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After describing her brilliant voice as a perfect mix of Nancy, Sassy, and Lady Day, it came only naturally that the late legendary jazz trumpeter Clark Terry would, at New York’s historical Flushing Town Hall, select Denise Thimes as that night’s featured vocalist.

Over the course of a multi-faceted career spanning just a little under 3 decades, Thimes is no stranger to the music world, growing up in a home surrounded by all types of music from her father & radio icon, the late Lou “Fatha” Thimes.

Thimes has performed with such jazz notables as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, (St. Louis, MO) the late Clark Terry (The Blue Note-NY), Dr. Billy Taylor, Earl May, Benny Powell, (Flushing Town Hall) and James Moody(Blue Note-NY). She has also graced the stage with the likes of Houston Person, Jimmy & Tootie Heath, Bobby McFerrin, and Bucky Pizzarelli.

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Upcoming Performances

June 14, 2025
Denise Thimes Celebrating The Music of Nancy Wilson
Winter's Jazz Club, Chicago, IL

June 21, 2025
Gala/Fundraiser Hosted by Susan & Peter Brown
Ellis Fischer Cancer Center, Osage Beach, MO

June 22, 2025
Denise Thimes with the Marlonius Jazz Orchestra
Los Angeles Athletic Club, Los Angeles, CA

June 25, 2025
Denise Thimes
World Chess Club, St. Louis, MO

June 26, 2025
Groovin’ at GovState: Denise Thimes
Governors State University, University Park, IL

June 28, 2025
Denise Thimes
Blue Strawberry, St. Louis, MO

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