Artista da Semana (Janeiro 18-24) - Carolina Ferrer

Artista da Semana - Carolina Ferrer

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Biographie

Carolina Ferrer a grandi à Rio de Janeiro, dans la tropicaliste Ipanema des années 70. L’amour de la musique lui a été transmis par sa famille depuis son enfance. Parallèlement à sa formation de danseuse classique, elle baigne dans la musique brésilienne dans toute sa diversité. Mais affirme très tôt sa préférence pour la musique traditionnelle de Rio (samba et ses variations) et le tropicalisme. A l’âge de six ans, elle achetait des vinils de ses chanteurs préférés : Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Elis Regina, Bete Carvalho, Djavan, Baby Consuelo e Gal Costa.

Dans son adolescence, elle commence à fréquenter les « rodas de samba ». Petit à petit, elle s’éloigne des ses cours de danse au conservatoire et plonge dans le foisonnant univers
musical carioca. C’est ainsi que naît son envie de chanter.

Arrivée à Paris en 2000, elle commence à s’intéresser à la nuit musicale brésilienne et à se faire connaître lors de Jam Sessions au Blue Note (2003).

En 2006, accompagnée du guitariste Jorge Amorim, elle se présente, voix et guitare, dans plusieurs bars musicaux à Paris. Avec Fabio Farina (guitare à sept cordes), elle développe un répertoire de sambas classiques et des sambas-chansons en affirmant ainsi son goût pour ce style traditionnel.

Des rencontres déterminantes avec des musiciens d’exception et avec différents groupes de musique donnent à son style des nouvelles nuances, mêlant le pop au traditionnel. Son timbre de voix chaleureux et nonchalant se marie parfaitement avec notre chère MPB.

Nourrie par son goût de la composition, et avec le soutien de Vinicius Rosa e Sidney Rodrigues (deux grands guitaristes brésiliens), elle se lance dans l’enregistrement de son premier album Jasmin no Ar. Entièrement composé de ses chansons originales - à l’exception du titre Azul, de Djavan, son compositeur préféré, Jasmin no Ar est créé en novembre 2008.

Ses chansons parlent d'amour, du désir et de sa quête d'égalité entre classes sociales et entre hommes et femmes. Dans un ton confiant et joyeux, elle nous rappelle que "a vida não perdoa (la vie ne pardonne pas)", comme elle le dit avec beaucoup d'humour dans Filha do Sol. Optimisme et sincérité, deux traits pour définir cette dame de Rio qui se dit au monde pour plonger dans ses vérités et pour s'amuser. Ses vers sont comme des sucreries qu’on donne à l’âme, ce qu’elle nous offre dans Babadeio, et ils nous invitent à ne pas laisser passer ce qu’il y a à prendre dans O Passe. Enfin, elle veut qu’on s’amuse aussi !

Actuellement, Carolina répète pour les prochains concerts de Jasmin no Ar et travaille en collaboration avec Dominique Fillon (clavier) pour des participations dans son trio instrumental. Et, bien sûr, elle continue son travail de composition et écriture.

Partenaires de scène pour Jasmin no Ar: Jorginho Amorim (guitarre), Acelino de Paula (basse et clavier), Dada Vianna (percussions) et Julinho Gonçalves (percussions).

D’autres partenaires de scène… Christophe de Oliveira (batterie), Sidney Rodrigues(guitarre), Lanna (vocals), Nelsinho (guitarre), Vini Rosa (guitare e guitare eletrica), Marquinho Vasconcellos (guitare), Pedro Mamede (batterie), André Siqueira (percussions), Boca Rum (percussions), Alexandre Katatau (basse).

Contact : Carolina Ferrer - ++ 33 (0) 6 69 92 29 95 - cafe_75005@yahoo.com
www.myspace/carolinaferrer.com



Carolina Ferrer mais conhecida entre musicos e amigos por Carol, cresceu no Rio de Janeiro frequentando serestas e mais tarde rodas de samba, e foi neste rico ambiente musical carioca que veio a vontade de cantar ja na adolescencia .

