The DIVA Jazz Orchestra

Instrument: Band/orchestra | Location: New York City

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Updated: January 28, 2019

Active since: 1992

The inspiration for DIVA came from Stanley Kay, one-time manager and relief drummer for Buddy Rich. In 1990, Kay was conducting a band in which Sherrie Maricle was playing the drums. Stanley immediately picked up on her extraordinary talent and began to wonder if there were other women players who could perform at the same level. The search was on and through nationwide auditions, the foundation for DIVA was poured in 1992 and what emerged is the dynamic musical force that holds forth to the present day.

Since their premiere performance over 21 years ago, DIVA has toured the world to critical and popular acclaim. To fully grasp how wide the appeal is of this incredibly gifted ensemble, one has only to read the catalog of prestigious venues in which the band has performed. In fact, it’s almost easier to ask the question: Where haven’t they played? Here is but a partial list: Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Orchestra, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, Verizon Jazz Festival at Lincoln Center, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland and the Apollo Theater in New York. Add to that the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Manchester Craftsmen’’s Guild in Pittsburgh, and Symphony Halls in St. Louis, Philadelphia and Cleveland, plus the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl and Cinegrill in Hollywood. International appearances include Le Meridien Hotel in Paris, France; Teatro de Sistina in Rome, Italy; Berlin Jazz Festival in Germany; Salzburg Music Festival in Austria; Bern Jazz Festival in Switzerland; Montreal and Ottawa International Jazz Festivals in Canada; Bogota International Jazz Festival in Colombia; Jamaica Jazz Festival; Zagreb Jazz Festival in Croatia; and the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland.

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Primary Instrument

Band/orchestra

Location

New York City

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

https://divajazz.com/education/clinics/

Clinic/Workshop Information

https://divajazz.com/education/clinics/

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Date Detail Price
Mar21Thu
DIVA Jazz Orchestra
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
New York, NY
Mar22Fri
DIVA Jazz Orchestra
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
New York, NY
Mar23Sat
DIVA Jazz Orchestra
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
New York, NY
Mar24Sun
DIVA Jazz Orchestra
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
New York, NY
Apr27Sat
Diva Jazz Orchestra
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Philadelphia, PA