2010 SPC Jazz Festival
St. Petersburg College hosts its second annual SPC Jazz Festival with three evenings of world class jazz including:
Sunday, January 31, 2010
2010 St. Petersburg College Jazz Festival
Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:30p.m.
Friday, Feb. 5, 7:30 PM
Saturday, Feb. 6, 7:30 PM
Carrying on the Family Business
Eugene de Coque, brother of the late Nigerian highlife master Oliver de Coque, has been based in Los Angeles since the early '90s, and along with his group the Igede Band, played backup for Oliver during his U.S. tours. They've recorded at least four albums on their own, the first of which, Egwu-Igede (Victory Productions VP 001, ca. 1992) is featured here today.Egwu-Igede, which apparently was released only on cassette, ably continues Oliver's Ogene Sound legacy and takes it to new heights. The integration of traditional Igbo folk elements and modern studio techniques is particularly deft. Enjoy!
Eugene de Coque & Igede Band International - Ojinbe-Eyimegwu
Eugene de Coque & Igede Band International - Egwu-Igede
Eugene de Coque & Igede Band International - Asi Si Jebe
Download Egwu-Igede as a zipped file here.
Friday, January 29, 2010
The Mars Trio at Bonefish Grill the first Wednesday of Every Month
The Mars Trio will be performing the first Wednesday of every month at Bonefish Grill in Carrollwood on N. Dale Mabry, beginning Wednesday February 3rd. They will be playing three sets beginning at 8:00pm. Come on out and enjoy a few drinks, some Bang-Bang Shrimp and some great Jazz!
The Mars Trio was formed in 2004 by bass player Alejandro Arenas, drummer Mark Feinman and saxophonist Richard Van Voorst. At the time, all three were students at the University of South Florida in the Jazz program. The group began by playing together for the purpose of researching, studying, and learning new music, but soon a passion sparked among the members as they discovered the freedom and adventurous nature of the acoustic trio orchestration. The trio found itself in high demand and thus solidified itself as a working band in the West Florida area, while developing into a passionate artistic endeavor for the members.
In August of 2007, Steve Davis stepped into the drum chair and the group took a new turn. While still keeping the original principles of the group intact, the different approach that Steve brought to the table took the group in new directions in improvisation, interaction, as well as some new and interesting repertoire. Following a short hiatus in 2008, the trio reformed in 2009 with drummer and composer Jose Cochez joining the group. Jose brings a fresh approach with an emphasis on spontaneity and conversation between the musicians.
The Group Performs many different styles of music from Be Bop, Hard Bop, and Modern Jazz to show tunes, as well as pop or Classical tunes with a jazz twist. You might hear music from Cole Porter, Rogers and Hammerstein, and Miles Davis, as well as The Police, Jimmy Buffett, and Van Morrison.
The Mars Trio plays restaurants, clubs, private parties, concerts and festivals and more. We can perform and tailor any type of music for any event, in any space. The repertoire is tailored to meet any and all needs, and we work closely with each employer to develop the desired ideal experience for our audience.
The Mars Trio is a also proponent of new music and always welcomes original compositions and arrangements from composers desiring to have their music performed.
The Mars Trio was formed in 2004 by bass player Alejandro Arenas, drummer Mark Feinman and saxophonist Richard Van Voorst. At the time, all three were students at the University of South Florida in the Jazz program. The group began by playing together for the purpose of researching, studying, and learning new music, but soon a passion sparked among the members as they discovered the freedom and adventurous nature of the acoustic trio orchestration. The trio found itself in high demand and thus solidified itself as a working band in the West Florida area, while developing into a passionate artistic endeavor for the members.
In August of 2007, Steve Davis stepped into the drum chair and the group took a new turn. While still keeping the original principles of the group intact, the different approach that Steve brought to the table took the group in new directions in improvisation, interaction, as well as some new and interesting repertoire. Following a short hiatus in 2008, the trio reformed in 2009 with drummer and composer Jose Cochez joining the group. Jose brings a fresh approach with an emphasis on spontaneity and conversation between the musicians.
The Group Performs many different styles of music from Be Bop, Hard Bop, and Modern Jazz to show tunes, as well as pop or Classical tunes with a jazz twist. You might hear music from Cole Porter, Rogers and Hammerstein, and Miles Davis, as well as The Police, Jimmy Buffett, and Van Morrison.
