1. Monique diMattina is an Australian jazz pianist, singer and composer.
10 Facts About Monique diMattina
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Monique diMattina studied law at the University of Melbourne before taking up jazz piano and composition, focussing her masters thesis on pianist Wynton Kelly.
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In 2000 following Queens Trust and Fulbright Postgraduate Awards, Monique diMattina moved to New York City where she spent most of her time until 2009.
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Monique diMattina played regularly at the 55 Bar, the Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall and Joe's Pub, opened for Lou Reed, ran the New York City marathon and taught at the Henry Street Music School.
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In 2002, diMattina released Live at the 55, an instrumental collection of covers and originals with Adam Armstrong on bass, Kim Thompson on drums, diMattina on wurlitzer piano and K T Tolhurst on pedal steel.
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In between periods in New York City, Monique diMattina toured in Europe, Japan, China and Sydney as principal pianist in Disney's The Lion King orchestra.
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In 2009 Monique diMattina released her first solo piano album, Senses, followed by Welcome Stranger, in which she sings and plays piano.
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In 2011 Monique diMattina released her second solo piano album Sun Signs, designed around the 12 signs of the zodiac.
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In 2012 Monique diMattina recorded Nola's Ark, at Piety Studios in New Orleans with producer Mark Bingham and musicians including Leroy Jones on trumpet, Matt Perrine on bass and June Yamagishi on guitar.
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In 2022 Monique diMattina arranged and produced Australian singer-songwriter Rebecca Barnard's jazz album 'The Night We Called It a Day'.