KJ Denhert

KJ Denhert & THe JAZZ PROJECT appearing; Lincoln Square BID’s Summer Jazz Sensations, a series that will bring jazz groups to Dante Park (Broadway and 64th Street) every Wednesday in July and August from noon to 1:30pm, making the afternoons more festive. Adam Armstrong bass Nicki Denner keys Eric Halvorson drums Mark McIntyre guitar KJ Denhert Jazz Project Bios: KJ Denhert is an NYC-based, award-winning songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. An internationally touring artist, KJ’s career spans 40 years, numerous albums, and legions of devoted fans worldwide. Her soulful and smoky vocal stylings are earthy and elegant. Her lyrics embody the romance and poetry of the American Songbook. A child of the 60s, KJ’s music is both a rich tapestry of Urban Folk & Jazz and a reflection of the fiery time of cultural upheaval in which she lived. Echoes of James Taylor, Joni Mitchel, Carole King, Laura Nyro, and Steely Dan’s combine with KJ’s own unique musical voice to create music that is both unique and relevant for today. She has shared stages with artists ranging from Alicia Keys, Roberta Flack and many more. When she’s not touring, KJ has been electrifying crowds with her all-star band via a residency spanning over 23 years at the 55 Bar in New York City’s West Village. Her discography includes over 10 studio albums (including “Destiny” her latest release) and is at work on a new album with her Jazz Projects set for 2022-23 release. Learn more about KJ at kjdenhert.com. KJ Denhert is an award-winning songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader living in Ossining, New York. She is a consummate artist with a rich history; a legend of Urban Folk & Jazz who channels a wide range of influences to create something completely unique. She performs regularly in New York and around the world and has shared stages with internationally renowned jazz and pop musicians such as GRAMMY Award winners Alicia Keys, Roberta Flack and many more. KJ has a residency at The 55 Bar in New York City’s West Village performing with her all-star band when she is not touring. 
She has released 10 albums including her latest “Destiny”, and is at work on a new album with her Jazz Projects set for 2022-23 release. Learn more about KJ at kjdenhert.com. ADAM ARMSTRONG - BASS Adam Armstrong relocated from Australia to New York in 2000 with the assistance of an Australian Arts Council professional development grant. In his thirty five year career, Adam has had the opportunity to perform with many notable artists, including jazz greats, Kenny Kirkland, Kenny Wheeler, Maria Schneider and Billy Cobham. Adam can be heard regularly in the clubs of New York City, playing with groups lead by a variety of artists, including Ken Thomson, Richard X Bennett, Eric Person, Christian Finger and KJ Denhert. Adam has toured through 34 countries, performing in clubs and at major festivals in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. He appears on over 80 albums, including two ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Award) winners, has played on the soundtracks of feature films, TV shows and theatre productions, and has given master classes and workshops at institutions around the world. NICKI DENNER- KEYS Pianist/composer Nicki Denner has worked with Sheila E., Savion Glover, Michele Lee, Doc Severinsen as well other jazz and Latin artists in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Ms. Denner has released three critically acclaimed CDs under her own name. She is the Musical Director for the group Cocomama whose debut CD Quiero was included in the 2016 Grammy pre-nominations for Best Tropical Latin album. She has performed at the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, the United Nations, Studio 54, the Apollo Theatre, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York City Marathon, the Michigan Womyn’s Festival, the Guatemala City International Jazz Festival and as a musical ambassador for the State Department in Central America.  As a composer, she has written music for award-winning film as well as the New Jersey Tap Ensemble of which she is Musical Director.  Nicki is a devoted educator having served on the faculty of the Stanford University Summer Jazz Workshop, Campamento Internacional de Jazz in Guatemala, the JazzCabaret Festival in Ketchikan Alaska, Jazzhouse Kids, the New York City Tap Festival and the New Jersey Tap Festival. She is also a contributor to Keyboard Magazine. ERIC HALVORSON - DRUMS Eric has performed with such jazz artists as John Fedchock, Dave Liebman, Bob Sheppard, Dave Stryker, Donny McCaslin, Steve Slagle, Vic Juris, Scott Robinson, Adam Rogers, Joe Locke, Bruce Barth, Marilyn Maye, Beegie Adair, vocalist Kenny Washington, Fred Hersch, Mark Murphy, James Moody, and Bill Henderson; vocalist Lucy Woodward; toured internationally with Ute Lemper; Broadway stars Sherie Rene Scott and Christine Ebersole; composer Frank Wildhorn; songwriter and pianist Marvin Hamlisch; soul singer Ben E. King; blues artist George Kilby Jr. and the legendary Pinetop Perkins to name a few. He is currently touring with vocalist Linda Eder and also works with many big bands including Josh Shneider's 'Love Speaks Orchestra', the Birdland Big Band, the Bill Warfield Repertory Big Band, and the George Gee Big Band. He has performed at New York City's top venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall (with Beegie Adair), Town Hall, Radio City Music Hall, City Center and jazz venues Iridium, Blue Note, Small's, Smoke and Birdland. He is sought after by a variety of performers because of his rock and pop sensibilities. Mark McIntyre Mark McIntyre grew up in Yorktown Heights, NY, where he developed a love for music early on. With a voracious appetite for garage-sale record sales, he listened to the music of 60s and 70s: the Woodstock recordings, The Who, Miles Davis and Stevie Wonder. Always hungry to play, Mark began playing music as much as he could in the city of Peekskill. Since then, Mark has held a monthly residency with his band The Syndicate at the legendary 55 Bar since March 2019, where he also performs as a member of KJ Denhert’s New York Unit. He lives in Brooklyn where he is constantly writing music for various projects including his band DANNI and Planetary People. He has performed on CNN with Billy Ray Cyrus, and travelled to Brazil, Alaska and Costa Rica to perform. Non-musical information: Mark is a nerd at heart, and greatly enjoys his time outdoors.