Nick Rieser and Judi Ann Brown are now booking their duo, Sheer Indulgence - classic confections of great jazz standards and a delicious sprinkling of standard-like contemporary pieces. For information please click on Contact Info.
Production is going well on the jazz/standards album featuring Mel Wheeler, Minneapolis jazz great with Judi Ann Brown on vocals. Stay tuned for more info!
Judi's art was featured at Edgewater (Wesley Life Center, west of Jordan Creek) for their "Artist at the Edge" events Septmber and October. A gallery talk was presented and well attended as well as a Green Arts activity for residents.
Also check out Judi's art currently shown at Art by Magic Studio in the West Glen Town Center, Avenue of the Arts, (5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 135).
You can now find Judi Ann's art at the Art by Magic Studio Gallery, a new gallery in West Glen Town Center. Her art reflects a love of Iowa and nature, and she enjoys exploring various mediums and techniques in both traditional and contemporary styles. Paintings and prints in acrylic, watercolor and mixed media are featured.
Check it out at Art by Magic Studio Gallery, West Glen Town Center, 5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 135, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Minneapolis Jazz pianist and writer, Mel Wheeler is in production of a recording project featuring favorite timeless standards and originals. Mel's unique piano stylings are a delight, and his creative writing is moving and inspiring. Judi Ann Brown will be featured vocalist on selected favorites and original music.
Mel's amazing jazz piano work is almost complete on the album, and Judi's vocals will be recorded soon.
Spring is bursting with music and art workshops in songwriting, Green Arts-Painting, and music workshops at the Civic Center of Central Iowa, Iowa State Historical Museum, West Des Moines Schools, and an upcoming sm.ART camp at Gateway Dance Theatre! Check "calendar" for details.
The Civic Center Family Series workshops included Judi Ann's presentation of songwriting, movement and fun as part of the Applause Series Discovery Party for young participants in preparation of the production of Leo Leoni's Caldecott Honor books, Swimmy, Frederick and Inch By Inch, February 11, 2011.
Judi Ann Brown presented her Green Arts visual arts program, Prairie Prints to students who attended the Applause Series production, As Far As the Eye Can See, a celebration of The Great American Prairie with audience favorite Pippa White. The production ran Monday-Thursday, November 8-11, 2010.
Judi Ann's Originals and Prints of Watercolors, Acrylic and mixed media are now featured...Just click "Art Gallery" on the website.
New acrylic figure studies have been completed and were exhibited at the Rasmussen Gallery, Grandview College. Click "Art Gallery" to view the results.
And... Judi's acrylic painting of "Fresh Breeze" was exhibited at the Des Moines Art Center as part of the faculty exhibit beginning September 9, 2010.
It was great to sing Because I Care, the theme for the Bankers Trust new ad campaign that's getting lots of TV and Radio airplay! Listen to a short sample by going to my "Music" page and clicking on "MP3 short clip" under "voice-over example".
When: Monday, Jan 18, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: "I HAVE A DREAM" festival in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students of all ages enjoyed classes that teach African American dance: "Dream and Dance", works of art based on their dreams: "Dream and Draw", and learn to write their own poetry and songs: "Dream and Sing" The free workshops are centered on the life and legacy of Dr. King and is open to students of all ages.
Judi Ann Brown presented "Dream and Sing" where students learn songwriting tools, then create separately or collaboratively and share/perform their "Dream" creations if desired. The festival will be held at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center. For more information, call (215) 282-8060, or visit the Education Center at www.fortdesmoines.org.
New! You Tube videos of Jazz in July! Just go to You Tube and enter Classic Jazz - Judi Ann Brown
to view three video samples of the Giants of Jazz tribute to George and Ira Gershwin featuring Judi Ann Brown on vocals: Foggy Day, Embraceable You (featuring Robert Weast on trumpet, and 'S Wonderful.
The night was perfect for the music of Gershwin, the band was cookin' and there were officially 1,000 in attendance!
Now Available! Kid Komposers CD with sing-along booklet, a Smoother Sailing project based on inter-personal relationships and character building! (co-written with Brian Tabach and students of Edmunds Academy of Fine Arts, Des Moines, IA).