Suzanne Grzanna Biography
Suzanne Grzanna, professionally known as Sax Diva®, is a multi-award-winning recording artist, vocalist, alto saxophonist, songwriter, arranger, producer, music publisher, entrepreneur, and multiple #1 iTunes Jazz Charting artist. With thirteen albums and hundreds of recordings released through her independent label, Diva Records LLC, Suzanne has built an international reputation for her expressive alto saxophone, captivating vocals, and sophisticated songwriting. Her music has been featured in film, television, and radio worldwide, and she continues to inspire audiences through live performances, recordings, and artistic collaborations.
Born and raised near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Suzanne grew up in a family of professional musicians. She began piano lessons with her mother, Maureen Grzanna, at the age of five before making the alto saxophone her primary instrument in seventh grade. While the saxophone became her signature instrument, her voice has become an equally important part of her artistry, allowing her to perform as both an accomplished jazz vocalist and instrumentalist. Suzanne also performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus and earned her music degree from Carroll University after attending Wisconsin Lutheran College, where she performed with the jazz band, symphony orchestra, and a contemporary Christian band before forming her own jazz quartet.
Today, Suzanne's career is truly bi-coastal, with professional ties spanning Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, and her hometown of Milwaukee. She is widely respected as an independent recording artist who regularly collaborates with musicians, producers, filmmakers, and composers across jazz, pop, dance, Latin, film, and children's music.
Among her most celebrated projects is the critically acclaimed Cat's Meow XO, released in Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio. Showcasing Suzanne's artistry as both a vocalist and saxophonist, the album blends contemporary jazz, swing, Latin influences, and elegant production into a fresh, modern sound. The project received widespread recognition and earned 2026 nominations from both the Hollywood Independent Music Awards and the InterContinental Music Awards, further establishing Suzanne as one of today's leading independent jazz recording artists.
Suzanne continues to expand her award-winning catalog with original music that connects with audiences worldwide. Her latest contemporary jazz single, Sunset Dreams, was released on July 3, 2026, premiered during performances at Summerfest, the world's largest music festival and reached #1 on the iTunes Chart. The achievement marked another milestone in Suzanne's career as a chart-topping recording artist. Her growing catalog of successful singles also includes Midnight Blue, which reached #1 on the iTunes Jazz Chart, Snow City XO, Deck the Halls in a Minor Mood, Wedding Day, Spring Waltz (Live) featuring Alex Otey, Autumn Leaves with Julyo, and Following Your Voice Inside with Billboard-charting artist Kim Cameron.
A passionate collaborator, Suzanne was featured as a vocalist on Kim Cameron's children's album Who Drew That?, released in June 2026, contributing her voice to Barbara's Color Splash Day. Her music has also appeared in numerous film and television productions, including Hallmark Channel's My Christmas Family Tree, Wild Honey, A Christmas Horror Story, Buttleman, Mr. ID, The Cure for Boredom, Dare to Dream: The Alan Kulwicki Story, A Different Direction, and Kim Cameron's Seaper Powers animated film series. Suzanne has also appeared as a featured musical guest on Miami Listening Party.
Her distinguished career includes a Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Jazz Song, a Global Music Award, Indie Music Channel Awards for Best Jazz Instrumentalist and Best Jazz Song, a Radio Music Award for Best Jazz Artist, and numerous international nominations recognizing her excellence as a performer, songwriter, and producer.
Beyond her recording career, Suzanne is the founder of Music Fuze, an organization dedicated to connecting musicians, filmmakers, music supervisors, and entertainment professionals through networking events, showcases, and educational opportunities. She is also the owner of Diva Records LLC, Sax Diva LLC, and an expanding sync music library, continuing her commitment to supporting independent artists while creating music that inspires audiences around the world.
Whether performing on stage, recording in the studio, composing new works, or collaborating with artists across genres, Suzanne Grzanna continues to redefine the modern independent recording artist through creativity, innovation, and an unwavering passion for music.
For more information contact:
Mandi May
201-591-JAZZ
SaxDiva.com
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