6
May, 2024
31
Dec, 2023
ELECTRIC LADY | Pop/Rock/Funk (CZ)
ELECTRIC LADY
(CZ) Pop/Rock/Funk
AVAILABILITY
SUMMER 2024
Tereza Rays, alias Electric Lady, represents attitude, commitment, charisma, and passion, as well as an accomplished musician.
Her incredible live rock performances portray her raw emotions as she delivers her exceptional song writing, and guitar playing that leaves her audience spellbound.
She feels at home when performing.
Her stage presence is undeniable, with references across generations of rock legends from Jimi Hendrix to Lenny Kravitz.
Electric Lady has been learning her craft over recent years, touring Europe with her band,
Including dates in Germany, Poland, Italy, United States and Britain, and has recently been recording her new material in London with producer and co-writer Paul Bond (the musical director/performer on the legendary War of The Worlds album and tour), delivering a fresh take on modern day rock angst.
Is now out her new single “I’m done”!
Check it out on her Spotify player here below.
BIO
Tereza Rays (ELECTRIC LADY) is a guitarist and singer who was born in the Czech Republic on February 6, 1987 in the Czech Republic. She is the exclusive author of her compositions, lyricist and music arranger, she participates in the current production with producer Roman Rossi – manager. She recorded her debut album in Texas in 2014. Tereza is currently a corporate player of Ibanez and Blackstar, in the past she represented Fender. She has collaborated with many Czech and foreign artists.
She started playing the guitar thanks to the music of Jimi Hendrix. Tereza was born in Kladno and at the age of 15 she started playing the guitar and singing, her parents didn’t support her music much. However, Tereza went her own way and after the founding of the band Electric Lady she recorded many musical successes not only at home, but also abroad. Even this year, 2022, we announced concerts around the world, not only in the USA, but also in Poland, England, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Tereza also performed at VIP private events in Russia, at the announcement of music awards “REALNA PREMIE”, etc.
The band was founded in 2013 with the emergence of the single “Storm”, which also reached the European MTV or Russian Music Box, where they even placed 3 clips in monthly rotations. The band plays guitar, bass, drums Tereza flew to New Orleans the same year, where she performs on the streets in small clubs for 3 months, after returning to the Czech Republic she wins the international blues competition Blues Aperitif for young talents. Subsequent years later, as a winner, she performed at Blues Alive in the Czech Republic and Poland. In 2015, she released her debut album “Electrical”, which she went on to record at the invitation of drummer Kirk Covington to the USA in Texas. She completed and released musical material in the Czech Republic and became a corporate player of the world-famous brand Fender.
In 2016, the band went on tour with the Czech popular band Mandrage and performed across Czech Republic and Slovakia. That same year, Tereza collaborated with Ivan Kral on the song “A Part Of My Heart.” That same year, the band performed in front of American bassist NIK WEST and Eric Gales.
In 2020, Electric Lady releases her largest and most expensive musical, Trilogy 2020, under the auspices of the Nemoros Agency and a collaboration with KOBALT, on which Tereza collaborated not only with English producer Nigel Lowis.In 2021, Tereza became a corporate player of the IBANEZ and BLACKSTAR brands, several concerts around the world, participation in the USA at this summit and other events in the USA are planned.
Website: https://en.electriclady.cz/
What’s going on: https://www.coralriff.biz/events/
28
Dec, 2023
NIK WEST | R&B/Soul/Funk/Jazz (USA)
NIK WEST | (USA)
R&B SOUL FUNK JAZZ
in collaboration with MCM
AVAILABILITY FOR EUROPE
APRIL 2024
Explosive stage presence isn’t enough to describe the way Nik West moves, wows, and shocks crowds everywhere. With credits that include work with Quincy Jones Productions, Prince, Macy Gray, John Mayer, Glee, American Idol, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame, and more, bassist, singer, and songwriter Nik West isn’t just a musician; she’s an embodiment of individuality. With a style as unique as a fingerprint, she invites you to embrace your true self and move to your own beat.
