Austin Jazz Vocalist, Dena Taylor, Nominated for 5 Indie Music Channel Awards

Online, March 24, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Austin jazz vocalist, Dena Taylor, released her new romantic standards CD, The Nearness of You, on February 14, 2014. She was named one of SingerUniverse Top 5 Vocalists for March. Now, she has been nominated by the Indie Music Channel in 5 different categories based on that CD. Her nominations are:

- Best Female Jazz Artist for The Nearness of You
- Best Female Jazz Artist for Besame Mucho
- Best Jazz Producer for The Nearness of You
- Best Easy Listening Female Artist for The Nearness of You
- Best Easy Listening Producer for The Nearness of You.

Winners will be announced in Los Angeles on April 27th during the IMC Red Carpet event being held at LA's historic nightclub, Whiskey A Go Go.

Biography:

Ask jazz vocalist, Dena Taylor, about turning 62 in October and the relevancy of her music in an age of youth and she'll first respond with one of the brightest smiles you could imagine. Then she'll shake her head and, most likely, respond that she hadn't counted on making it to 62 no less still making music. A jovial spirit with a contagious robust laugh is what you will find if you're fortunate enough to spend any time with her.

Taylor spent twelve years abroad in the military, combining her years of service with a series of low-profile concert and event gigs. She also accepted invitations to sing with touring USO shows whenever it was compatible with her military schedule.

Her road to success has been hard-won, even inspirational. Upon leaving the military, Dena found herself in a violent car accident that left her with a severe brain injury requiring a full two years to regain her ability to speak and walk again. And, since that time, she has also waged her own personal battle against breast cancer.

Having relocated to Central Florida, her pairings with some of the regions finest musicians resulted in her award winning CD, Round Midnight, made with Ron Teixeira, Ron Pirtle and Dave Dunscombe.

Now based in Austin Texas, she released her 2nd CD, Certitude, in March of 2010 including notables Grammy winner Redd Volkaert and Ernie Durawa. One of the tracks from this effort, Song for My Father, was rewarded with an IAIRA Certification of "International Top 100 Hit" shortly after its release.

In keeping with her philosophy that, "It's not enough for music to BE good, it also has to DO good!" Dena lends her personal support to a number of causes that support others who have endured adversity or are in the midst of their challenges. Portions of all sales go to several charities she supports including Feeding America's Share a Meal and The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund (DCCF). She lost her personal service dog, Sonny, to cancer several years back so DCCF is a very personal cause.

As for the new standards CD, The Nearness of You, released February 14, 2014, when asked about it an enormous grin breaks across her face and she can barely contain her enthusiasm! Guest artists include Grammy winner Redd Volkaert, Rick McRae, Ernie Durawa, David Chao and others.

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