CRYSTAL TALIEFERO’s Journey with the arts
Crystal Taliefero is one of music’s top and most saught-after multi-instrumentalists having performed with award winning artists in genres from Rock to Country to R&B and Gospel. Crystal has made it her life’s goal to encourage and challenge students and new musicians to pursue their dreams.
It’s the reason that she created “Crystal’s Journey With The Arts”, a once-in-a-lifetime, live music experience, tailored for aspiring students and up and coming musicians.
An Evening with CRYSTAL TALIEFERO will bring “Crystal’s Journey With The Arts” to your market with a Live Q&A hosted and directed by a top music professional. The evening will also feature Crystal and her touring band supporting her discussion with live performances happening throughout the night !
Crystal has been with the Billy Joel since 1989. Over the years, Taliefero's music journey has included a wide range of artists such as Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, Joe Cocker, Tina Arena, Bob Seger, Brooks & Dunn, Richie Sambora, Elton John, Enrique Iglesias, Natalie Merchant, Meat Loaf, Michael McDonald, Bruce Springsteen, The Northern Pikes, Julian Lennon, The Bee Gees, Dolly Parton's "Two Doors Down", Steven Van Zandt, Mick Jones of Foreigner (credited on his solo album released in 1989) and Buddy Guy.
Crystal’s Journey With The Arts
“Believe in your dreams”
Crystal performing with Billy Joel
Crystal, Musical Director for Indiana U. program
"Crystal is, without a doubt, the most talented multi-instrumentalist and vocal arranger I have ever worked with. I have been honored to have her as a member of my recording and touring group for over 25 years."
Billy Joel
Crystal performing on Born To Run - BRUCE
“I give back, it’s just what I do,” said Taliefero. “This career is very challenging and those that make it take their craft serious and constantly challenge themselves. The goal of “Crystal’s Journey With The Arts” is to empower youth by enhancing personal growth in the areas of life skills, self-esteem, creativity and self-respect through the participation in a live musical performance.”
Crystal singing River Deep Mountain High with Billy Joel
"Crystal and I have worked together for many years. She brings an excitement and fire to the stage like none I've ever seen. All of the artists who have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Crystal will tell you she is a vocal and percussion goddess!!!! Love you."
Faith Hill
Crystal performing on Leap of Faith - BRUCE