Mudou-se para Paris em 2000 onde começou a fazer alguns trabalhos de backing vocal. Seu trabalho ganha peso cantando nas « jams sessions » do Blue Note (bar musical em paris) .

Em 2006 acompanhada pelo grande violonista Jorge Amorim, começa uma serie de pequenas apresentaçoes voz-violao . Com Fabio Farina (sete cordas) desenvolveu um repertorio de sambas classicos e sambas-cançoes afirmando assim seu gosto por este estilo tradicional.

O encontro com outros excelentes musicos foram trazendo côres e matéria a Carol, seu estilo vai se modelando para vir a ser variado como é a propria musica brasileira em geral (falo desta mistura do pop e tradicional)…Seu timbre de voz bem caloroso e arrastado se adapta perfeitamente com a nossa prezada MPB.

Outros projetos foram enriquecendo seu estilo,( grupos de partido alto, grupos de bossa-nova etc)

Os grandes violonistas Vinicius Rosa (que incentivou muito seu trabalho autoral, e que trabalhou na realização do disco Jasmim no Ar) , e Sidney Rodrigues.

O gosto pela composição resultou na gravação de um CD que durou dois anos e finalmente terminou em Novembro de 2008. No repertôrio temos composições originais como tambem classicos da MPB « Djavan,……….., etc.




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Artista da Semana - Lisa Roti (Janeiro 11 - 17)

Artista da Semana - Lisa Roti

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A protege of the recently-departed legendary saxophonist Franz Jackson and of jazz singer Janet Planet, Lisa Roti is bringing Chicago style jazz around the world. Regularly appearing at leading venues such as Andy's Jazz Club and Pops for Champagne (Chicago), Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), The Jazz Corner (Hilton Head, S.C.), and overseas tours to Thailand in 2005 and China in 2006.

Ms. Roti's repertoire includes songs sung in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese but it is her sincere and soulful interpretation that speaks to the listener.

From Fats Waller to Tom Petty, Roti's unique arrangements, heartfelt interpretations and impressive vocal range set her apart. From song choice to interpretation, Lisa Roti seems to have her heart in time with the pulse of what's happening now, endearing listeners young and old to the Joy of Jazz.
Roti's CD Comes Love, featuring Franz Jackson and John Harmon (Matrix) recently made it to the CD BABY top-seller list in the “Blues: Jazzy Blues Album” category.
Press Quotes

”Roti is for real, bringing an understated sensuality to what she sings, and with grace and a smile, at that. Her sultry, laid-back delivery masks an uncanny knowledge of the lyrics, and did we mention her intonation and diction are to die for? This is one to take to the bank.” --TIMEOUT CHICAGO, CRITIC’S CHOICE

“Lisa Roti's essence is warmth and she brings all of this plus great taste...” --Gene Bertoncini

“I was very moved by your feeling. You really have a lovely approach, not over done and very musical...” --Sheila Jordan

By Howard Reich | Tribune critic February 4, 2008
“...she forced a hitherto unruly audience to sit up and listen. In a creative arrangement (by Bassist Chris Carani) of “If I Only Had a Brain” (from “The Wizard of Oz”), Roti turned the beloved but timeworn tune into a showcase for unusual melodic leaps and a disarmingly sweet, semi-comic interpretation...and in the Gershwins' “The Man I Love,” she rode an unexpected funk backbeat into the edgiest, quirkiest, boldest performance of this set. Hitting off-beats hard, rewriting the famous melody line and otherwise holding her own against her colleagues. The rhythmic aggression and expressive urgency she brought to 'The Man I Love' hushed the crowd and affirmed Roti's status as a vocalist of real promise.”

