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Quick facts
What the room said
No one in jazz is doing this right now. It’s unhinged!
Playful and collaborative; Jenn is so emotive with her singing.
Artist biography
Jenn Quader is an American CEO, TEDx speaker, vocalist, writer and poet. Her debut jazz album, Love In All Its Forms, was recorded with her father Dr. Dennis Michels and musical director Jeff Babko of the Jimmy Kimmel Live band.
Jenn Quader is an American CEO, TEDx speaker, vocalist, writer, poet and musical theatre enthusiast. Her personal mission is to empower the next generation of confident communicators through art that helps people of all ages connect with and deepen their understanding of their own inner light.
She is President and CEO of The Smart Agency, a professional communications firm serving commercial real estate and financial services, and delivered a TEDx talk in Paris on navigating change with confidence.
“I first learned to be a vocalist from my Mama, Jan Howard Hartley, and my
sisters, Melissa Burke Michels and Emily Billings, who are gorgeous singers and taught me how to
collaborate, perform, and sing harmonies by ear.
From there, I’ve repeatedly listened to the greatest vocalists of all time, including Ella
Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Mavis Staples, Sara Gazarek,
Billie Holiday, Barbra Streisand, Linda Eder, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, a million
Broadway soundtracks, and many comedic queens like Bette Midler and Carol Channing.
I’m also inspired by music-makers like Lake Street Dive, Sammy Rae and the Friends,
Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Jon Batiste, who understand how to bring a soul connection to music that
is still wildly fun to listen to.”
Jenn Quader
The pianist
Dr. Dennis Michels of North Carolina has a special gift of music, humor and happiness that he has shared with his community all his life. A pianist since age seven, he honed his skills while growing his optometry practice, serving as a church pianist and as accompanist for local shows, weddings, concerts and bands. At 79, he is still sharing his love of music with everyone he meets.
“Music has been my joy for more than 50 years. I’m inspired by great
players like Oscar Peterson, among many others.
After working on this album, I’m thinking of legally changing my name to Jeff Babko. That
dude can PLAY!! More seriously, it’s an honor to play with greats like these folks.
I’ve been around musicians all my life, and the chance to play with world-class talent is
always such a gift.
I look forward to sharing this special music with the people I love.”
Dr. Dennis Michels
Full credits
Musical director, keyboard, trombone
A 19+ year member of the Jimmy Kimmel Live house band, Jeff plays for Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Netflix special and tour, is the piano player from “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” and has played with TOTO, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Jason Mraz, Frank Ocean, Smokey Robinson, Alanis Morissette, Willie Nelson and Tim McGraw.
Bass
Arguably the most in-demand bassist in Hollywood, Sean has played with John Mayer, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Leonard Cohen, Idina Menzel, Katharine McPhee, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys and Celine Dion.
Drums
A widely respected drummer, Zach has recorded with Michel Camilo, Chuck Loeb, Randy Brecker, Leni Stern, Bob Mintzer, David Holmes, Jim Beard, Bill Evans and Dave Fiuczynski, and contributed to the scores of Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Iron Man.
Vocal consultant
A GRAMMY® winner and three-time nominated jazz vocalist, Sara is creating the first vocal jazz program at the Eastman School of Music. She is a member of the vocal quartet säje, has collaborated with Fred Hersch, Billy Childs and Kurt Elling, and serves on the LA Chapter Board of Governors for the Recording Academy.
Piano
Jenn’s father, a pianist of more than 50 years, and the reason this album exists.
Vocals, arrangements
Vocalist and co-arranger on eight of the ten tracks, and sole writer of You Are My True.
Artwork & photography
The images below may be used in coverage of the album with credit to AuntieLouLou™ Productions. For high-resolution files, additional press photography, or the full printed press kit, email LetsCreate@ALLCreates.com.
Get in touch
Interviews, review copies, high-resolution artwork and additional photography.
Living-room concerts, office concerts, listening parties and full-band shows.