Dianne Cripps “I Told the Ocean Your Name” Album Launch

Renowned singer-songwriter Dianne Cripps is set to captivate audiences once again with her highly anticipated new album I Told the Ocean Your Name. The album is a stunning collection that encapsulates a unique blend of relatable high-brow jazz, folk, and pop songs with heartfelt storytelling that showcases Cripps’s unparalleled artistry.

“Dianne Cripps is something of a dynamo!” – Loretta Barnard, Australian Jazz Net

• Dianne Cripps – vocals

• Hugh Barrett – piano

• Elsen Price – double bass

• Ed Rodrigues – drums

• Keyna Wilkins – flute

With a career spanning more than two decades, Dianne Cripps has established herself as a formidable force in the music industry. Her blend of soulful melodies, introspective lyrics, and powerful vocals has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base worldwide. I Told the Ocean Your Name is a testament to Cripps’s exceptional talent, and her ability to craft music that resonates with listeners on a profound level.

Working with acclaimed arranger and song-writing partner Matt Thompson (2020 ASCAP Herb Albert Young Jazz Composers Award & 2021 Wangaratta National Jazz Award winner), and Emmy award-winning producer Sean Carey, I Told the Ocean Your Name explores concepts of family, meaning, and different forms of love – fledgling, forgotten and forbidden. These original compositions and lush arrangements pay homage to her Southern roots as well as to the Australian landscape. She will also feature her crowd-pleasing jazz-pop arrangements of favourite songs by Dolly Parton, Billy Joel, Patsy Cline, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

Find out more: https://www.diannecrippsvocalist.com.au/