This young funk-fueled dynamo is a force of nature, blending genres and breaking boundaries with every note she plays and every lyric she sings. Named “the bass icon of this generation’ by Rollingstone, and “The Queen of the Bassists” by Rollingstone France, her bass lines are like a heartbeat you can dance to. But Nik isn’t just about bass – her vocals are a journey through emotions. From sultry and smooth to high-energy and electrifying, her voice tells stories that hit you right in the feels. Known for impressively recording a cover of “Back In Black” by AC/DC, Nik shocked many rock fanatics and became a new favorite of Steven Tyler.
Her 2nd album, Moody is “Genre-Bending Brilliance”: Funk, Soul, Rock – Nik effortlessly weaves them all together into a sonic tapestry that’s uniquely her own. Features include Larry Graham, Cindy Blackman-Santana, Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Santana, Sting), and more. “Catch Me If You Can” was featured on Netflix’s Virgin River and Apple TV original, Amber Brown. Her funky bass lines can also be heard in ESPN sports programs all over the world.
She has toured as the support act for George Clinton/Parliament Funkadelic. She has appeared on the covers of virtually every bass magazine and has been featured in numerous publications for People Magazine, Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, Rollingstone, Ok! Magazine, Billboard, Afropunk and more.
“Nik West is definitely bringing back the funk groovement and I love everything about what she stands for!”
Bootsy Collins
Website: https://nikwestbass.com/
What’s going on: https://www.coralriff.biz/events/
27
Dec, 2023
DANIELE GOTTARDO TRIO ft. CHRISTIAN GALVEZ | Fusion (USA)
DANIELE GOTTARDO TRIO
ft. CHRISTIAN GALVEZ | (USA)
FUSION | ROCK / JAZZ / CLASSIC
AVAILABILITY FOR EUROPE
MAY 15th to 31st
Line up
Daniele Gottardo | Guitar
Christian Galvez | Bass
Giuseppe Risitano | Drums
DANIELE GOTTARDO
Italian guitarist and composer, Daniele Gottardo, has developed a reputation worldwide, not just only for his virtuosity and versatility, but for the depth and sophistication of his compositions, which blend electric guitar and chamber orchestra.
Steve Vai singled Daniele Gottardo out as a favorite:
“I’m often asked who is my favorite new young guitar player. Well, here he is: Daniele Gottardo. He’s Italian, and I have been following him for quite some time now. He has an elegant touch, stunning intonation, innovational style, and he honors the melody. Enjoy, and check out his record Non Temperato for a real treat.”
Steve Vai, in Guitar World Magazine, January 26, 2017
As a solo artist, Daniele has produced two albums prior to INkBlot—Frenzy of Ecstasy (2010, Digital Nations) and Non Temperato (2014, self-released). His albums stand out for their highly innovative use of electric guitar within a compositional and orchestral context. Additionally, his jazz-rock trio, The Nuts, released a bold debut album, Giant Nuts (2016, self-released), a ferocious combination of chops, energy, and musical sophistication.
Daniele has served as an artistic producer for various projects, including string production for guitar legend, Jason Becker, on Triumphant Hearts (2018, Mascot Records). In 2016 he collaborated with Michael Molenda, then Editor-in-Chief of Guitar Player Magazine, and American guitarist/composer, Gretchen Menn, on Abandon All Hope, a concept album based on Dante’s Inferno that blends modern and classical instruments.
He has performed in some of the most prestigious guitar festivals, including Malibu Guitar Festival (USA, 2017), Guitare En Scene (France, 2016), Ziua Chitarelor (Romania, 2016), Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival (Holland, 2013), Eddie Lang Jazz Festival (Italy, 2010, 2013, 2015).
INkBlot is Daniele’s third solo album, and marks an even greater melding of high-energy electric guitar and 20th century composition.
CHRISTIAN GALVEZ
Christian Galvez is directly related with the generation of electric bass players of the post-Pastorius era.
Gálvez playing is closely related with colleagues like John Patitucci and Stanley Clarke, influences where Christian starts from, going into other personal universes, thanks to his original virtuoso style, colorful and musical, where the use of harmony and chords at highest level are a key part of his own language; style that comes close to great geniuses of the “chord melody” as Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, George Benson and Pat Martino.
His vision of the electric bass as harmonic instrument is unrivaled: “His bass is not only a bass, but pretty much a guitar with bass strings … Galvez does everything a guitarist can do, but when its time to be bass player he plays all what a bass is able to play.
