Pianist, vocalist, and song writer June Tan Lee's "Nihon of my Dreams" is a delightful and varied musical journey. Her companions on the CD enhance June's many talents, while exhibiting a high level of musicianship. I'm confident that Bill Evans would have been thrilled with June's heartfelt lyrics and rendition of Bill's Hit Tune, one of the many highlights of the almost dozen musical offerings. Can't wait to hear what June dreams up next!
About Andy LaVerne
- Studied at Juilliard, Berklee & the New England Conservatory
- Took private lessons from legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans
- Worked with Frank Sinatra, Neil Sedaka, Stan Getz, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Lionel Hampton, Michael Brecker, Elvin Jones, Jerry Bergonzi, John Abercrombie etc.
- Made over 50 albums & a series of instructional videos
- Author of many jazz books e.g. Tons of Runs
- Pianist/producer/writer on Hal Leonard and Aebersold Jazz play-along CDs/book sets etc.
- Contributor to Keyboard Magazine, Piano Today Magazine, Down Beat, Jazz Improv, Piano Quarterly, Jazz and Keyboard Workshop, and JazzOne.
- Recipient of 5 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Fellowships
- Winner of the 2000 John Lennon Songwriting contest for his composition, Shania
- Has performed throughout the world & given clinics and master classes at universities and conservatories worldwide.
LaVerne is Professor of Jazz Piano at The Hartt School (University of Hartford), and on the faculty of the Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops.