The Band: Paul Abler, Allen Farnham, Adriano Santos, Ze Mauricio, Greg Jones and special guests!!
Contact:
Paul Abler
Bossa Nova Music Productions
Bossanovamusic@comcast.net
973.324.9274
For Immediate Release:
Jazz has a new home in NYC!
Bossa Nova Music Productions, the company that has successfully presented over 200 Jazz concerts at numerous Whole Foods Market locations, is now starting a brand new series at Food Emporium - Bridge Market in NYC.
The series will be on every Thursday starting August 12th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. These Bossa Nova Music Productions’ events are free to the public.
Jazz greats such as Yusef Lateef, Ted Curson, Joanne Brackeen, Charles Davis, Howard Alden, Jack Wilkins, Rufus Reid, and The Mingus Dynasty Band are amongst the many who have been participating in the series since November of 2007.
The new series at Food Emporium - Bridge Market is kicking off on Thursday, August 12th by a duo including accomplished piano player Mark Soskin, the pianist of choice for Sonny Rollins and Billy Cobham and innovative sax player Jed Levy, who has played with such luminaries as Jaki Byard, Curtis Fuller and Tom Harrell. The series continues on August 19th with guitarist Paul Abler, pianist Allen Farnham and Brazilian vocalist Yashmin Charnet-Abler. Follow by a duo on August 26th with pianist Richard Wyands and guitarist Roni Ben-Hur.
The Food Emporium - Bridge Market is located at 401East 59th Street - NYC New York 10022 - Phone: 212.752.5836 [map]
For more information and to be added to Bossa Nova Music Productions e-mail list visit www.BossaNovaMusicProductions.com
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Born in Rio de Janeiro * Brazil, armed with a laisser-faire attitude and diverse musical experience, the singer / songwriter Yashmin Charnet-Abler, elevates the traditional sounds of Jobim*s Bossa Nova. Together with her husband, Detroit born guitarist / composer Paul Abler, they have created a *fusion* repertoire exploring their diverse back grounds and musical styles with lyrics in both Portuguese and English. Yashmin sways the audience with a sexy, melodious voice and undeniable demeanor.
"Yashmin's show is the next best thing to being in Rio de Janeiro. It is like a Tropical Vacation."
The Band:
Paul Abler - Guitar
Allen Farnham - Piano
Relax and enjoy a late summer afternoon and cool evening at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center located off of Prospect Avenue at 4 Boland Drive in West Orange, New Jersey. Experience music, dance, cuisine and crafts from around the world at OSPAC’s World Music Festival on Sunday, July 11th from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Co-sponsored by Trumpets Jazz Club in Montclair, N.J., the festival will feature world-renowned musicians performing folkloric pieces and original compositions influenced by Jazz, Gyspy music, Armenian, Brazilian, Flamenco, Italian, Israeli, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Portuguese and African rhythms and melodies. The festivities will begin at 3 p.m. with activities for children, including face painting, arts and crafts, and storytelling. Vendors will sell ethnic foods representative of several world cultures and artisans will display and sell their artwork and crafts. Among the performers are award-winning Italian-American guitarist/mandolinist John LaBarbera; Italian guitarist/harmonica player and vocalist Enrico Granafei; Israeli percussionist, Gilad; Brazilian vocalist, Yashmin Charnet; Sona Yeghiazaryan, Armenian vocalists; Fatima Santos, Portuguese Fado vocalist, and Peruvian Marinera folk dancers. The cost of the event is $10 for teens and adults and $5 for children 3-12. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Check web sites www.trumpetsjazz.com and www.ospac.org for further information and directions.
In observance of Women History Month
A Rise Up Production
Paul Abler’s Group sets the scene with his melodic originals with a slight contemporary edge. Followed by Brazilian vocalist Yashmin Charnet-Abler - who paints a portrait with sultry vocals of their originals as well, the classic Bossa Nova songs of Jobim. Together these dynamic performances attract a large spectrum of music fans, bringing something home for everyone!