Christian Galvez is currently promoting his last project album “The Art of Chord Melody“, album edited by Pez Records in date 14/06/2019.
“Since 2005 he worked closely with the Argentine guitarist Luis Salinas, and national accompanied great musicians like jazz fusion drummer Billy Cobham or the bassist Stanley Clarke. The meeting between the two musicians came to fruition in early 2007 and resulted in the departure of Gálvez to Los Angeles as member of the Stanley Clarke Electric Band. with which he was in tour worldwide during the next three years. Very active as teacher, he creates the Escuela Superior de Jazz and he plays with his Christian Galvez Quartet in the whole Latin America. He toured the world for around 7 years with América Comtemporánea, one of the most important latin American projets of the las 20 years. He’s member of the Masters of Bass with Gary Willis, Dominique di Piazza and Hadrien Feraud, of the Frank Gambale Quartet and recently of Paolo di Sabatino Trace Elements, alongside with drummers as Peter Erskine, Dennis Chambers and Jojo Mayer. He is currently part of the Billy Cobham Band, touring Europe with the legendary drummer.
He has recorded 13 albums and 3 DVD with Pez Records label, plus his Concert N. 1 for bass and symphony orchestra (the first concert for bass and orchestra in the world) that Christian already performed live together with the most prestigious orchestras in Chile, Bolivia, Panama at most important festivals of Latin America. At today Galvez is for sure the best bass player in Latin America and makes part of the selected small group of the best bass virtuosos of the planet.
GIUSEPPE RISITANO
Giuseppe Risitano is an italian drummer, percussionist and improviser. Along with a strong
background in jazz and improvised music, he plays in a wide range of musical styles as a session player and with his own projects.
He attended the Conservatory and various seminars in Italy and abroad, studying with John Riley
(Summer jazz workshop 2009, Conservatorium Van Amsterdam), Stefano Bagnoli (private lessons), Ellade Bandini, Eric Harland (Siena summer workshop) and many others.
From 2010 to 2017, he has been a member of the Laboratorio Permanente di Ricerca Musicale, held by M° Stefano Battaglia (Siena Jazz University): within the group, he worked on improvisation and musical research, recording a work based on some Bela Bartok’s compositions. Lately, he attended the Elite drummer accelerator drum coaching programme, held by renowned drummer Ferenc Nemeth.
Since 2015, he has been playing with guitarist and composer Daniele Gottardo as a member of his new trio: he recorded the drums tracks for Giant Nuts (2016) and participated in important events in Italy and throughout Europe.
As a percussionist, he recorded the latest Daniele’s solo album INkBlot (2022): he also helped in
the composition of the percussions parts.
His credits include collaborations in concerts and recordings both as a session man and as a band
member.
Recordings as a co-leader:
• Oddithrees (Emme Record label, 2019);
• Oddities (a Simple lunch records, 2016);
• Fabbrica 5 (a Simple lunch records, 2016);
• First degree of Else! (Ultrasound Records, 2012).
Collaborations, live and studio, on a regular basis or occasional:
Samuele Garau, Enrico Degli Antoni, Daniele Gottardo, Achille Succi, Stefano Battaglia, Saverio
Vita, Tommaso Taurisano, Frank Martino, Carlo Atti, Claudio Vignali, Luciano Troja, Giovanni
Renzo, Enzo Cimino, Laboratorio “Suoni è ritmo” (feat. Paolo Fresu), Adnan Dura, Kenny Werner Siena jazz combo, Tobia Bondesan, Piero Bittolo Bon, Andrea Balestra, Pierluigi Mingotti, Roberto Spadoni, Roberto Manuzzi, Michele Bondesan, Simone Di Benedetto, SIdMa Orchestra, Frescobaldi Big Band and others.
He has performed in major national and international festivals, including Guitar en Scene Festival (France), Ziua Chitarelor Guitar Fest (Romania), Eddie Lang jazz festival (Isernia, Italy), Umbria Jazz Festival – Piazza IV Novembre (Perugia), Piazza Verdi RAI Radio tre (Milano, Italy), Ferrara Jazz – Torrione San Giovanni, JazzIt fest (Collescipoli), Terni in Jazz, Bologna Festival delle Arti, Blue Note – CvA (Amsterdam, Holland), La Spezia Jazz festival, PercFest (Laigueglia, Savona), JazzIt club Festival (Roma), Siena Jazz, Fara Jazz music Festival, Chieti in Jazz Festival, Novametis (Modena), Piacenza Jazz Festival and many more.
Website: https://officialdanielegottardo.com/
What’s going on: https://www.coralriff.biz/events/
21
Dec, 2023
¡FRESHA! | Soul/Funk/Fusion (USA)
¡FRESHA! Pop/Fusion Jazz | USA
Frescia Belmar is a young innate talent. Her creativity, intuition, musicality and virtuosic playing secured her place as one of the most acclaimed musicians on the scene today.
Outstanding for her unique sound: tight groove, sophisticated articulation, melodic and chordal playing, refined harmonies and solos, Frescia moves effortlessly across all musical genres. Her playing has been featured on several tours, recordings and television appearances.
Career highlights include performances and recordings with: Anita Tijoux, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock, Janelle Monáe, Cartoon Network and countless others.
Nowadays, Frescia is based in Los Angeles, California. Working on what it will be her first solo album.
She’ll tour on March 2024 with George Whitty at the keyboards and Joel Taylor at the drums and on November 2024 with Bobby Sparks at the keyboards and Dennis Chambers at the drums.
21
Dec, 2023
FRESHA TRIO ft. BOBBY SPARKS & DENNIS CHAMBERS | Soul/Funk/Fusion (USA)
FRESHA TRIO
FRESCIA BELMAR ft. BOBBY SPARKS & DENNIS CHAMBERS
AVAILABLE IN EUROPE
2024 | November 18th to 30th
FRESCIA BELMAR
Frescia Belmar is a young innate talent. Her creativity, intuition, musicalityand virtuosic playing secured her place as one of the most acclaimed musicians on the scene today.
Outstanding for her unique sound: tight groove, sophisticated articulation, melodic and chordal playing, refined harmonies and solos, Frescia moves effortlessly across all musical genres. Her playing has been featured on several tours, recordings and television appearances.
Frescia Belmar’s career highlights include performances and recordings with: Anita Tijoux, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock, Janelle Monáe, Raye, Karol G, T-Mobile, Cartoon Network and countless others.
Nowadays, Frescia Belmar is based in Los Angeles, California. Working on what it will be her first solo album.
BOBBY SPARKS
Bobby Sparks, 9-time Grammy Award Winning Musician and Producer, has recorded and/or toured the world with diverse musical giants such as Kirk Franklin, Snarky Puppy, St. Vincent, Ray Charles, Les McCann, Roy Hargrove, Natalie Cole and Nancy Wilson, Lalah Hathaway, Marcus Miller, Dianne Reeves, George Benson, Nelly Furtado, Ashley Cleveland, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, the late George Duke and Prince to name a few- is an analog purist, innovator and inspiration to many musicians.
He has taken part in numerous music award shows and even played at The White House. As he continues to accomplish his goals through his music, he is now producing artists at his new recording studio in Mesquite, TX. Sparks’ diverse talent includes a wide mix of blues, jazz, and gospel music. His other projects include the release of the feature film, The Gospel, for which he was the soundtrack co-producer. Bobby, the producer of Kirk Franklin’s Why We Sing album, is also featured on CDs by Yolanda Adams and Roy Hargrove. Sparks says to other aspiring artists, “Never give up on the dream, and have something to back it up with.”
Mr. Sparks uses the Sledge 2.0 Black Edition, Numa Organ2 and the SL88 Controller both in the studio and live.
DENNIS CHAMBERS
Dennis Chambers (born May 9, 1959) is an American drummer who has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke,Brecker Brothers, Santana, Parliament/Funkadelic, John McLaughlin, Niacin, Mike Stern, CAB, Greg Howe, and many others. Despite a lack of formal training, Chambers has become well known among drummers for his technique and speed.[citation needed]Chambers is particularly regarded for his ability to play “in the pocket” but can also stretch very far out of the pocket which is also a hallmark of his technique.[citation needed] Chambers exhibits a powerful style that is technically proficient, yet highly musical and groove-oriented.[citation needed] He can play in a wide variety of musical genres, but is perhaps most notable for his jazz-fusion, funk, and Latin music playing. He is mostly known for his fast hands and triplets on the bass drum. He has helped many young drummers, the most prominent being Tony Royster, Jr.