“Lisa Roti is a jazz club owner's dream. She combines youth, beauty, warmth, and elegant stage presence with unique interpretations... she is a great jazz vocalist” --Bob Masteller, The Jazz Corner

Artista da Semana - Celso Krause (Janeiro 4 - 10)

Artista da Semana - Celso Krause

Celso Krause

Guitarrista e compositor nascido em 22/09/63 em Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, em atividade profissional desde 1980, começou a tocar violão desde a infância, começando seus estudos com o professor Carlos Ferreira em em 1981 com quem estudou por vários anos, compôs trilhas sonoras para teatro e vídeo, terreno este em que deve-se destacar "o pacto"de Ronaldo de Moraes - Oficina de Cinema UCPEL/TVE, 1996, o espetáculo"um homem é um homem", peça de Bertoldt Brecht, com direção de paulo flores, e mais recentemente (2007)a trilha para o espetáculo "As estações na cidade",projeto desenvolvido em conjunto com o núcleo de pesquisa formado para a produção desta peça.

Atua como professor de música nas desde 1985, trabalhando em quase todas escolas de música locais obtendo notável reputação nesta área.

Cursou o Instituto de Letras e Artes da UFPel, onde ministrou, como aluno, no Regime de Extensão o curso "harmonia e improvisação". Nesta área fez também um curso rápido com Ary Piassarolo, um guitarrista de renome internacional, que tocou com nomes como Elis Regina e Djavan.

Formou vários grupos dos mais variados grupos gêneros musicais, entre os quais Fenemê, Big Bang, Liberdade de Expressão, etc.

Em 2000 gravou seu primeiro CD, chamado "Insigth". Depois veio o clássico disco gravado ao vivo do chamado "Fenemê ao vivo" (2001), que contou com alguns dos melhores instrumentistas do estado, depois foram os discos "Agosto"(2004), "Saudade do Futuro"(2002-2004), este último em parceria com o baterista e compositor Ronaldo Régio e o cd "Bossa´n´Dombe" que foi um grande sucesso de ´pública e crítica. O próximo projeto é o lançamento da trilha sonora original do espetáculo "As estações na cidade" que já tem data prevista para o fim do ano de 2007. Neste ano desenvolve trabalho junto a ATES(associação do Trabalho e Economia solidária)para a criação de um projeto chamado estúdio Livre, vinculado ao ministério do Trabalho e que tem por meta a inclusão social através da musica usando de novas tecnologias (software livre) proporcionando a jovens e adultos a oportunidade de gravação de seu próprio CD com custo zero. E desenvove a sua já conhecida e reconhecida Oficina de Improvisação junto a escola de musica Tercina. Paralelamente a tudo isto, continua seu trabalho de intérprete e instrumentista com seu grupo Celso Krause trio,formado com o baixista portoalegrense Alexandre Rosseto e o baterista Maurício Veiras (velho companheiro desta já longa jornada).

No ano de 2008, lançou o cd "2002/2007 de agosto às novas estações "uma coletânea que inclui musicas dos 4 cds citados acima mais uma inédita que está incluida no cd ainda inédito "as estações na cidade". Durate este ano esteve viajando pelo Brasil e divulgando seu novo cd, tocando em Florianópolis(sc) São Paulo(sp) e Santa Maria(rs) e inumeromunicipios no interior do Rio Grande do Sul além de manter seu trabalho na sua cidade natal.

Entre os planos pra 2009 está o lançamento do cd "as estações na cidade" evento que acontecerá paralelo a apresentação da peça teatral que oportunizou a criação desta rilha sonora em Sâo Paulo, o projeto ainda sem nome definido dediacado aos grandes compositores brasileiros e standards de jazz, onde demonstratrá um pouco mais de usa faceta de intérprete.

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Artista da Semana - Robin Aleman (Dezembro 28- Janeiro 3)

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“Robin Aleman is a name to remember,” says Jazz critic Scott Yanow and audiences agree. A native of New York, Robin Aleman’s smooth vocals have been engaging audiences for many years.

Robin’s debut CD, entitled Tonight, was released in 2005 to critical acclaim. Jazz Improv Magazine dubbed the CD “…a promising debut from a talented jazz singer.” Jim McElroy of JazzReview.com writes “Her voice draws you in and surrounds you with an emotional blanket of sound that has a wide range of depth and texture to it.” The CD features classic standards by a wide variety of songwriters: Brubeck, Jobim, Monk and Ellington, to name a few. Robin's natural sense of timing serves her well on a couple of odd-meter arrangements, as evidenced on "Tea For Two" and "Some Day My Prince Will Come". Hidden gems are rediscovered, as with "All Through the Night" by Johnny Mercer & Arthur Schwartz, which on this CD is combined with the Cole Porter tune of the same name.

