Andromeda Turre: Jazz Performer, Composer and speaker
Background and Training
Andromeda Turre is an award winning jazz performer and composer, deeply rooted in the genre through her family and mentors like Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, and Wynton Marsalis. She honed her craft at the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, specializing in theater and vocal performance.
Global Performances and Tours
Turre’s talents have taken her around the world, performing with Ray Charles, jon faddis, michael bublé as well as headlining jazz festivals in 17 countries as a solo artist. Known for her immersive musical experiences, she has captivated audiences globally.
Accomplished Composer
An accomplished composer, Andromeda’s original works are featured in film, television, and video games. She is renowned for addressing themes of societal impact and spirituality in her compositions. She has composed the score and 13 original songs for Lena: Lessons from a Lady, a musical about the life of Lena Horne, and is sought after for curating bespoke music experiences for corporate events. Her roles as artistic director for Central Park’s annual Juneteenth celebrations and music supervisor for Aquila Theater’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby showcase her ability to create unforgettable experiences.
Current Projects
Committed to using her art for positive change, her latest project From the Earth is a programmatic jazz suite illuminating environmental justice and the interconnected relationship between humans and the earth. The From the Earth album will be released on July 26, 2024. An educational gallery exhibit inclusive of art, photography, sculpture, video, guided meditation and more was created in tandem with the project to further its goal of connecting communities and inspiring climate action. With each performance of the From the Earth suite, local environmental organizations from the performance community are invited to set up information booths and introduce their initiatives on stage. This collaboration connects the audience directly to actionable climate solutions in their area. She continues to tour internationally, sharing her powerful voice and expertise in jazz.
speaker and Inclusion Advocate
Based in New York, Andromeda is a Cornell University trained diversity and inclusion consultant and speaker. Her initiative, Growing Up Jazz, teaches Black history through jazz. She also hosts a show on SiriusXM’s Real Jazz channel as well as an array of events such as the annual Montclair jazz festival. additionally, she artistic directs cultural events such as the annual central park juneteenth celebration.
Awards
2024 Arts Award for Advancing Equity from Arts Westchester
2024 Support for Artists Grant from New York State Council on the Arts
2023 Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant from SouthArts, funded by the Doris Duke Foundation with additional support from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
2022 Woman of Distinction Award from State Representative Chris Burdick, Westchester County legislators and NY State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
2020 How I Fell In Love with Jazz Contest from Savage Content
2014 Founders Award for LGBTQIA+ advocacy from Swish Ally Fund
2010 Special Recognition from the Southern Poverty Law Center and Boys and Girls Club in honor of her ongoing fight against hatred and intolerance in America and commitment to making a difference in her community.
