Brenda Craven

Brenda Craven

Welcome to the music page of composer, writer, musician and singer Brenda Craven. Coming from a family line of musicians including an uncle who was a drummer with the famous Jazz great, Jay McShann, Brenda's heart is music. While she is a avid lover of all genres, Jazz is where she finds her niche. She creates music that promotes calm, relaxation and emotion without going overboard with all the extras that can overpower her music. Anyone who listens to her creations can immediately feel the love and passion that she has for music, and without a question, will know that she is here to stay!!!

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Brenda Craven

Brenda Craven
Rocky Ford, Colorado is home to Brenda Craven, a musician who crafts stunning examples of jazz, gospel and electronica. Her versatility is a mark of her ability and she provides the proper degree of soulfulness for each style and executes them all with joy and verve.

Blood
the doctors are wrong. Blood doesn't run through everyone's veins. There are some people who, if they needed a transfusion, would require shelf music. Craven is such a person. "Music is my life. It's in my blood. Both my mother and uncle were professional musicians, so I grew up with a heavy exposure to it," says Craven.

What Lies Beneath
A person could technically take a string of notes that forms a melody and toss in some beats, slap it on a CD and call it music. But, that wouldn't be entirely true. The true heart of music is found in the passion, such as that of Craven. "Music is more than just a rhythm and notes. It's a way of expressing your feelings, your emotions. It allows others to experience your joy, your pain, your sorrow, your love, and your message on a much higher leverl...and can definitely break the barriers. Music is ultimately the universal language."

True To Self
Another vital part of musical greatness is artistic integrity. It requires emotional honesty and intimate self-expression to find the fullness of music's thriving lifeblood. "Music should be who you are...not what others want you to be!!!" Because Craven stays so true to herself and doesn't hold back when it comes to self-expression, her music rings with a power rarely felt in the musical world.

For Love of Music
Obviously, love - true love - of music is another required quality of the finest musical artists. These are the people that seek not only their own success, but who rejoice at the achievements of other musicians because they know it means that music continues to thrive and grow in the world. "Seeing other artists succeed inspires me." Craven also cites family as a motivator in her creative process. "Influences are, or course, my mother, my uncle - who was a drummer with Jay McShann...and all artists have influenced me in some way."

Music
Craven has completed a smooth jazz CD called "Origins", which was released in 2004. She is at work on several new projects at this time.

Review
The finest music pulses with passion and purity. Having said that, one must recognize just how strong is the heartbeat of Brenda Craven's work.

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BroGreede
1 week ago to Brenda Craven

Hey Brenda...I'm TK(Tony Keys) of BroGreede! I came across your music while doing reviews! I have to say I really like what you do! ...and you do it well! I write tunes in a variety of genres..and these days more focus on progressive rock/ metal! As a multi-instrumentalist & writer/ composer I'm very much jazz oriented- especially on keys! I have a very extensive classical & jazz/blues background and to this day love listening to anyone putting out really good stuff..like yourself! I'm a very big fan of anyone playing on the GRP label-I'm sure you're familiar!? I took the liberty to listen to some of the tunes you posted..i.e. ."Triumphant"..."Love Beyond Reason"..."Mysterious Ways" ..."Oceanic Dream"...and my fav..."Free To Be Me"...all very good..and deserve 5/5's!.. I noticed that I couldn't rate any of these tunes!? Please see if you can arrange to have anyone visiting your site on BJ to be able to listen and rate them! Anyway...just saying hello and wishing you more success here and on other platforms! I'll be listening!!
TK-BroGreede



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Chet Nichols
3 weeks ago to Brenda Craven

Hey Brenda,

Thank you so much for the kind and positive review of my instrumental, "Berkshire Spring". This version is an instrumental lift from my song, "The Secrets Of Life", which currently a Top Ten song at Broadjam. Check it out...I am thinking you will really dig the lyrics. Hope life in KC is good these days. I went to KU and was part of the vibrant music scene in KC in the 60's and 70's. It was a great time..... but LA Was calling and I went.... Best to you, Chet Nichols....... PS I love you music....!!!

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Brenda Craven
3 weeks ago

Hey Chet!

Loved your piece. Rock chalk Jayhawks!!! Wow, I didn't know you went to KU. You followed your calling, and it looks like you made the right choice!!!!!

KC is alright. Dealing with the crazy weather changes right now. 70s yesterday afternoon, mid 20s yesterday evening. Crazy!

Thank you for listening to my music. I appreciate it. Keep creating that beautiful music!!!

Brenda



Hi Brenda,
Thanks so much for your review and perspectives on my songs "New You New Me". I appreciate you taking the time to listen and provide meaningful comments.

While I'm here I'll have a listen to some of your music.

Thanks again... be and stay well!

Frank

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Brenda Craven
3 weeks ago

Hi Frank!

Absolutely. Your music is great and I enjoyed listening to your composition. Keep watching for new music from me!

Brenda



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