In addition to working with her own jazz quartet, Robin performs with a Latin band. Of Puerto Rican heritage, salsa music was always playing at family get-togethers. The repertoire for the band encompasses many Latin styles, including salsa, Brazilian jazz and classic boleros.

A faculty member at the Singers Forum in NYC, Robin teaches private lessons in voice. She also enjoys work as a studio singer and voice over artist.

Artista da semana - Ellen Robinson (Dezembro 21-27)

Artista da Semana - Ellen Robinson

"Hers is a white chocolate sound, intense and pure, swinging and bitter-sweet. Ellen Robinson's CD "Mercy!" showcases the West Coast singer in a beautifully balanced program of standards and fresh material. Keep your ears and eyes open for more Ellen Robinson." Carol Sloane

Swinging and straight-from-the-heart vocals from this adventuresome singer with loads of presence and a diverse selection of songs. Ellen Robinson is known for her ability to sing with a vocal palette that has a wide variety of colors in both her choice of material and also the range of emotions she covers in a performance. Her latest CD "Mercy! Ellen Robinson Live" captures those transparent moments and passionate one-of-a-kind performances in a compilation of songs selected from four different concerts performed since her last CD “On My Way To You.”

Ellen is backed by an array of talented musicians: pianist Ben Flint, bassists John Schifflett and John Wiitala, drummers John Arkin, Andrew Eberhard and Jeff Marrs, and reedman Charles McNeal.

This recording was produced by Ellen on her own EMR MUSIC label with the San Francisco Bay Area’s well loved drummer, jazz treasure and radio personality, Bud Spangler.

“Ellen Robinson is a welcome entree into the world of jazz voices. This CD is a keeper on the ‘play it again’ shelf.” Bruce Tater, KETR - Commerce, TX

Ellen’s singing is enriched by a firm foundation of education and training: she has studied with the legendary Mark Murphy, former Voicestra member Raz Kennedy, jazz vocalists Madeline Eastman and Ann Dyer, cabaret performer Faith Winthrop, and scat singer extraordinaire Kitty Margolis. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree focusing on piano and voice from Ithaca College in New York and continued her education on the graduate level at C.W. Post, Hofstra University, Bank Street College of Education, and SUNY-Stony Brook.

“Ellen Robinson is blessed with great pipes.” Jazz Improv Magazine

Currently Ellen is the Director of the Anything Goes Chorus, a 50 member community chorus for men and women which she founded in 1980 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and three women’s vocal ensembles: Girlfriendz, Swingshift Singers and Treble Makers. She is also a gifted and dedicated vocal coach to many private students.

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Artista da Semana - Yasmine Seydi (Dezembro 14 - 20)

Artista da Semana - Yasmine Seydi

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Yasmine seydi immense love of music and dance is undoubtedly influenced by her rich cultural heritage. Her journey began in Ziguinchor, Senegal, where she was born, then raised in France only to follow her heart to Brazil. She began her artistic career as a dancer with the Brasil Tropical a large troop of forty dancers and musicians. After touring the globe several times and appreciating all the different expressions of each country she nonetheless was drawn back to the melting pot of Brazil and its mix of interbreeding and imaginary.

Three years later she returns to France where she continues her professional course as a dancer performing with various dance groups and cabarets, and participating in TV broadcasts along side the singers. Music and dance is Yasmine’s universe, here these two disciplines unfold and entwine in choreographic harmony. Her passion is directed towards Brazilian songs which she studies with Rolando Faria, jazz with Michele Hendricks and Viviane Ginapé who are within the framework of L' IACP(school of jazz in Paris) and also with Sara Lazarus at the Bill Evans Academy piano in Paris.

