Dawn Clement: Duo, Trio & More

“In all this world of jazz, there are very few individual voices, no matter what the instrument, but Dawn has come up with a voice that’s unique.” —Julian Priester

To experience Dawn Clement perform is to immerse yourself in pure joy. A brilliant pianist, vocalist, composer, and improviser, Dawn has been working with some of the leading artists in jazz. With her shining presence, consummate technique, and distinctive sound, Dawn has captured the attention and respect of musicians, critics, and fans around the world. “In all this world of jazz, there are very few individual voices, no matter what the instrument,” legendary trombonist Julian Priester has said. “But Dawn has come up with a voice that’s unique.” On her recent release for Origin Records, Tandem, Dawn performs in duo settings with Priester, Matt Wilson, Mark Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Michael Glynn, exploring the conversational nature of jazz. For her performance at the Stanford Jazz Festival, Dawn will continue the conversation with several great artists, in duet, trio, and as she hints, other settings.