Canadian instrumental fusion artist, pianist, composer, and producer Desarae Dee has released her latest instrumental jazz fusion album, ADVENTURE. The 10-track collection takes listeners on a transformative instrumental musical journey, featuring the standout singles “TRAILBLAZER” and “ADVENTURE” and is available on Archodia Music and across major streaming platforms.

ADVENTURE serves as the soundtrack to Desarae’s decade-long exploration of her identity and artistry as a Black Woman Instrumental Fusion Artist. Each track is its instrumental canvas, painted with the emotions, struggles, and triumphs that have defined her journey. From pioneering her unique vision to navigating the complexities of the music industry as both a woman and a minority in Canada, Desarae breaks down racial, gender, social, and cultural barriers in every note she plays.

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The album delves into Desarae’s resilience in overcoming numerous obstacles, including the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her story is one of perseverance, innovation, and a refusal to conform to traditional expectations. Desarae’s journey has been a trailblazing effort, carving out space for underrepresented voices and perspectives.

Reflecting on the album, Desarae says, “ADVENTURE represents not only my musical journey but also my personal evolution. It’s about bringing a massive vision into existence, overcoming adversity, and discovering the power of staying true to myself.”

The new album was composed and produced by Desarae Dee, Connor Chan, Evan Brown, Caleb Gathright, and Donyea Goodman. It was mixed by Adam Josh Pondang, mastered by Gabe Gallucci Mastering, and features drums by Howard Artis and Larnell Lewis, bass by Kemy Siala, trumpet by Becca Toft, and saxophone by Saxappeal.

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With ADVENTURE, Desarae Dee reaffirms her position as a pioneering figure in instrumental fusion music, continuing to push boundaries and inspire listeners worldwide. An award-winning Canadian Instrumental Fusion Artist, Pianist, Composer, and Producer known as “Toronto’s Queen of Vibes,” Desarae Dee's passionate and meaningful sound combines a unique mixture of faith, soul, vulnerability, and divine balance.

Desarae has been a featured headlining artist at Canadian Music Week, Sofar Sounds Toronto, Burdock Piano Fest, Sundé Social, Canvas Art Bar, Waveland Canada, Breaking Sound Canada, Toronto Pearson Airport, and The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Desarae was a featured artist on the YesTV Television series, Outside the Box with Sheldon Neil in 2017 and twice on The Nikki Clarke Show. Desarae is also a contestant on the 2024 inaugural season of Cash Cab Music Canada. She is a strong believer in giving back to the music community and can be found providing music mentorship with Soundcheck Youth, and Marigold Music Program, as well as lending her musical talents to the LIL SIS Organization. She has numerous musical achievements, including being a Yamaha Music Canada, Hammond Organ USA, and Juicy Earz Artist, being the recipient of the SiriusXM Black Canadian Award, and recently becoming a GRAMMY Recording Academy Voting Member for the NYC Chapter. She has an extensive resume that includes national and international touring, press coverage, and radio plays. Desarae has released an abundance of music, with some of her notable songs allowing her to become a recurring artist on CBC Radio and NPR Music’s “Jazz Night in America,” in addition to being a cover feature on Spotify's Fresh Finds Jazz.

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Being an underrepresented artist in Canada, Desarae has been able to garnish much success by creating her niche and lane in the Canadian music industry. Desarae is a rising star and performer to keep an eye out for in the upcoming years. She continues to break gender, racial, social, and cultural barriers with her unique approach to music while forging a path for current and future Black Women Musicians in Canada.

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