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Birth Place: Mannheim, Germany

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JANN KLOSE is an award-winning* pop singer-songwriter, who has released six albums and two EPs. Klose was raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and the United States. His single "Love You the Most" is part of the soundtrack for the movie "Married Young" (Amazon) and has been streamed over 2 million times. His newest single "Pilot Light" passed 1 million views on YouTube in just one month. Jann is an ambassador for Desmond Tutu's TutuDesk campaign and Brick by Brick Uganda. He is the singing voice of Tim Buckley in the movie "Greetings from Tim Buckley" (Universal). His songs have been heard on the Grammy® nominated "Healthy Food For Thought" compilation, charted in the Billboard Top 10 compilation "Action Moves People United" as well as MTV Cribs and movies "Dead Broke" (Warner Bros) featuring Paul Sorvino and “One Little Finger” alongside Quincy Jones, Siedah Garrett and Julian Lennon. He has performed as an actor and singer in touring companies of Broadway musicals, including "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Jekyll and Hyde," and "The Who's Tommy" as well as made for TV movies, voice overs and commercials.

His latest studio album IN TANDEM is out now via Gallo/Sheer in Africa and SONY/The Orchard elsewhere. The record features collaborations with Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Peter Gabriel, Karen Zoid, Tamara Dey, RJ Benjamin and a who’s who of South African artists and session players. Tracks from the album are charting worldwide and streaming numbers are in the hundreds of thousands. Jann tours year round in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia and has opened for and collaborated with a wide range of artists including Pat Benatar, John Oates of Hall and Oates, Suzanne Vega, The Yardbirds and founder Jim McCarty, Rosanne Cash, Paula Cole, Brett Dennen, Shekhinah, Carrie Newcomer, Alicia Madison, Ann Hampton Callaway and sister Liz Callaway, The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn, Gary Lucas, Jeffrey Gaines, Elliott Murphy, Rusted Root, Pete Seeger and Les Paul.

*Recipient of 4 Independent Music Awards, Grammy® nomination “Healthy Food For Thought” compilation.

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WHAT MATTERS Concert For The Matthew Shepard Foundation, 25 Years Later to Take Place at The Cutting Room

Join award-winning singer/songwriter Randi Driscoll and special guests for a powerful one-night-only event, the 'What Matters' concert. Celebrate the legacy of Matthew Shepard and support the important work of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Get your tickets now!
Jann Klose and Dancers Celebrate New Album in Fairfield This Week

Jann Klose is celebrating the release of 'Surrender' on May 4, at 7:30 PM, at The Shu Community Theater. Special Guests include students from The Lee Lund Studio of Dance. They are in Jann's music videos 'Flesh and Blood,' and 'Sugar My.'
Jann Klose Holds a Record Release Party At The Cutting Room

Award-winning singer-songwriter Jann Klose and his band invite you to celebrate the release of his new album, 'Surrender' at the Cutting Room on May 7, at 7 PM. 
Jann Klose Returns To South Africa With New Album, March 30-April 14

Award-winning singer-songwriter Jann Klose returns to South Africa for his sixth tour, which runs from March 30 to April 14. The tour starts at Café Roux Noordhoek, Cape Town, and includes two performances at the Splashy Fen Festival, ending April 14 in Johannesburg, where Jann attended the Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg.
Jann Klose Will Perform BECOMING AMERICAN Concert at Rockwood Music Hall Next Week

Jann Klose and his 5-piece band will perform his first concert as an American citizen at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 on Tuesday, October 26, at 7 PM.
The Bitter End Presents Jann Klose This Weekend

Jann Klose will be performing live at the Bitter End on August 27, at 8 PM.
The 10 Best New Broadway Holiday Albums of 2020!

Tis the season for holiday tunes! From festive favorites to brand-new bops, Broadway isn't disappointing this year, with a huge variety of new holiday albums from your favorite artists to put under the tree.
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 30 - Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, Linda Eder, Liz Callaway, and More!