Yashmin Charnet-Abler - Vocals
Paul Abler - Guitar
Allen Farnham - Piano
Santi Debriano - Bass
Silvia Cuenca - Drums
Armed with a laisser-faire attitude and diverse musical experience, The Brazilian singer / song writer Yashmin Charnet-Abler not only elevates the traditional sounds of Jobim’s Bossa Nova, but also having married Detroit born guitarist / composer Paul Abler together they composed and created a “fusion” repertoire exploring diverse musical styles with lyrics in both Portuguese and English. Yashmin sways the audience with a sexy, sultry voice and undeniable demeanor.
The Spirit of Life Enssemble
With Special guest Yashmin Charnet Abler
The Arc of Hudson County
3rd Annual Fall Cocktail Reception
Please join Brazilian Singer Yashmin Charnet-Abler to celebrate 50 Years of “Bossa Nova”
Yashmin Charnet-Abler - Vocals
Paul Abler – Guitar
John DiMartino – Piano
Cameron Brown – Bass
Tim Horner – Drums
Trumpets is located at 6 Depot Square, Montclair NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 744-2600
Description:Description:Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers. To volunteer please visit www.musiciansoncall.org
Yashmin Abler - Vocals
Paul Abler - Guitar
Allen Farnham - Piano
Belden Bullock – Bass
Leonard King – Drums
Armed with a laisser-faire attitude and diverse musical experience, the Brazilian singer / songwriter Yashmin Charnet-Abler elevates the traditional sounds of Jobim’s Bossa Nova. Together with her husband, Detroit born guitarist / composer Paul Abler, they composed and created a “fusion” repertoire exploring their diverse back grounds and musical styles with lyrics in both Portuguese and English. Yashmin sways the audience with a sexy, melodious voice and undeniable demeanor.
www.yashmincharnetabler.com
www.myspace.com/yashmincharnetabler
We also have a special guest: comedian T.C. Tanis who will be doing his stand up act between sets.
T.C. Tanis is a New York area comedian who has performed standup at THE IMPROV, CATCH A RISING STAR, RASCAL'S, STANDUP NEW YORK, 12 MILES WEST, THE CROSSROADS THEATER, and many other venues. He is also a member of Actor's Equity Association and has written pieces for the New York Times and other publications.
03/11/2008 06:30 PM - NJPAC
1 Center Street - Prudential Hall
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Opening for Pink Martini
Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers. To volunteer please visit www.musiciansoncall.org
Paul Abler - Guitar
John DiMartino - Piano
Santi diBriano - Bass
Caco de Oliveira - Percussion
Spirit of Life Ensemble - Music Awareness series in the School System
Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers. To volunteer please visit www.musiciansoncall.org
Join Us Tuesday – January 22
8pm & 9:30pm
for
Jazz Tuesdays
at
The Bahai Center – Dizzy Gillespie Auditorium
With
The Spirit of Life Ensemble
World Class Jazz with a World Beat
Featuring:
Ted Curson
Yashmin Charnet-Abler
Calvin Hill
Sipho Kunene
Daoud David Williams
Paul Abler
Vinnie Cutro
Bob Ferrel
Bradford Hayes
Joe Ford
And more
The NYC Bahai Center – John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie Auditorium
53 E. 11th Street (between University Place and Broadway) New York – NY
General Admissions $15 / Students $10
For more information call 212.222.5159
Or Visit: www.bahainyc.org/jazz.html
The Spirit of Life Ensemble 32 Years and still vibrant
www.myspace.com/spiritoflifeensemble
Remember Me CD release Party
Roger Smith Hotel is located on 501 Lexington Avenue, bet. 47th and 48th Streets, in NYC
Phone: (800) 445-0277
Reservations are suggested.
Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers. To volunteer please visit www.musiciansoncall.org
Remember Me - CD Release Party
Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant
6 Depot Square
Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: 973-744-2600
Musicians:
Paul Abler - Guitar
Allen Farnham - Piano
Sean Smith - Bass
Tim Horner - Drums
Liberty State Jazz Festival
Musicians on Call