzance aged 13 and spent several years living in London where she trained as an actress before returning to Cornwall.[4][6]
Discography
- Don't let me be lonely (2013)
Awards
- 2012
This is Cornwall, Best Jazz Act - Winner[7]
The Best Jazz Act, South West Music Awards. - Nominee
References
- ↑ Mondello, Nicholas (29 September 2013). "Johanna Graham: Don’t Let Me Be Lonely (2013)". All About Jazz. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ↑ Ord Shrimpton, Fiona (30 May 2014). "The Johanna Graham Quartet At Pizza Express, Soho, London". All About Jazz. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Liddle, Lance (2 April 2014). "CD Review: Johanna Graham Quartet - Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight.". Bebop Spoken Here. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ord Shrimpton, Fiona (23 May 2014). [Johanna Graham: Don't Let Me Be Lonely "Johanna Graham: Don't Let Me Be Lonely"]. All About Jazz. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ↑ Durman, Drustan (26 May 2014). "Review: The Johanna Graham Quartet at Exeter Phoenix". Exeter Express and Echo. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ↑ Lee Trewhela, December 17, 2014, Cornish Guardian, 2014: the Cornish year in music, Retrieved January 2, 2015, "...Rising West Cornwall jazz star Johanna Graham launched her quartet's debut album..."
- ↑ Briton, West (28 February 2013). "Stithians Jazz". West Briton. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
External links
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- Johanna Graham on iTunes