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Johnaye Kendrick

Professor
Cornish College of the Arts
Tacoma, WA

The GRAMMY® nominated vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. Born out of close friendship and incredibly deep admiration, these world-renowned artists, composers, and arrangers have come together to explore, create, and celebrate the music that moves them. As individuals, each artist has crafted their own notable solo career, and now are delighted to bring their collective voices to this union, traversing a vast array of compelling original material, beloved jazz standards, and contemporary re-imaginings (Alina Engibaryan, YEBBA, Johnny Cash, etc). After debuting an inspiring and energized set at the 2020 Jazz Education Network Conference in New Orleans two years ago, säje went on to tour multiple jazz festivals, and received their first GRAMMY® nomination in November of 2020, for their composition “Desert Song” in the Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals category. Their second original composition “Wisteria” received the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Their highly-anticipated debut album is set for release in Spring of 2022. The union of säje is rooted in the tradition of joy, curiosity, lush harmony, heart-felt expression, and profound sisterhood.

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