From New York to Chicago to L.A., Ernestine Anderson has been performing all over the country and worldwide for over 60 years. Years of singing and living have created a vocalist who can make your heart cry one moment and dance the next. "Still in strong voice at 78, Ms. Anderson knows how to make stoicism feel expressive," said the NY Times, on Feb. 15, 2007.
Ms. Anderson has recorded more than 30 albums, performed at all of the major jazz festivals worldwide, and is a recipient of four Grammy nominations. She is one of the most beloved and versatile jazz vocalists to emerge from the big band era. Poignant ballads, sassy swing and down-home blues; Ernestine Anderson is a master of them all. She has worked with some of the greatest musicians, including Gene Harris, Hank Jones, Lionel Hampton, Ray Brown, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
Recently, Ms. Anderson received the 2004 IMPACT award from the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Recording Academy, which recognized her for her 60-year career and musical achievements. In addition, she was one of the 75 women chosen for the book, “I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America,†by Pulitzer Prize winning Photographer Brian Lanker, joining such company as Rosa Parks, Toni Morrison, and Oprah Winfrey. For more information about Ernestine Anderson, click here!To watch a video of Ernestine Anderson's recent concert at Seattle's Pike Place Market, click here!Ernestine Anderson’s 80th Birthday Celebration with Special Guests on November 10, 2008. The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents legendary vocalist Ernestine Anderson in celebration of her 80th birthday! Musical guests include Clarence Acox and the Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble along with Greg Williamson (drums), John Hansen (piano), Jon Hamar (bass), Karen Shivers (vocals) and Charles Key (vocals). Set time on Monday at 7:30, doors at 6:00pm. For more information regarding the celebration contact Nancy McKernon at
[email protected] or 206-484-1142. A portion of the proceeds will go to Seattle Public Schools, Rotary Music 4 Life program www.rotarymusic4life.org and the HAAS Foundation www.haasfoundation.org. Reservations can be made on our web site at www.jazzalley.com by phoning Jazz Alley at 206.441.9729 or through TicketMaster at www.ticketmaster.com. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free. Making reservations is advised. All shows are all ages.
