Erin Bode | |
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 Bode in April 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Wayzata, Minnesota |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, folk |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Maxjazz, Native Language, Ropeadope |
| Website | www |
Erin Bode is an American singer from Minnesota who describes her music as a combination of jazz, folk, and pop.
A Minnesota native and the daughter of a Lutheran pastor, [1] Bode was introduced to music by her parents, who emphasized music in daily life and encouraged her to join the church choir. She studied trumpet in high school and was attracted to jazz and big band music. [1] She transferred from University of Minnesota to Webster University in St. Louis, where she studied with a jazz pianist and belonged to a vocal group. [1] In 2001, she produced her debut album, which included a version of Cyndi Lauper's song "Time After Time". [1] Maxjazz, also in St. Louis, released her next album, Don't Take Your Time (2004).
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Don't Take Your Time is the first major studio album released by jazz singer Erin Bode. It was recorded over two days at the beginning of December 2003 and released on June 8, 2004 by the label Maxjazz. It has been regarded as "an impressive affair" and that Bode has "irresistibility impossible to deny."
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