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the new Christmas album from Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, new music from Linda Eder, Liz Callaway, and more.
BWW Album Review: Tony Nominee and Emmy Winner, Liz Callaway, Gifts New Holiday Album Comfort and Joy"An Acoustic Christmas That Speaks Directly to the Soul

Working Girl Records recently announced that Tony nominee and Emmy winner, Liz Callaway, will release her new holiday album Comfort and Joy–An Acoustic Christmas, on Friday, December 4, 2020. Knowing that this holiday season would look and feel different, Callaway took to social media for inspiration on song favorites and decided to create an entire acoustic album for the end of 2020. Collaborating virtually with Peter Calo, a renowned guitarist and producer, Callaway’s album features ten special tracks – from traditional carols to newer Christmas classics (including songs written by Sara Bareilles, and her sister, Ann Hampton Callaway), as well as a guest vocal from Grammy nominee Jann Klose.
Liz Callaway to Release New Christmas Album COMFORT AND JOY

Liz Callaway has announced a brand- new Christmas album. 'Comfort and Joy - An Acoustic Christmas' featuring 10 songs with acclaimed guitarist Peter Calo and a duet with Grammy- nominee Jann Klose.
Liz Callaway Will Release Holiday Album 'Comfort and Joy - An Acoustic Christmas'

Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway will release her new holiday album 'Comfort and Joy – An Acoustic Christmas,' on Friday, December 4, 2020.
Marc Shaiman and More Join PAJAMA CAST PARTY Tonight

The upcoming 'Pajama Cast Party' will take place on Monday, October 12 at 8pm, and feature Tony, Emmy and Grammy-winning songwriter Marc Shaiman, Broadway star Margo Seibert, pop singer/songwriter Jann Klose, 2-time Grammy-nominated singer Karina Nuvo, and up-and-coming theater actress/singer Ava Locknar.
BWW Previews: Award Winning Marc Shaiman Joins October 12th JIM CARUSO'S PAJAMA CAST PARTY

Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party continues a record of great lineups with this week's show.
Photo Flash: Jim Caruso's Cast Party Continues To Dazzle At Birdland

Over the past few weeks, an enormous variety of musical and comic talent have stormed the Birdland stage during Jim Caruso's iconic Cast Party. Accompanied by musical director Billy Stritch, with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums, the performers have run the gamut from up-and-coming hopefuls to Broadway stars.
Living Colour, Blues Brothers, Ringo Starr And Billy Joel's Band Perform For Jimi Hendrix Birthday

Felicia Collins of CBS Orchestra, Vernon Reid and Corey Glover from Living Color, Mark Rivera from The Billy Joel Band/Ringo Starr Band, Lee Finkelstein of The Blues Brothers Band, Shannon Conley, Danny Keane, Militia Vox, Queen V, Sophia Ramos, Jann Klose, Frank Gilchrest, Alec Shantzis, Bruce Edwards, Frank Gravis, Scott Yahaney and WHO KNOWS WHO ELSE WILL STOP BY...
Gary Lucas & Jann Klose Coming to Joe's Pub, 6/17

After packing The Cutting Room for the record release party of  STEREOPTICON by Gary Lucas & Jann Klose, the Urban Americana duo will be performing at Joe's Pub on Friday, June 17 at 7 PM.
Elvira Kurt, Men in Blazers & More Set for Joe's Pub this Week

This week at Joe's Pub at The Public, September 16-22, features performances by ELVIRA KURT IN WORD*ROCK*&SWORD WOMEN OF COMEDY, MEN IN BLAZERS, JANN KLOSE / BARNABY BRIGHT, JOEY ARIAS, JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND, and STARSKY + COX.
Della Mae to Perform Album Release Shows at Passim in Boston, 6/3

Boston-based quintet Della Mae performs two special CD Release shows at Club Passim on Monday, June 3 at 7:00PM and 9:30PM. Their debut album for Rounder, This World Oft Can Be will be released Tuesday, May 28. The album, which was produced by Bryan Sutton and mixed by Paul Q. Kolderie (Radiohead, Hole, Dinosaur Jr.) shows that like the Avett Brothers, Lumineers, and Punch Brothers, these five multitalented young women are respectful of American musical tradition, but not restricted by it, combining centuries' worth of musical influences with an emotionally tough, undeniably modern songwriting sensibility.
Highline Ballroom Announces Their Upcoming Shows And Events

Highline Ballroom is located at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue.

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