The Mars Trio plays restaurants, clubs, private parties, concerts and festivals and more. We can perform and tailor any type of music for any event, in any space. The repertoire is tailored to meet any and all needs, and we work closely with each employer to develop the desired ideal experience for our audience.
The Mars Trio is a also proponent of new music and always welcomes original compositions and arrangements from composers desiring to have their music performed.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Andreya Triana @ Rich Mix, Wed 3rd February
Andreya is playing an exclusive acoustic set on February 3rd to launch the new vinspired Lake of Stars monthly residency at Rich Mix Arts Centre in Shoreditch.
Hotly tipped singer-songwriter Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune) is bringing her raw soulful sound to the Rich Mix Arts Centre in Shoreditch for a FREE showcase to launch the vinspired Lake of Stars residency. It is the first in the Priceless Live series of events at Rich Mix and will also feature live acoustic support from Nick Mulvey, along with DJs Elphino, Gilla (First Word Records) and Andy Lemay (Hang the DJ), part of the vinspired Lake of Stars family.
It has been a heady time for Andreya since she was selected for a place at the illustrious Red Bull Music Academy, in the last year she has performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury, garnered rave reviews from Benji B and Gilles Peterson and airplay from BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac. 2010 will also see the release of Andreya’s hotly anticipated album Lost Where I Belong, produced by jazzy beat master Bonobo, a beautifully honest album combining soul, folk, jazz and Bonobo's cinematic magic.
Festival favourite Nick Mulvey is to support Andreya with an acoustic solo set. Nick, one quarter of Portico Quartet, played the festival in 2008 and impressed everyone with his sun down set.
Check out Andreya and Nick on MySpace
Festival founder Will Jameson is excited about launching Rich Mix's Priceless Live series. “Our residency is an exciting opportunity for us to stage free, quality live events in the heart of Shoreditch, giving people a small glimpse of what our festival is all about. We are going to be booking some of the brightest talent of 2010 - and obviously in these cash-strapped times the price is right too!”
Full event details:
vinspired Lake of Stars presents: Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune)
With support from Nick Mulvey (Portico Quartet) live, and DJ's Eliphino, Gilla (First Word Records), Andy Lemay (Hang the DJ!)
Wednesday 3rd February, 8pm until late
FREE ENTRY @ Rich Mix Arts Centre 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA.
www.lakeofstars.org
www.richmix.org.uk
Hotly tipped singer-songwriter Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune) is bringing her raw soulful sound to the Rich Mix Arts Centre in Shoreditch for a FREE showcase to launch the vinspired Lake of Stars residency. It is the first in the Priceless Live series of events at Rich Mix and will also feature live acoustic support from Nick Mulvey, along with DJs Elphino, Gilla (First Word Records) and Andy Lemay (Hang the DJ), part of the vinspired Lake of Stars family.It has been a heady time for Andreya since she was selected for a place at the illustrious Red Bull Music Academy, in the last year she has performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury, garnered rave reviews from Benji B and Gilles Peterson and airplay from BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac. 2010 will also see the release of Andreya’s hotly anticipated album Lost Where I Belong, produced by jazzy beat master Bonobo, a beautifully honest album combining soul, folk, jazz and Bonobo's cinematic magic.
Festival favourite Nick Mulvey is to support Andreya with an acoustic solo set. Nick, one quarter of Portico Quartet, played the festival in 2008 and impressed everyone with his sun down set.
Check out Andreya and Nick on MySpaceFestival founder Will Jameson is excited about launching Rich Mix's Priceless Live series. “Our residency is an exciting opportunity for us to stage free, quality live events in the heart of Shoreditch, giving people a small glimpse of what our festival is all about. We are going to be booking some of the brightest talent of 2010 - and obviously in these cash-strapped times the price is right too!”
Full event details:
vinspired Lake of Stars presents: Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune)
With support from Nick Mulvey (Portico Quartet) live, and DJ's Eliphino, Gilla (First Word Records), Andy Lemay (Hang the DJ!)
