Delight Dawn Clement

• 1 Outstretch 03:10
• 2 Monk's Dream 05:56
• 3 Someone Took the Words Away 04:07
• 4 Tokudo 04:21
• 5 Easy E 07:07
• 6 You Taught My Heart to Sing 04:32
• 7 Elmer's Holiday 03:58
• 8 Alone Together 06:37
• 9 Forgive Me 04:33
• Total Runtime 44:21

Info zu Delight

Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement has proven to be a joyful and formidable force in modern creative music through her work with Jane Ira Bloom, säje, Matt Wilson, Ron Miles, Julian Priester and many others over the last two decades. With Delight, she forms a captivating, tri-generational unit with legendary bassist Buster Williams and the singular drummer Matt Wilson, and creates a soulful, endlessly dynamic recording of mostly original compositions. Torchbearers of the tradition while trailblazers in evocative & surprising sonic explorations, Delight describes not just their gathering, but also the resultant music created - inspired, original and resplendent.

"In all this world of jazz, there are very few individual voices, no matter what the instrument, but Dawn has come up with a voice that's unique..." (Julian Priester)

"Pianist and vocalist Dawn Clement forms a satisfying trio with all-stars Buster Williams on bass and drummer Matt Wilson for a mix of post bopping instrumentals and indie-oriented vocals. Her voice has a folksy reflection to it, as on the Randy Newman-ish "Forgive Me" and a Blossom Dearie take of Elvis Costello's "Someone Took The Words". (George W Harris, Jazz Weekly)

"4 1/2 STARS Pianist / vocalist / composer Dawn Clement has appeared on plenty of recordings, both as a sideperson and leader, but she has perhaps never quite accomplished what she has here with Delight, on the Origin Records label. There are balances achieved with this record that fans of the long-time Seattle, now Denver-based Clement can eage ..." (Paul Rauch, All About Jazz)

Delight is just as Williams described—an absolute delight, and a notable contribution to the specialized legacy of the jazz piano trio. In all, the album is one of the finest releases of 2025 to date.

Dawn Clement, piano, voice
Buster Williams, bass
Matt Wilson, drums

Dawn Clement
Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable force in the landscape of modern creative music. For over two decades, Clement has served as both a torchbearer of the jazz tradition and as a trailblazer in fresh sonic explorations. "In all this world of jazz, there are very few individual voices, no matter what the instrument, but Dawn has come up with a voice that's unique..." says legendary jazz trombonist Julian Priester.

Clement's original music is an expansive collection that features her distinctive musical voice in a variety of genres, styles, and settings. Her six albums as a leader showcase her impressive range from master of the jazz piano trio style, to avant garde improviser, to an expressive songwriter and vocalist effortlessly incorporating indie and alternative influences. According to Downbeat magazine, "the revelation is Dawn Clement's piano, always ready with the lyricism or structure the moment needs." 

Clement shines as a collaborator and is highly in demand as a touring and recording artist. She has previously performed with jazz luminaries including Jane Ira Bloom, Ron Miles, Matt Wilson, Rene Marie, and Julian Priester. Dawn recorded with säje on their GRAMMY-winning debut album and has toured with the ensemble in the U.S. and Japan. Clement has been busy recording of late with several exciting projects, including a trio album with guitarist Steve Kovalcheck and bassist Jon Hamar released September 2024. Forthcoming projects include an album with the Esthesis Quartet featuring Bill Frisell in Spring 2025, and a trio project with Buster Williams and Matt Wilson in Fall 2025. 

Integral in Clement's relationship with music is her role as an educator and mentor. She currently serves as Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of the Jazz and American Improvised Music Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver. In addition, Clement is a sought-after guest artist and clinician for jazz festivals. Most recently Clement was appointed the Artistic Director of the Centrum Jazz Workshop, taking over for the legendary bassist John Clayton. 

Dawn holds a Bachelor of Music from Cornish College of the Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in Denver, Colorado, and maintains strong ties with both the Seattle and Denver music communities. Dawn maintains a rigorous teaching and performing schedule while balancing the ever-fluctuating dance of parenting, composing, and supporting her local art scene.

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