Jazz Pianist, Teacher, Performer and Author
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EDUCATION AND AWARDS �������
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Bachelor of Music with honors and distinction in performance 1990 New England Conservatory of Music�������������?Undergraduate studies 1985 Tufts University?Summer Program in Jazz Studies Eastman University�?Summer Jazz Workshop 1988, 1991 Banff School of the Arts, Canada
First Place Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition 1999?Second Place Winner 4th Biennial American Jazz Piano Competition 1998?Finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest 1997?Third Place Winner 3rd Biennial American Jazz Piano Competition. 1996?Semi-Finalist 2nd Biennial American Jazz Piano Competition. 1994?National Endowment for the Arts Study Grant 1992, 1991, 1990?Boston Jazz Society Award 1988
RECORDINGS AND FESTIVALS
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James McBride�The Process�featuring Keith Robinson (Earth Wind and Fire) 2003?Gary Guzio�I�ve Got A Secret�featuring Gerry Neiwood (Chuck Mangione) 2002?Sarah Jane Cion�Summer Night�featuring Michael Brecker 2001?Jazziz�Compilation CD�July 2001?Jeff Rihab and the BMI Jazz orchestra featuring Dave Liebman 2000?Sarah Jane Cion�Moon Song�featuring Chris Potter (Steely Dan) and Billy Hart 2000?Marian Mcpartland's�Piano Jazz�National Public Radio Broadcast October 1999?Vinnie Cutro's NYC Soundscape�Abberation�featuring Mike Stern and Victor Jones 1999?Phil Palombi�80 East�featuring Joe Labarbara and Walt Weiskopf 1999?Sarah Jane Cion�Indeed!�featuring Antonio hart and Tony Reedus 1998?Brent Stanton�The Sign of the Kiwi�featuring James Genus and Tommy Igoe 1998?Eva Mayerhofer�Into the Light�featuring Sarah Jane Cion 1997?George Gee and his Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra�Swingin' Live!�1997
Smithsonian Institute Washington D.C. May 2001?Savannah on Stage Savannah GA March 2001?Blue Note Fukuoka Japan January 2000������������?Halifax Jazz Festival Nova Scotia July 2000�?Freihofer Jazz Fest Saratoga Springs June 2000?Indy Jazz Fest June 2000�?Jacksonville Jazz Fest November 1999�?Kennedy Center Women in Jazz Festival May 1999�?Mellon Jazz Festival Pittsburgh PA June 1998?Henry Hudson Riverfest New York City June 1998
RADIO AND TELEVISION���
Warner Bros. Pictures �Cat in the Hat� featured in��The Mule� 2018
Marvel Cinematic Universe��Golden Song� featured in Thor: The Dark World 2013��������
Joey� Reynolds Show WOR Radio (Syndicated) December 2002?Good Morning Jazz KSFR 90.7RM Santa Fe April 3rd 2002?Women in Jazz Smithsonian Institute Washington D.C. May 2001?WJCT Jacksonville Florida Live Interview November 13th 1999 1pm?Marian McPartland�s Piano Jazz National Public Radio October 1999?Jazz Set with Branford Marsalis Kennedy Center Women in Jazz May 1999?Best selling author James McBride�s The Process Dir. Jonathan Demme 2002?WABC TV�s�All My Children�Valley Inn Scenes 2002 (2002 - ongoing)�
TEACHING AND ACCOMPANYING�
Private Teaching Studio 1995 to Present�
Fieldston School Choir Accompanist 2000-2002
Keyboardist at New Bethel Baptist Church 2005-2009
Church Pianist St. Andreas Church Yonkers 2012�
Riverdale Country School Choir Accompanist 2010-2104
Ressurection Church Musical Director 2017-2018�
PUBLICATIONS
?Modern Jazz Piano, Hal Leonard, 2004?
The Pianist�s Jammin� Handbook! ?