In 2007, just before Led Zeppelin were scheduled to play at the O2 Arena in London, John Bonham’s son Jason was asked in an interview that if he himself were to pass up the opportunity, which drummer would he recommend to fill the coveted drum throne. His reply was ‘If I were to choose, I would probably want a jazz drummer with a strong swing feel. You know what – Dennis Chambers. I think he would “get it”, whereas other rock drummers wouldn’t.’
In an interview by Bonedo in 2011 Dennis Chambers was asked who some of his influences and favorite drummers were and he mentioned Clyde Stubblefield, Al Jackson Jr.,Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Gary Husband, Jack Dejohnette, Billy Cobham, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes, and Tony Williams.
He performed on the critically acclaimed Maceo Parker live album “Roots and Grooves” album with long time friend Rodney “Skeet” Curtis (bass) and the WDR Big Band. He has toured extensively with Carlos Santana and makes appearances with his band Niacin.
He plays and endorses Pearl drums, pedals, hardware & racks, Zildjian cymbals, Zildjian drumsticks & general accessories and Evans drumheads.
Chambers began drumming at the age of four years, and was gigging in Baltimore-area nightclubs by the age of six. He was recruited in 1981 by the Sugar Hill Label to be their “house drummer.” Dennis plays on many Sugar Hill releases . In 1978 (at 18 years old) he joined Parliament/Funkadelic, and stayed with them until 1985. In 1986 he joined the John Scofield band. Since then he has played with most of the major figures in jazz fusion music.
On August 26, 2011 Chambers appeared as a featured drummer on the Late Show with David Letterman’s Drum Solo Week II, alongside other such notable players as Tony Royster, Jr., Gavin Harrison, Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland.
What’s going on: https://www.coralriff.biz/events/
21
Dec, 2023
FRESHA TRIO ft. GEORGE WHITTY & JOEL TAYLOR | Soul/Funk/Fusion (USA)
FRESHA TRIO
FRESCIA BELMAR ft. GEORGE WHITTY & JOEL TAYLOR
AVAILABLE IN EUROPE 2024 | SEPTEMBER 18th/OCTOBER 7th
Frescia Belmar | Bass
(Anita Tijoux, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock, Janelle Monáe, Raye, Karol G, T-Mobile, Cartoon Network)
George Whitty | Keyboards
(Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Celine Dion, Brecker Brothers, Richard Bona)
Joel Taylor | Drums
(Allan Holdsworth, Michael Bublé, Gloria Estefan, Robbie Krieger, Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola, Robben Ford, Ernie Watts, Victor Wooten/Steve Bailey, Brian Bromberg).
FRESCIA BELMAR
FRESHA is a young innate talent. Her creativity, intuition, musicalityand virtuosic playing secured her place as one of the most acclaimed musicians on the scene today.
Outstanding for her unique sound: tight groove, sophisticated articulation, melodic and chordal playing, refined harmonies and solos, Frescia moves effortlessly across all musical genres. Her playing has been featured on several tours, recordings and television appearances.
Fresha’s career highlights include performances and recordings with: Anita Tijoux, Mike Stern, Herbie Hancock, Janelle Monáe, Raye, Karol G, T-Mobile, Cartoon Network and countless others.
Nowadays, Fresha is based in Los Angeles, California. Working on what it will be her first solo album.
GEORGE WHITTY
Grammy-award winning keyboardist George Whitty has spent 30 years playing on the road with the Brecker Brothers, Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Richard Bona, Chaka Khan, Sadao Watanabe, and a dozen others, and his resume as a session musician and producer includes some of the best-selling records of all time: Santana’s “Supernatural” (with Dave Matthews), Celine Dion’s “Falling Into You” and “These are Special Times”, and more than 300 other CDs.
