Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet

Sponsored by Iowa House Hotel

About:  

As an accomplished composer, esteemed saxophonist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the leading standard bearers of the art form. Camille is known for her distinct musical approach to classic and original repertoire that highlights her chops as both a powerhouse singer and instrumentalist and has amassed numerous distinctive honors for her musicianship. Thurman also has four full-length recordings as a leader to her credit.

She was the first woman in 30 years to tour and perform full time internationally with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra as a saxophonist/woodwindist (2018-2020 season). Her most recent project “Fortitude” (to be released in 2022) is a collaboration with master drummer Darrell Green and his quartet. Thurman was recently selected by American Music Abroad and the U.S. State Department to tour and perform Africa as U.S. Cultural Ambassadors: Cameroon, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, and Mauritania. In May of 2020, Camille created and founded “The Haven Hang: Young Lioness Musician Q&A/ Virtual Mentorship Series,” a virtual mentorship series for young women musicians.

Contact Information:

Web: https://www.camillethurmanmusic.com/
Other links:

https://www.facebook.com/camille.thurman

Summer of the Arts Festivals:  

• 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival