Sutton's 14 recordings as leader have addressed themes such as materialism ("Desire" in 2009), the pursuit of happiness ("On The Other Side" in 2007), as well as paying tribute to the music of Bill Evans ("Blue In Green" in 2002), Frank Sinatra ("Dancing In The Dark" in 2004), and pop icon Sting ("The Sting Variations" in 2016). Her 2013 Joni Mitchell tribute album, "After Blue" featured keyboardist Larry Goldings, drummer Peter Erskine, jazz vocal legend Al Jarreau, and NEA Jazz Master flautist Hubert Laws.
In recent years, Sutton has headlined at The Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and Jazz at Lincoln Center. She can also be heard on film and television soundtracks including that of the Academy Award-Nominated film The Cooler as well as on television commercials (BMW, Green Giant, Yoplait Yogurt, Coke).
In May 2016, Sutton was approached by legendary Director Clint Eastwood. The original score to his box-office smash, Sully, was created by Tierney Sutton Band pianist, Christian Jacob, The Tierney Sutton Band and Clint Eastwood. The end-title song "Flying Home" features music by Eastwood and lyrics by Tierney Sutton and JB Eckl. It is performed by Tierney Sutton and The Tierney Sutton Band.
Sutton's most recent GRAMMY® Award Nomination ("Best Jazz Vocal Album") is for her 2019 album "Screenplay." The album spans the first century of American film music with an ambitious 19-track collection of songs in five parts. The arrangements and Sutton's readings of the songs are pure Tierney Sutton Band at the height of its powers, subtly illuminating and revolutionizing each classic, as well as introducing a few lesser-known gems. "With 'ScreenPlay' this long-running group adopts and adapts material from the silver screen, creating high art that's spellbinding and eminently listenable," stated Downbeat Magazine in their album review.
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