An
all around gifted drummer and percussionist, Suzannes talents include
tympani, vibraphone, marimba and xylophone. Her lifelong love of music
is enhanced by formal studies at the renowned Conservatory of Music
in Quebec which provided a broad-based knowledge of music in general
with in-depth understanding of the role of percussion.
PROFESSIONAL CREDITS
LIVE PERFORMANCES
- Catalina Jazz Trax Festival (The York Quartet)
- Catalina Blues Festival (The York Quartet)
- Lake Arrowhead Jazz Festival (The York Quartet)
- Catalina Jazz Trax Festival (Brian Hughes)
- Brian Hughes Tour (Florida, Columbus, Indianapolis, Seattle, San Diego, Santa Barbara)
- Montreal Drum Fest 1998
- NAS. “Acoustic Group of the Year” 1992 - Big Planet
- L.A. a la carte - Los Angeles, CA
- Long Beach Jazz Festival
- Southern California Jazz Festival
- Taste of Orange County
- Humphrey Bogart Stamp Unveiling Ceremony
- The Bells of Santa Inez - Conducted by Marty Paich
- The 2nd Women's Jazz Festival - Tokyo
THEATER EXPERIENCE
- Gaelforce Dance - Irish Production - US performances
- Circus Flora - Spoleto Festival of Charleston - St. Louis, Scottsdale, Houston
- The LA Circus - Universal Studios, Hollywood
- Cabaret - Music Theater of Southern California
- Les Folles Allies - Montreal Spectrum, Canada
- The Ice Capades - Le Colisee de Quebec, Canada
STUDIO AND RECORDING
- DM Studios - Mark Stephens featuring Michael Brecker
- DM Studios - Kristi Jo
- Mad Hatter Studios - The York Trio (Tribute to friends)
- Warner Brothers Chapel - Eva King
- Capitol Records - Alissa
- Conway Studios (Polygram) - Big Planet
- Trax Studios (Epic) - Cynthia Deily
- Trax Studios - The York Trio
- Mike Studios - The York Trio
- Jon Anderson - Solo Album (performed vocals)
- Mary Rice Hopkins - Christian Artist
RADIO & TELEVISION
- KLON - Live Interview by Chuck Niles - The York Trio
- KTWV - Jazz Brunch, The York Quartet
- KTLA Channel 5 - Morning News
- KROQ Radio - Live Interview
- KCOP Channel 13 - Los Angeles Marathon
- KTLA Channel 5 - Anniversary show
- KCAL Channel 9 - Live in LA
- CBS This Morning - Belle Air Brass
- CKOI FM Radio Show - Montrea, Canada
- CBS Radio - Quebec, Canada
- Radio Canada - Live Interview
PRESS INTERVIEWS / STORIES
- Modern Drummer, Montreal Drumfest
- Tempo
- Drums Etc. Magazine, Cover Story
- LA Life
- Drums Etc. Magazine, CD Review
- Le Musicien Quebecois (Quebec)
- LA Jazz Scene
- Batteur Magazine (Europe)
- Los Angeles Times
- BAM Magazine
FORMAL TRAINING
- PERCUSSION
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Hollywood, CA
Graduated with honors 1989
- CONSERVATORY
OF MUSIC, Quebec, Canada
Masters Degree in Percussion, 1986
HONORS
- Sabian Award at Percussion Institute of Technology
- Awarded several grants for post-graduate scholastic study
- First Prize for graduate percussion performance, unanimously voted
by faculty.
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