Maryanne de Prophetis – vocalist
grew up in a diversely musical family with wide-ranging influences. Maryanne graduated from Temple University College of Music where she studied piano and harmony with Natalie Hinderas. During that time she also began jazz vocal and theory studies with bassist Al Stauffer. After three years of travel and study in Italy, she arrived in New York to continue musical studies with Warne Marsh, and more recently studied with jazz vocalist Jay Clayton.
Her trio with Frank Kimbrough and Ron Horton was formed in 2002 and has been playing in various New York City venues since then. She has also been appearing with her quartet, adding bassist Dean Johnson to the core trio, as well as various ensembles with pianist/composer Landon Knoblock.
In addition to musical performances she has also been presented in several poetry readings. Her poetry has appeared in the Hartford Courant and Osiris.
