Artist description Traditional vocal jazz that swings. Stylistically somewhere in the vicinity of Mose Allison, Dr. John, Ben Sidran, Harry Connick Jr., Dave Frishberg and Michael Franks.

Music Style Vocal Jazz

Musical Influences Mose Allison, Ben Sidran and Dave Frishberg

Similar Artists Mose Allison, Ben Sidran, Dave Frishberg, Mel Torme, Sinatra, Michael Franks, Randy Newman, Dr. John, Tom Waits

Artist History Internationally renowned Keyboardist/Vocalist/Songwriter Dean Krippaehne has been living and playing jazz in the Seattle area since the mid eighties. Recently, Dean's song "My mind can't keep its hands off you" was selected for inclusion in the MP3.COM CD "THE BEST SONGS YOU NEVER HEARD." It is also featured on the REALJUKEBOX CD and the FREEI CD software package. (The three projects total over 1 million copies distributed.) His song "But for the love of you" was included in mp3.com's recent CD - GET YOUR GROOVE ON, THE SEXIEST SONGS ON MP3. In 1997, Dean released the critically acclaimed “The pH7 project” (Acid jazz) with Erik Hall on the MDR Records label (SEE: mp3.com/ph7/). Dean's collaborations with MP3.com artists Phil Traynor and Enerjazz have both yielded #1 hits with the songs "One for mom" and "Dilbert is a documentary". In his young career, Dean has recorded and shared the stage with some of the finest artists in jazz, blues, rock, R 'n' B, country, Gospel, etc... including: Dee Daniels, Jay Thomas, Milo Peterson, Ethel Ennis, David Lanz, Darren Motamedy, Dave Heath, Erik Hall, Ted Bellusci, Pamala Moore, Woody Carr, Quickie, Marilee Rush, Enerjazz, Phil Traynor, Scott Krippayne, Gracies Cafe Band, Bill Pickup, Stan Fletcher, Basix, Rescue, The Dirty Cartoons, Mojo Circus, etc... Since the internet music explosion of the late 90's Dean's jazz has topped the charts at: MP3.com, Downbeat.com, Riffage.com, Amazon.com, PeopleSound.com, SoundClick.com, Javamusic.com, Now.com (MP3TV), Vitaminic.com, BeSonic.com, 1Sound.com, and PlayHear.com. Dean's Jazz has also been heard on JazzPromo.com, IUMA.com and RollingStone.com. Dean's music has also appeared on numerous radio and TV jingles and soundtracks including: Dahnken Stores, Toyota, James Jeans, The Mac Show live, Cascade Airways, Alpental, B&O Tires, AMC, Universal Frontiers with Wayne Root, Numerology with Stella Stevens, Key Images Modeling Soundtrack etc... blah, blah, blah.

Group Members Some of the players on Dean's recordings include: Dave Heath – Drums; Dan Mohler – Bass; Jere Knudtsen – Saxophone; Jay Thomas – Trumpet; Darren Motamedy - Sax; Erik Hall - Keys; John Raymond - Guitars.

Instruments Piano, Vocals, Drums, Bass, Saxophone, Trumpet.

Press Reviews "The lyrics are well thought out and [Dean] has a knack for turning a phrase. - the performance - is excellent". - Mp3MusicReviews.com... ********** "Its atmosphere really reminds me of New York in a not so quiet afternoon, taxis, police cars and fat bus drivers, the tension of a working day, the peace of a Friday evening, a drink at 6pm."...Mario Furtando - CDE..., ********** "An interesting mix of despair and gratitude in the lyrics. This is a torch I'd love to carry. Deep, soulful, honest, bare, no, THREADBARE... essential... the rain pours down... the lonely man walks the street..." - PHIL TRAYNOR - LLARION, 11/19/99 [per "But for the love of you"] **********"Hot beatnik metaphors over a cool jazz groove. Check out this talented vocalist" MP3 FEATURED JAZZ SONGS; "Very slick vocals... Great phrasing... I'll bet he'd tear up 'Since I fell for you' , the Bob James/Al Jarreau/David Sanborn version" KKEV Radio; **********"Witty and literate lyrics coupled with bluesy jazz. This Seattle songwriter has a pleasant voice and impeccable phrasing. Guaranteed even to make your sourpuss Aunt Agnes smile". REAL.COM 3/10/00; "Dean's vocals are cool and he carries a fine blend with his music" - Dennis Cambly TIMES.10 MAGAZINE - 4/10/00;*******"If your feet aren't atappin' and your fingers aren't snappin'... you better check your pulse". - HOTHOUSE BLUES -6/7/00;********** More cool stuff said about Dean’s jazz recordings include: “Both the music and performances are outstanding. The songs are to the jazzy side of blues with some hot piano licks and right on vocals”. Roberta Penn – THE ROCKET MAGAZINE.; “Very talented. He’s got some truly great ones here”. Will Urban – KKMO RADIO SOUNDSCAPES, Tacoma; “This is some heavy stuff. A little like Mose Allison”. Jeff Berliner KSKA RADIO –.

Additional Info The full length Cd includes the songs: Dig that crazy sound, Something about your music, Eight track in my Edsel © 1999, My mind can’t keep its hands off you © 1990, Twilight, Coffee Song (Scott Krippayne/ © 1999 BMG Songs Inc./Above the rim music/ASCAP), Why ya getting in so late? © 1988, But for the love of you, Borderline blue and Borderline blue (instrumix) © 1991. All songs written by Dean Krippaehne and © 1998 by dean krippaehne music/ASCAP except where indicated. Additional credits: Mastered by Barry Corliss at Master Works, Seattle, WA.; Internet – Jeff Johnson; Produced and recorded by Dean Krippaehne for Tri-West Recording, Seattle, WA. Art – dk. Thank You Jesus for Your love and grace

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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