As a producer/keyboardist, his Grammy-winning streak began with Chaka Khan’s “The Woman I Am” in 1992 and extends through 3 award-winning releases with the Brecker Brothers, most recently Randy Brecker’s “34th and Lex”, 2004’s Grammy-winner for Contemporary Jazz Record of the Year. In April 2010, he completed work on several tracks for Herbie Hancock’s CD “The Imagine Project”, programming Herbie’s live rig for the tour as well.
As a composer, he’s written for hundreds of episodes of television and several award-winning films, composing for a dozen shows from “The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliot” to “As the World Turns”, for which he was nominated for a 2006 Emmy award. In 2014 he won an Emmy award for scoring the long-running series “All My Children”.
George recently finished the score to the feature film comedy “The Getdown”, which is in the rotation on Showtime, and has recently been working with Herbie Hancock, both as keyboardist in Herbie’s band at the Hollywood Bowl for 2012s “Concert for Peace”, and as an arranger/keyboardist, recently completing several orchestral arrangements for a duo CD for Herbie and classical pianist Lang Lang. George arranged 3 classic Herbie pieces for the LA Philharmonic’s 100th Anniversary Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Herbie and his band, and for a performance by Herbie at Disney hall in Los Angeles. In March of 2020 he arranged several pieces for full orchestra for Residente’s sold-out performance with the LA Phil, the night after 2 more pieces he arranged for Herbie Hancock premiered at Disney Hall. In May, 2018, George and his trio Third Rail played a nearly sold-out 3 nights at the Cotton Club in Tokyo.
In 2020 George finished production and writing on a duo CD for Eric Marienthal and Randy Brecker, “Double Dealin’”, in addition to a number of other CD projects. In addition to all of his studio playing, producing and arranging projects, George maintains a busy schedule as a touring artist, currently playing around the world with Frank Gambale’s band, David Sanborn, Randy Brecker, Armand Sabal-Lecco (Paul Simon bassist), and Chris Minh Doky, in addition to ongoing Third Rail projects. He is currently mixing and mastering a steady stream of CDs, conducting clinics and master classes and teaching around the world. In the summer of 2015 he became the Jazz Piano instructor at Artistworks.com, the leading online lessons website. In between all his musical activities, he enjoys life in the mountains outside Los Angeles with his 2 boys and 2 cats.
JOEL TAYLOR
Since moving to Los Angeles in 1985, Joel Taylor has been in demand as one of the most versatile drummers in the L.A. studio and touring scene. He has toured and recorded with a diversity of artists that span the whole stylistic spectrum of the music world, such as Allan Holdsworth, Rick Springfield, Joe Sample, Michael Buble’, Gloria Estefan, Andy Summers, The Jazz Crusaders, Robbie Krieger, Stanley Clarke, Al Dimeola, Robben Ford, Ernie Watts, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Lorber, Herb Alpert, Michel Legrand, Frank Gambale, Diane Schuur, Victor Wooten/Steve Bailey, Chris Botti, Colin Hay(Men at Work), Josh Groban, Micky Thomas (Starship), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Vesta Williams, Phil Perry, Bobby Caldwell, Brian Bromberg, Yanni, Freeflight and Banned From Utopia (Zappa Alumni Band).
Joel is on the short list of drummers for legendary producers David Foster and Peter Wolf. He has performed on numerous film, tv, and video game soundtracks including Gran Torino, Anchorman, Witches of Waverly Place (The Movie), Garfield, Frenemies, Dog With a Blog, Marvin Marvin, Stuck In The Middle, The Swap, Hannah Montana, and Jonas (Brothers). He is also featured on over 100 of the drum tracks for the award winning, multi-platinum, Guitar Hero II, III, Rock the 80’s and Rock Band video games. All featured drum tracks were recorded in Joel’s Jackalope Recording Studios in Altadena, Ca. Joel has also recorded drums for hundreds of national jingles. He now records for musicians and producers from all over the world in his studio via the internet.
Born in Worland, Wyoming, in 1959, Joel started playing drums and trumpet at an early age, performing on trumpet at Carnegie Hall when only 16 with the McDonald’s All American High School Band.
Joel studied at Berklee College of Music (1979-1982) focusing his attention on the drums and recording engineering. Alan Dawson and Gary Chaffee were his private drum mentors during this period.