Not only, over many years performing as an entertainer in music and dance at various cabarets and shows (Pau Brasil, Pharaon…) , she also has appeared in several jazz clubs and concert halls (7 Lézards, festival of St Denis2007, Festival “ Cores do Brasil, Blue Note(Paris), Casino de Lille, Casino de Saint Jean de Monts…) ”…)

Artista da semana - Judy Wexler (Dezembro 7 - 13)

Artista da Semana - Judy Wexler

"…to merit being called a jazz singer you have to have something to say-your own story-as it moves you then and there." .... Nat Hentoff

From Louis Armstrong to Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis to Pat Metheny, jazz artists have always sought to tell stories. Judy Wexler is a natural storyteller, with a distinctive voice, full of shadings. She knows how to dig into a song and find its essence. She is also "one of the most focused, unpretentious, no-nonsense, bop-oriented jazz singers around," according to Harvey Siders in JazzTimes, with an "instinctive ability to bring out the best in each song, often taking it into unfamiliar territory," wrote Ken Dryden in All Music Guide. Her 2005 debut, Easy on The Heart, made radio waves and introduced her to a wide jazz audience; now comes the follow-up… debuting at #2 on the national JazzWeek chart, Dreams & Shadows, her new CD on the Jazzed Media label, confirms her ability to find great songs and effortlessly bring them to life. Judy was interviewed on NPR Weekend Edition by Susan Stamberg, who said, "From the evidence on her new second album, Dreams & Shadows, Judy Wexler can sing almost anything."

Judy has sung at the Blue Note in New York, Blues Alley in Washington, DC, Jazz Alley in Seattle, the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival, the San Jose Jazz Festival, and the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival, where she opened the show for the legendary Mose Allison; she has also headlined in venues as diverse as Montreal, Istanbul, Vancouver and , Miami, the Sundance Film Festival, and the 2006 IAJE (International Association for Jazz Education) conference in New York, garnering rave reviews and building audiences along the way.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Judy studied piano from the time she was 5, but she gravitated toward theater, acting and singing in high school productions. She majored in psychology and theater at UC Santa Cruz, and after graduating, moved to San Francisco where she continued to perform in theater. Judy met her future husband, her upstairs neighbor, and together they spent a lot of time listening to jazz. "My husband and I lived in North Beach, just a couple of blocks from Keystone Korner," she says (referring to the world-renowned jazz club that closed in the 1980s), "where we frequently heard the finest jazz musicians around. It drew me in then and never let go."

A few years later, the couple moved to Los Angeles. Judy continued performing in theater and television, and guest starred on the hit comedy Frasier. But she was still drawn to jazz and began studying at the Dick Grove Music School. She concentrated on jazz harmony and jazz vocals, and subsequently studied for several years with acclaimed pianist Terry Trotter, with the goal of accompanying herself at the piano. Judy explains, "Finally, I figured I'd be a hundred years old before I'd be as good as I wanted, so I decided I should focus solely on singing." But it took a deathbed wish from her mother to get Judy out on the nightclub stage.

"My mother told me, 'Kid, you want to sing. I'll die happy if you just get out there and do it.' And that was really her final gift to me...she gave me a kick in the ass."

A few years of increased exposure on the L.A. scene earned her a reputation for the craftsmanship and emotional immediacy of her singing, while displaying her knack for compiling a spirited, cliché-free repertoire. Judy collaborated with Alan Pasqua as pianist and arranger for her first disc, Easy on the Heart, which received wide airplay and critical acclaim. Pasqua shared the playing and arranging with Jeff Colella on Judy's new CD, Dreams & Shadows, which has received rave reviews and has remained on the national JazzWeek chart for three months since its March 2008 release. As Christopher Loudon of JazzTimes asserts, "With this exalted follow-up to 2005's superb Easy on the Heart, Wexler proves she's ready to join the top rank of female jazz vocalists."

"I love the freedom of jazz and I love being able to connect with the audience and express myself through the lyrics," Judy beams. "There is so much great material to explore and share. And living in southern California, I get to play with some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. It's a privilege that I never forget when I get up to sing."

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