Dawn Clement and Steve Kovalcheck

Dawn Clement and Steve Kovalcheck are a dynamic duo in the world of modern creative music, each bringing a wealth of talent and expertise to their collaborative projects. Dawn Clement, a celebrated pianist, vocalist, and composer, has been a prominent figure in jazz for over two decades. Known for her innovative approach to music, she seamlessly blends jazz traditions with new sonic explorations. Her impressive career includes performances with jazz greats such as Ingrid Jensen, Jane Ira Bloom, and Julian Priester and she has recorded with drummer Matt Wilson and the GRAMMY-nominated vocal ensemble, säje. Clement currently serves as Associate Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and has recently been appointed Artistic Director of the Centrum Jazz Workshop.

Joining forces with Clement is Steve Kovalcheck, a talented guitarist renowned for his exceptional skills and creativity. While having worked professionally in Nashville and New York, Kovalcheck has called Colorado home since 2007. Kovalcheck performs and records with Akiko/Hamilton/Kovalcheck, a trio featuring Akiko Tsuruga on hammond b3 organ and legendary jazz drummer Jeff Hamilton. Kovalcheck also performs with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. While in Colorado, he serves on the faculty for the DownBeat award-winning jazz studies department at the University of Northern Colorado. He is active giving clinics nationally and internationally.

Together, Clement and Kovalcheck form an engaging duo, captivating audiences with their innovative and magical performances.