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Dermel Warren

About Me

Born and raised in Memphis, TN, she grew up singing in her mother’s church, Miracle Temple Ministries, Inc. At church, she received her vocal training from Kelley Muller-Smith. She has performed background and lead vocals for Donald Lawrence, Richard Smallwood, Karen Clark- Sheard, Yolanda Adams, Ernest Pugh, jazz drummer Winard Harper (Betty Carter, Harper Brothers), and many more. Dermel has toured with Blues artists, Sergio Davis and the late Mel Waiters (“Hole in the Wall Man”). She also opened up for Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, & Mint Condition as a solo artist within the Budweiser Summer Fest Tour in 2011. She is currently based out of New York/New Jersey, collaborating with many producers on their projects, and working on her debut EP. Co-lead the jazz band, JD Warren & the Rudiment with husband, drummer, and composer Jeremy Warren. Dermel specializes in song-writing, live performance, studio performance, private instruction, workshops, and clinics.

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My Jazz Story

I love jazz because of the expression it allows you to share with your audience, especially through improvisation. I was first exposed to jazz by my husband while dating 11 yrs ago. I met The Baylors, Jeff Tain Watts, Don Braden (husband plays with him), Mint Condition, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, LL Cool J, Valerie Simpson, many more. The best show I ever attended was Budweiser Jill Scott - Philly Tour The first jazz record I bought was Etta James My advice to new listeners start with my favorite Naima and In the Sentimental Mood by Coltrane Or whatever else you have in mind.