A Baker�s Dozen: 13 Contemporary Jazz Etudes: Studies and Etudes for the Intermediate/Advanced
?Lara�s Lullabies?Steinway Library of Piano Music: Jazz Piano-Pieces to Grow On (contributory)
Sarah Jane Cion ------------
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EDUCATION AND AWARDS �������
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Bachelor of Music with honors and distinction in performance 1990 New England Conservatory of Music�������������?Undergraduate studies 1985 Tufts University?Summer Program in Jazz Studies Eastman University�?Summer Jazz Workshop 1988, 1991 Banff School of the Arts, Canada
First Place Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition 1999?Second Place Winner 4th Biennial American Jazz Piano Competition 1998?Finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest 1997?Third Place Winner 3rd Biennial American Jazz Piano Competition. 1996?Semi-Finalist 2nd Biennial American Jazz Piano Competition. 1994?National Endowment for the Arts Study Grant 1992, 1991, 1990?Boston Jazz Society Award 1988
RECORDINGS AND FESTIVALS
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James McBride�The Process�featuring Keith Robinson (Earth Wind and Fire) 2003?Gary Guzio�I�ve Got A Secret�featuring Gerry Neiwood (Chuck Mangione) 2002?Sarah Jane Cion�Summer Night�featuring Michael Brecker 2001?Jazziz�Compilation CD�July 2001?Jeff Rihab and the BMI Jazz orchestra featuring Dave Liebman 2000?Sarah Jane Cion�Moon Song�featuring Chris Potter (Steely Dan) and Billy Hart 2000?Marian Mcpartland's�Piano Jazz�National Public Radio Broadcast October 1999?Vinnie Cutro's NYC Soundscape�Abberation�featuring Mike Stern and Victor Jones 1999?Phil Palombi�80 East�featuring Joe Labarbara and Walt Weiskopf 1999?Sarah Jane Cion�Indeed!�featuring Antonio hart and Tony Reedus 1998?Brent Stanton�The Sign of the Kiwi�featuring James Genus and Tommy Igoe 1998?Eva Mayerhofer�Into the Light�featuring Sarah Jane Cion 1997?George Gee and his Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra�Swingin' Live!�1997
Smithsonian Institute Washington D.C. May 2001?Savannah on Stage Savannah GA March 2001?Blue Note Fukuoka Japan January 2000������������?Halifax Jazz Festival Nova Scotia July 2000�?Freihofer Jazz Fest Saratoga Springs June 2000?Indy Jazz Fest June 2000�?Jacksonville Jazz Fest November 1999�?Kennedy Center Women in Jazz Festival May 1999�?Mellon Jazz Festival Pittsburgh PA June 1998?Henry Hudson Riverfest New York City June 1998
RADIO AND TELEVISION���
Warner Bros. Pictures �Cat in the Hat� featured in��The Mule� 2018
Marvel Cinematic Universe��Golden Song� featured in Thor: The Dark World 2013��������
Joey� Reynolds Show WOR Radio (Syndicated) December 2002?Good Morning Jazz KSFR 90.7RM Santa Fe April 3rd 2002?Women in Jazz Smithsonian Institute Washington D.C. May 2001?WJCT Jacksonville Florida Live Interview November 13th 1999 1pm?Marian McPartland�s Piano Jazz National Public Radio October 1999?Jazz Set with Branford Marsalis Kennedy Center Women in Jazz May 1999?Best selling author James McBride�s The Process Dir. Jonathan Demme 2002?WABC TV�s�All My Children�Valley Inn Scenes 2002 (2002 - ongoing)�
TEACHING AND ACCOMPANYING�
Private Teaching Studio 1995 to Present�
Fieldston School Choir Accompanist 2000-2002
Keyboardist at New Bethel Baptist Church 2005-2009
Church Pianist St. Andreas Church Yonkers 2012�
Riverdale Country School Choir Accompanist 2010-2104
Ressurection Church Musical Director 2017-2018�
PUBLICATIONS
?Modern Jazz Piano, Hal Leonard, 2004?
The Pianist�s Jammin� Handbook! ?
A Baker�s Dozen: 13 Contemporary Jazz Etudes: Studies and Etudes for the Intermediate/Advanced
?Lara�s Lullabies?Steinway Library of Piano Music: Jazz Piano-Pieces to Grow On (contributory)