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Emme Kemp
Emme Kemp wears many hats, as Bandleader, Broadway Composer, Singer, Pianist and researcher of American music. Chicago born Emme wrote original music & lyrics for and performed with the original Broadway production of Bubblin brown Sugar. She is at home with blues and gospel and the broad- based culturally inclusive music that prepared her as a teenager for coaching with the eminent pianist Egon Petri on the west coast. After moving to New York, rag time master Eubie Blake included Emme in his 92nd birthday concert at Harvard and chose her to record his music on his EBM label.
Emme performed her original songs on The Guiding Light and Captain Kangaroo, appeared on Entertainment Tonight and Oh Boy, Babies! On NBC. In Woody Allen’s film Sweet and Lowdown Emme is shown in jam session scenes with Sean Penn. She has appeared in Dick Hyman’s Jazz in July series at the 92nd Street Y, the Schomburg Center’s Women in Jazz Festival and received an Audelco Pioneer Award for her theatre contributions.
This former three year military woman was commissioned through the Chicago Defender to create her Echoes Out of Time theatre piece. She received awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and has been honored by IWJ (International Women in Jazz, founded by Cobi Narita).
Emme independently produced her own original songs and music which are featured on her latest CD, Try A Little Tenderness.
This international performer studied at Northwestern University, Berklee College of Music and New York University. She played at Carnegie Hall with the NYU Jazz Ensemble under Jimmy Giuffre and has appeared on numerous college campuses and at jazz festivals. Emme’s lectures and writings form a significant overview on popular culture.
“. . . one of the most accomplished female multitalented artists in the business.” –BALTIMORE SUN
“. . . an unusually sensitive understanding.” –John S. Wilson, New York Times
Emme Kemp has filled the shoes of such diverse musical artists as Jay McShann, Odetta, along with Jackie and Roy Kral.
As a bandleader she has hired the creative likes Paul Quinichette, Ernie Wilkins, Arvell Shaw and many others. She played with the U Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jimmy Guiffre at Carnegie Hall, and earlier studied at Northwestern University and Berklee School of Music. She served in the U.S. Army and produced shows for Special Services and was assigned to the Judge Advocate’s office.
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Arts And Jazzfest NYC In Association With The ON Channel Announces Home Spun Sundays With Broadway Composer Emme Kemp And Jazz By The Water
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All About Jazz
A Virtual Concert And Arts And Jazzfest NYC 17th Anniversary Celebration. Saturday, August 22nd, 8 PM Via Facebook Live, a Pre-Home Spun Sunday Conversation with Broadway Composer, Pianist, and Singer Emme Kemp and Arts and Jazzfest NYCTM Founder and Producer Gwendolyn Black. Ms. Kemp will discuss her long standing musical career and her celebrating 75 Years of Dancing on the KeysTM. Sunday, August 23rd, 8 PM Streaming on The On Channel, Home Spun SundaysTM with an evening of piano, singing, ...
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2010 Women in Jazz Fest Honoring Robin Bell Stevens, Emme Kemp and the Centennial of Mary Lou Williams
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
A note from the International Women In Jazz:
Dear Friends: April is Jazz Appreciation Month." We are happy to announce that the International Women in Jazz is producing the Women in Jazz Festival 2010. IWJ will recognize and pay tribute to the achievements and significance of women Jazz musicians and give them the opportunity to share their talent with other members of the Jazz world. Our Festival will be held on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24, at ...
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Emme & Julie: Emme Kemp & Julie Mandel - Women Composers, May 9 and May 18
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All About Jazz
Two Separate events spotlight the enormous talents of Women Composers! Friday, May, 9 2008 at LeFrak Theatre, Queens College" - EMME and JULIE" LeFrak Theatre, Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, New York 11367 EMME and JULIE": Chamber Jazz Ensemble performs works of composers Emme Kemp and Julie Mandel, with cellist Peter Lewy. Brian Woodruff (drums), Whitney Moulton (bass), Carol Sudhalter (tenor sax / flute), Chris Rinaman (tbn), Linda Presgrave (piano), special guest bassist Antonio Cervellino, ...
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Emme Kemp Ensemble - Tribute to Phyl Garland - Jazz Mobile - Grants Tomb
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All About Jazz
Emme Kemp Trio at Copeland's Restaurant & Full Bar January 26-27 and Two Weekends in February
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All About Jazz
Emme has a New Band!
With Special Guest master bassist Bob Cunningham!
EMME KEMP TRIO Returns To Copeland's!
Emme Kemp Trio: Emme Kemp - Piano / Vocals Bob Cunningham - Bass Don Eaton - Drums
7:30pm - 11:30pm Fridays & Saturdays: January 26th - 27th February 9th & 10th February 23rd - 24th
Copeland's 547 W 145th Street, New York, NY
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Emme Kemp Quartet: A Tribute To Shirley Horn Jan. 5 At Flushing Town Hall
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All About Jazz
Emme Kemp: A Tribute To Shirley Horn"
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007 Location: Flushing Town Hall -137-35 Northern Boulevard (corner of Linden Place) Flushing, NY 11354
Cost: $15.00 / $12.00 Flushing Town Hall Members
Contact: Box Office - (718) 463 -7700, ext. 222 Website: www.flushingtownhall.org
Emme Kemp - Piano / vocals Accompanied by: Vishnu Wood - Bass Julian Meyers Sax Gregg Bufford - Drums
EMME KEMP IS ALL MUSIC. ...
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Two Jazzy Legend's At Copeland's: Emme Kemp Trio & Bob Cunningham Trio
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All About Jazz
Sensational Pianist,Vocalist and Broadway Composer(Bubbling Brown Sugar) Emme Kemp! *Emme Kemp Trio - Friday Oct. 13, 2006 Saturday Only: The Bob Cunningham Trio Master Bassist,Composer and Band leader (with Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard) *The Bob Cunningham Trio -Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 Emme's next dates at Copeland's: The Emme Kemp Trio on Friday & Saturday October 27th & 28th! *The Bob Cunningham Trio returns for Two nights: Friday & Saturday - November 10th & 11th- ...
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Emme Kemp Trio at Copeland's Restaurant Sept. 22-23
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All About Jazz
Come out and enjoy the Emme Kemp Trio at Copeland's! The charming Emme Kemp is a pianist and vocalist reminiscent of Shirley Horn and Hazel Scott.
Kemp originals coupled with blues and jazz favorites are the foundation for this wonderful musical experience. Signed CDs available at performances--take Emme home with you!
Friday & Saturday Sept. 22 & 23, 2006 7:30pm - 11:30pm
The Emme Kemp Trio: Emme Kemp - Piano & Vocals Alex Layne ...
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Emme Kemp's Birthday Celebration with Special Guest Bassist Bob Cunnigham
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All About Jazz
Come out for great music and a fun night of celebration with the wonderful pianist and vocalist Emme Kemp.
Friday & Saturday May 5-6 Emme Kemp's Birthday Celebration at Copeland's Restaurant 7:30pm-11:30pm
More Emme Kemp May dates at Copeland's include Friday & Saturday May 12th & 13th May 26th & 27th The Emme Kemp Trio:
EMME KEMP - Piano & Vocals Special Guest: BOB CUNNINGHAM - BASS (Friday, May 5th only)
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