Jen Chapin- Indi Jazz and Social Justice on Hunger
BIO– Music work with World Hunger Year
Jen Chapin’s music is urban folk — story songs that search for community and shared meaning, powered by the funk, soul and improvisation of the city. Critics have hailed her work as “brilliant.. soulfully poetic” (NPR), “thoughtful.. worth-savoring” (People), “addictive” (Boston Globe), “smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive” (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel).JazzTimes has called her “a first-rate storyteller” while Relix regards her as “one of the freshest voices singing today.” She has been honored by the USA Songwriting Competition, appeared on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and opened up for Bruce Hornsby and the Neville Brothers. Her performances are powerful, spotlighting the world-class musicianship and rare chemistry of Grammy-nominated acoustic bassist/husband Stephan Crump and “unflappable melodist” (New York Times) guitarist Jamie Fox. As an activist, educator and mother, Jen also brings the knowledge and insight of varied experience (student/traveler in Mexico and Zimbabwe, BA in International Relations, longtime Member, former Chair and present Secretary of the Board of WhyHunger- to her workshops and presentations to college, church and community groups.
Jen Chapin Discography:
ReVisions: Songs of Stevie Wonder (2009) “sophisticated ..little short of miraculous” – The Sunday Times
Light of Mine (2008) “crossing multiple musical boundaries ..mesmerizing” — Time Out London
Ready (2006) “supremely confident, slightly off-center, and instantly compelling.” — River City Reader
Linger (2004) “uncommon wit and sweetly supple singing” – Entertainment Weekly
Open Wide (2002) “cool ..spare funkiness” – Washington Post
Jen is especially committed to WHY’s “Artists Against Hunger and Poverty” program, which works to forge relationships between musicians and WHY’s network of innovative grassroots groups fighting hunger and poverty across the country. She also serves on the board of Secret Smiles, Inc., and on the advisory board of “KIDS Can Make a Difference.”
Please see www.jenchapin.com for more information on Jen, and to read lyrics, performance schedules, and updates about recordings and other developments.
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