Archive for MUSIC

ALEX DARQUI’S JAZZY SMOOTH BOLD COURT!

  ALEX DARQUI was born in Tiaret, Algeria of a French Father and Algerian Mother.  He lived mostly in France during his early childhood, then moved to the French West Indies.  It is there, on the Island of Guadeloupe that he began studying piano at the young age of six.  His teacher, Mrs. Bochot as […]

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DAN PETRONI’S ABOUT JAZZ,BLUES & ROCK!

DAN PETRONI first became interested in playing  guitar at the ripe old age of 13. At first, is was a way of getting girls interested in him but then became a form of self expression.  As Dan puts it:  “I ended up getting the girls, but the creative process and self expression elements where so […]

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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP WEEDS “AGAIN”!

  CORY WEEDS, a Canadian born Vancouver resident, not only  owns his own jazz club called the Jazz Cellar, he also runs his own record label called Cellar Live but still find the energy to play tenor sax in his own ensemble!  The title of this article is also the title of his  CD.   Mr. […]

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CLAY BENJAMIN MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

  CLAY BENJAMIN lives in Jacksonville Fl but grew up in Memphis Tn, which is currently where his parents and brother reside to this day. He is happily married with two children, a young teenage son  and a  baby girl.  His dream was to finish his cd  which he has and help make a difference in […]

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GIO MORETTI’S EXPLOSIVE MIX OF MUSIC!

  GIO MORETTI, beautiful, mysterious, talented, born and raised in Italy, explorer of music and sounds… She’s traveled far and wide to expand her musical world, but more so to South America, Brazil to be precise where her popularity continues to grow.  Giovanna lives in New York.  Her natural gift, combined with her classical, jazz […]

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MATT HERSKOWITZ’S PURE INSPIRATION! (2)

MATT HERSKOWITZ,  this wonderful and incredible pianist, based in Montreal, brings us part two of his most interesting article.  Matt, thank you for answering the questions I added to your original article, although you’ve been touring again on trains, planes and flying machines and took the time to do this just the same.   I sincerely […]

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MATT HERSKOWITZ’S PURE INSPIRATION!(1)

  MATT HERSKOWITZ, a world class pianist who leaves anyone breathless after hearing him play.  And Montreal has the honour and the privilege of counting this musical genius amongst its residents. “ I was raised in a small village called Rensselaerville, in New York State, says Matt.  At age 13, I went to the North Carolina […]

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DIANE MARINO FROM INSIDE THE LYRIC!

Singer/pianist DIANE MARINOwas born in Manhattan, NYC and grew up in the borough of Queens. After playing piano “by ear” for a couple of years,she received her early piano training of classical studies and improvisation from the age of 10. Diane was accepted on NYC’S ‘Famed’ High School for the Performing Arts as a classical […]

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MARIO PARMISANO ALSO CALLED EL MAESTRO!

  MARIO PARMISANO, a charming, charismatic and generous man who believes in and follows his dreams with passion and love.  Mario as performed with the most outstanding artists from Argentina, as well famous artists such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John Pattituci and many more.  He has also played an important role in the music […]

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SANTI DEBRIANO’S DEEP SENSE OF DARING!

  Born in Panama to a musical family, SANTI DEBRIANO was introduced very young to music.  From there his family moved to New York,  and by 9, he was studying classical bass in a New York City school for gifted children.  Later he went to Paris for 3 years, then back to New York.  Composer, teacher, […]

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My name is Michele Andree. I am an artist, I paint musicians in action. I think I’m a musician at heart, my instrument being… a brush, so I play…brush and I paint… music.
I love jazz. I call it freedom music. It promotes special values. I love intelligent people and good conversations.

Some people ask me how music relates to art. Personally I find they go hand in hand. Music is what turns me on to painting. It makes me see colours