We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Suzanne Grzanna. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Suzanne below.
Suzanne, appreciate you joining us today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?
My parents impacted my life through their music. They both are professional musicians and music was always performed in our household. I would attend their concert performances and aspired to share my music with others. My mother taught me piano and I practiced every day. The diligence of their work ethic modeled my later success. Without my parents, I wouldn’t be at the point I am right now. I am very grateful.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Suzanne Grzanna grew up in a small suburb of Milwaukee. Her parents Don and Maureen Grzanna are professional musicians and she started piano lessons with her mother when she was five. While Suzanne continued playing piano during her teenage years, performing at many competitions, she began doubling on the clarinet when she was nine so she could play in her school bands. Suzanne switched her main focus to alto-sax in seventh grade. In addition to jazz and hearing her father perform, she enjoyed classical and the pop music of the era. A performer from a very young age, Suzanne sang and played piano in her family band, playing jazz, rock and dance music. She gained further experience playing in her high school band and singing in her high school choir. While in college she not only performed with the jazz band but the school’s symphonic orchestra and a Christian rock group. She also sang with the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus for many years, starting at the age of 18. After attending Wisconsin Lutheran College and earning a music degree from Carroll University, she formed her jazz quartet. Suzanne immediately started a busy performance schedule, and she has not slowed down since.
“I have been fortunate to perform at so many places. Love to play at festivals because it’s fun to be on a large stage, reaching as many people as possible. But, I also enjoy performing at more intimate club settings since it is easier to communicate to each individual. Talking to the audience is one of my favorite things to do.”
In the future, I want to continue my musical life and share my love for music to all.”
Here are some of Suzanne’s new releases:
The Cat’s Meow Anniversary Album —- NEW RELEASE —– Sept 8th. (JAZZ VOCALS & SAXOPHONE)
Suzanne Grzanna – Vocals & Saxophone
Scott Currier – Piano
Hal Miller- Bass
Terry Smirl & Brian Ford – Drums
Recorded at DV Studios – Dave Vartanian
Recorded at Mazziotti Studios – Mason Mazziotti
Immersive Producer, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered in Dolby Atmos / Spatial audio with additional sound design by: Jeff Silverman of Palette Music • Studio • Productions
Running Past the Line with Kim Cameron (Billboard Charting Artist) & Sax Diva® (DANCE) – #2 iTunes USA – Top 50 Dance Albums
Simply Sunday After Hours – Sax Diva® (DANCE)
Mama Taught Me – Oliver Sean #1 Billboard Charting Artist (BEST AMERICANA PERFORMANCE & SONG)
Jolene with Matt B (Grammy® Nominated Artist) WORLD
An Immigrant in New York – Dimitri K. (CLASSICAL)
For more information go to SaxDiva.com
https://linktr.ee/SuzanneGrzanna
https://linktr.ee/SaxDiva
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the freedom to create music and perform for audiences. I love taking a sound and bending it to fit the character of a song. Connecting my music with an audience makes me feel complete.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My goal is to share the love of music with others. I really enjoy being in the studio and recording music. Writing and creating songs is my way of healing the world.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.saxdiva.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannegrzanna/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzannegrzannaband/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannegrzanna/
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/suzannegrzanna
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/suzannegrzanna
- Other: Order my new album: https://diva-records.myshopify.com/products/the-cats-meow-anniversary-album?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web Order my new album in Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio: https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/product/cats-meow-suzanne-grzanna-5-1-flac-dolby-atmos-mkv-mp4/ Pre-Save the new album: https://distribute.avid.com/share/MTAwMDAwNjQ2MjA2?isDolby=true Other links: https://linktr.ee/SuzanneGrzanna Dance Music by Sax Diva® See all links: https://linktr.ee/SaxDiva
Image Credits
Photographer: Mike Huibregtse, April Henry, Annie Brennan, Debra Lyn, Mariel Morgan, Kim Cameron and Jeff Silverman (Immersive Producer, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered in Dolby Atmos / Spatial audio with additional sound design by: Jeff Silverman of Palette Music • Studio • Productions)