What’s going on: https://www.coralriff.biz/events/
7
Dec, 2023
ANDY JAMES & JON COWHERD 6tet | TOUR ITALIANO DICEMBRE 2023
ANDY JAMES & JON COWHERD 6tet
Standard/Latin Jazz | USA
con ALEX ACUÑA, JEFF BALLARD, CHICO PINHEIRO, CHRISTOPHER THOMAS e JOHN ELLIS
TOUR ITALIANO DICEMBRE 2023
Domenica 10/12 Bergamo @ Druso
Ticket: https://bit.ly/3Nd57LN
Website: http://drusobg.it
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4wefbGdVUFsDNjt66
Mercoledì 13/12 Taranto @ Spazioporto
Ticket: https://bit.ly/3TfenTo
Website: https://stazione37.com/
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/P3jBEeHvBAf25Js97
Giovedì 14/12 Messina @ Retronouveau
Ticket: https://bit.ly/48p4rez
Website: https://www.retronouveau.it/
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DNqGj1kvKN38wend8
Venerdì 15/12 Napoli @ Auditorium Salvo D’Acquisto
Ticket: https://bit.ly/3Rfnilj
Website: https://www.teatro.it/teatri/salvo-dacquisto-napoli-cartellone
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3UHT7Vu3mKk4yiM6
Sabato 16/12 Roma @ Alexanderplatz Jazz Club
Ticket: https://bit.ly/3RuBSqm
Website: https://www.alexanderplatzjazz.com/
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/mM7JDTA8QukKcD548
BAND INFO
Line Up:
Andy James | Voce
Jon Cowherd | Piano
Alex Acuña | Percussioni
Jeff Ballard | Batteria
Chico Pinheiro | Chitarra
John Ellis | Sax
Christopher Thomas | Basso
ANDY JAMES | Voce
(Bill Cunliffe, Ernie Watts, Joe LaBarbera, Jake Langley, John Patitucci, Vinnie Colaiuta, Juan Antonio Suarez, Antonio Canales, Rafael Amargo, Carlos Benavente, Ramon Jimenez, Chris Potter, John Beasley, Nicholas Payton, Terell Stafford)
JON COWHERD | Piano
(Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Iggy Pop, John Scofield, Lizz Wright, Brian Blade Fellowship)
ALEX ACUÑA | Percussioni
(Weather Report, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Chick Corea, Whitney Houston, Plácido Domingo, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Beck, U2…)
JEFF BALLARD | Batteria
(Kurt Rosenwinkel, Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Joshua Redman, Ben Allison, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny)
CHICO PINHEIRO | Chitarra
(Placido Domingo, Brad Mehldau, Dianne Reeves, Bob Mintzer, Herbie Hancock, Brian Blade, Ron Carter, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, Mark Turner, Tom Scott, Joe Lovano, Eddie Gomez, Gary Novak, Lee Ritenour, Cachaíto Lopez, Peter Erskine)
JOHN ELLIS | Sax
(Kendrick Scott Oracle, Edward Simon, Darcy James Argue, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Helen Sung)
CHRISTOPHER THOMAS | Basso
(Brian Blade Fellowship, Terence Blanchard, Norah Jones, Macy Gray, Marianne Faithful, Melody Gardot)
ULTERIORI INFORMAZIONI
18
Nov, 2023
ANDY JAMES & JON COWHERD ALL STAR | Standard/Latin Jazz (USA)
ANDY JAMES & JON COWHERD ALL STAR
AVAILABILITY 2024/25
JULY 11th/AUGUST 31st 2024
OCTOBER 2024
2025 | TBD
In the ever-evolving tapestry of music, few tales resonate as profoundly as that of Andy James. Emerged from Australia and currently living in Las Vegas, NV, James is not just a name; she’s an experience, a confluence of dance, song, and soul that traces its roots back to familial ties and an indomitable spirit.
For all her accolades in the realm of jazz, James ‘journey remains one of evolution and exploration. With her latest album, “Rhythm in New York,” James continues to defy categorization, blending genres and collaborating with an ensemble of musical virtuosos. From the lyrical genius of Piero Pata and Jon Cowherd to the unparalleled artistry of John Patitiucci, Marcus Gillmore, Nate Smith, Chris Potter, Alex Acuna, Marcus Strickland, Chico Pinheiro, Adam Rodgers to name a few “Rhythm in New York” is a testament to James’ enduring passion for collaboration and innovation.
