Dawn Clement

Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable force in modern creative music who has served for over two decades as both a torchbearer of the jazz tradition and a trailblazer in fresh sonic explorations. Her six albums as a leader showcase impressive range from jazz piano trio to avant-garde improviser to expressive songwriter, earning praise from critics and collaborations with jazz luminaries including Jane Ira Bloom, Ron Miles, and Julian Priester. She is Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Jazz at Metropolitan State University of Denver and was appointed Artistic Director of Centrum's Jazz Port Townsend Workshop and Festival in 2025.