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Catherine Menezes
Her musicianship found her taking part in artistic activities from Jazz to pop including performances with American Jazz Bass player - Christian McBride. Her compositions were recorded in the USA, supported by some of the world's famous musicians such as 2014 Grammy Award winner Hussain Jiffry, Russell Ferrante (Yellow Jackets), Mike Shapiro, Oscar Seaton, Allen Hinds, Kleber Jorge, Gregory Manning, Mike Miller and many more great musicians. The compositions originate from her ethnic heritage, providing the combination of Latin and Jazz grooves.
Graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne University, she was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Creative Performance Award. Her passion in life is to continue to compose and perform. Debut Album, “A Dream”, was released in early December 2015, which is now available on iTunes, CDbaby and Amazon. Track number 1 of this album "Waves of Seven" reached #5 on the Top Ten Regional Charts in Australia.
Awards
2012 Outstanding Creative Performance Award.
Tags
"A Dream. A fitting ending for a memorable set of compositions assembled rather well". WavelengthLA, 2016
"A Dream - takes you on a journey with love and nature. 'Beauty of Sea' sails away to its catchy melody and vocals matching the awesome ebb and flow". Sunday Observer- by Mahes Perera, May 22, 2016