In a world where commercialism often overshadows authenticity, Andy James stands as a beacon of artistic integrity. Her journey di lei from the Flamenco stages of Milan to the jazz clubs worldwide is a testament to her versatility di lei and a poignant reminder of music’s transformative power. With each performance and each album, James reaffirms her place among the pantheon of jazz greats, leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape and captivating audiences with her unparalleled artistry.
LINE UP
Andy James | Voice
Jon Cowherd | Piano
Alex Acuña | Percussions
Allan Mednard | Drums
Chico Pinheiro | Guitar
John Ellis | Sax
James Genus | Bass
Andy James | Voice
(Bill Cunliffe, Ernie Watts, Joe LaBarbera, Jake Langley, John Patitucci, Vinnie Colaiuta, Juan Antonio Suarez, Antonio Canales, Rafael Amargo, Carlos Benavente, Ramon Jimenez, Chris Potter, John Beasley, Nicholas Payton, Terell Stafford)
Jon Cowherd | Piano
(Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Iggy Pop, John Scofield, Lizz Wright, Brian Blade Fellowship)
Alex Acuña | Percussions
(Weather Report, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Chick Corea, Whitney Houston, Plácido Domingo, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Beck, U2…)
Allan Mednard | Drums
(Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aaron Parks, Lauren Henderson, Alex Lore, Ben Allison)
Chico Pinheiro | Guitar
(Placido Domingo, Brad Mehldau, Dianne Reeves, Bob Mintzer, Herbie Hancock, Brian Blade, Ron Carter, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, Mark Turner, Tom Scott, Joe Lovano, Eddie Gomez, Gary Novak, Lee Ritenour, Cachaíto Lopez, Peter Erskine)
John Ellis | Sax
(Kendrick Scott Oracle, Edward Simon, Darcy James Argue, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Helen Sung)
James Genus | Bass
(Out of the Blue, Horace Silver, Roy Haynes and Don Pullen, Nat Adderley, Greg Osby , Jon Faddis, T.S. Monk, Benny Golson, Lee Konitz, Michael Brecker, Branford Marsalis, Chick Corea, Didier Lockwood, Ravi Coltrane, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk)
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Aug, 2023
Maaike Girardin | Singer songwriter (CA)
Maaike Girardin
Singer songwriter (CA)
AVAILABILITY FOR EUROPE 2024
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Maaike Girardin is a Dutch Canadian singer and songwriter who travels the world with her music. Her signature voice, full of feminine sensitivity, discusses hidden thoughts, confessions and broken hearts, which she conveys with charm to her listener as an expert by experience.
Maaike invites you to relive her physical and emotional journeys, but this time through her poetic lyrics and folky guitar playing. In recent years, Maaike has played on stages all over the world, including in Israel, Vietnam and Australia. She collaborated with many musicians of different nationalities and genres. Performances at the Swedish embassy in Hanoi and the Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan are moments she can look back on with pride.
She has something personal. She introduces you to her world. She is naked and shares her emotions. She shares who she really is. It doesn’t sound like anyone else. She is only Maaike Girardin. This is what an artist does. – Dariana Koumanova Conductor of the Sanremo Festival Orchestra.
Maaike Girardin has won multiple awards at the Artist Voice Music conference in Italy. In the summer of 2019 she returned to the Netherlands to devote herself full-time to her music in combination with her Songwriting studies at the Rock Academy. Maaike is currently working on her debut album with Italian guitarist Alberto Ammendolia, which will be released in 2022. This year she is in the national final of Tour Music Fest (Rome, Italy) for the second time. She also played at the Circolo Festival, KRANG festival in the Netherlands, and Wonderest festival in Hungary this year. Her ambition is to touch as many souls as possible with her music and to relive the connection between people.
LINKS
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/maaikegirardinmusic/
FB –https://www.facebook.com/maaikegirardinmusic/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@maaikegirardin2710
Soundcloud –https://soundcloud.com/maaikegirardin
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