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The jazz scene is abuzz about singer/pianist/composer John Proulx (pronounced "Prue"). His piano playing is hot and swinging, and his voice recalls the smooth, mellow sounds of a young Chet Baker. John's debut CD, "Moon and Sand", on the Maxjazz label, was released on August 1st, 2006. It feautures legendary musicians Chuck Berghofer and Joe LaBarbera, and was produced by Tamir Hendelman. The CD has garnered national and international acclaim, and his fan base is quickly growing. In addition to his own trio, John has performed with the likes of Anita O'Day, Natalie Cole, and Marian McPartland.
John is also a Grammy-winning composer. Jazz legend, Nancy Wilson, recorded "These Golden Years", a song John co-wrote with lyricist D. Channsin Berry, for her 2007 Grammy-winning CD, Turned to Blue. Jazz singer, Mary Stallings, also recorded "Stuck in a Dream", a tune John co-wrote with lyricist K. Lawrence Dunham, on her 2005 release, Remember Love.
John began his formal musical education at the age of 3 in Grand Rapids, MI on Suzuki violin, but quickly switched to classical piano lessons. His grandfather was a jazz guitarist who introduced him to the world of jazz. Hooked on the freedom of improvisation, his education took him to Chicago to study at Roosevelt University’s Chicago School of Performing Arts. In 2001, John moved to Los Angeles to further his musical pursuits. He has emerged as a young talent on the Los Angeles jazz scene and loves the wide-range of opportunities the city has to offer. John is recently back in LA after a steady gig in NY at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency Hotel.
