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Michelle Amador is a jazz and electronic vocalist/composer, who has contributed to more than 100 original works in her career. Born in Santa Clara, CA, to Peruvian composer/pianist, Augusto A. Amador and Austrian mother Margaret Amador, she was trained in classical piano from age 6-16 and wrote her first composition at the age of 12. She studied choral voice and acting through high school, performing in musicals and when called on, accompanying the vocal choir. She attended the University of Southern California to pursue a BFA in acting. “It’s strange. Music has always been an integral part of my life growing up, to the extent that it did not occur to me to make a career as a vocalist/composer until I began writing and performing music for theater productions: Woyzeck, Antigone, and Vinegar Tom.” says Michelle. Before completing her final two years of the university, Michelle took a semester off and in that time expanded her writing skills by studying under her father
Saxophonist Dayna Stephens Releases "Gratitude" on Contagious Music
Featuring Dayna Stephens, Brad Mehldau, Julian Lage, Larry Grenadier, and Eric Harland. Available on Contagious Music. Gratitude leaves a lasting impression swimming in honest emotion and beautiful sounds. Dayna Stephens' journey thankfully isn't over, and the results are something we can all be grateful for as well."—Geno Thackara, AllAboutJazz.com To hear his music is to fall ...