Wednesday 3rd February, 8pm until late
FREE ENTRY @ Rich Mix Arts Centre 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA.
www.lakeofstars.org
www.richmix.org.uk
Andreya Triana @ Rich Mix, Wed 3rd February
Andreya is playing an exclusive acoustic set on February 3rd to launch the new vinspired Lake of Stars monthly residency at Rich Mix Arts Centre in Shoreditch.
Hotly tipped singer-songwriter Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune) is bringing her raw soulful sound to the Rich Mix Arts Centre in Shoreditch for a FREE showcase to launch the vinspired Lake of Stars residency. It is the first in the Priceless Live series of events at Rich Mix and will also feature live acoustic support from Nick Mulvey, along with DJs Elphino, Gilla (First Word Records) and Andy Lemay (Hang the DJ), part of the vinspired Lake of Stars family.
It has been a heady time for Andreya since she was selected for a place at the illustrious Red Bull Music Academy, in the last year she has performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury, garnered rave reviews from Benji B and Gilles Peterson and airplay from BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac. 2010 will also see the release of Andreya’s hotly anticipated album Lost Where I Belong, produced by jazzy beat master Bonobo, a beautifully honest album combining soul, folk, jazz and Bonobo's cinematic magic.
Festival favourite Nick Mulvey is to support Andreya with an acoustic solo set. Nick, one quarter of Portico Quartet, played the festival in 2008 and impressed everyone with his sun down set.
Check out Andreya and Nick on MySpace
Festival founder Will Jameson is excited about launching Rich Mix's Priceless Live series. “Our residency is an exciting opportunity for us to stage free, quality live events in the heart of Shoreditch, giving people a small glimpse of what our festival is all about. We are going to be booking some of the brightest talent of 2010 - and obviously in these cash-strapped times the price is right too!”
Full event details:
vinspired Lake of Stars presents: Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune)
With support from Nick Mulvey (Portico Quartet) live, and DJ's Eliphino, Gilla (First Word Records), Andy Lemay (Hang the DJ!)
Wednesday 3rd February, 8pm until late
FREE ENTRY @ Rich Mix Arts Centre 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA.
www.lakeofstars.org
www.richmix.org.uk
Hotly tipped singer-songwriter Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune) is bringing her raw soulful sound to the Rich Mix Arts Centre in Shoreditch for a FREE showcase to launch the vinspired Lake of Stars residency. It is the first in the Priceless Live series of events at Rich Mix and will also feature live acoustic support from Nick Mulvey, along with DJs Elphino, Gilla (First Word Records) and Andy Lemay (Hang the DJ), part of the vinspired Lake of Stars family.It has been a heady time for Andreya since she was selected for a place at the illustrious Red Bull Music Academy, in the last year she has performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury, garnered rave reviews from Benji B and Gilles Peterson and airplay from BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac. 2010 will also see the release of Andreya’s hotly anticipated album Lost Where I Belong, produced by jazzy beat master Bonobo, a beautifully honest album combining soul, folk, jazz and Bonobo's cinematic magic.
Festival favourite Nick Mulvey is to support Andreya with an acoustic solo set. Nick, one quarter of Portico Quartet, played the festival in 2008 and impressed everyone with his sun down set.
Check out Andreya and Nick on MySpaceFestival founder Will Jameson is excited about launching Rich Mix's Priceless Live series. “Our residency is an exciting opportunity for us to stage free, quality live events in the heart of Shoreditch, giving people a small glimpse of what our festival is all about. We are going to be booking some of the brightest talent of 2010 - and obviously in these cash-strapped times the price is right too!”
Full event details:
vinspired Lake of Stars presents: Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune)
With support from Nick Mulvey (Portico Quartet) live, and DJ's Eliphino, Gilla (First Word Records), Andy Lemay (Hang the DJ!)
Wednesday 3rd February, 8pm until late
FREE ENTRY @ Rich Mix Arts Centre 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA.
www.lakeofstars.org
www.richmix.org.uk
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Lost Malawi
I travel around the world sourcing single estate teas direct from small farmers. This film is about the journey I took to Malawi to visit a Fair Trade tea farm which produces some of the best tea I've ever tasted. It hopefully explains a little bit about why its worth spending a little bit more to get a much better tasting tea that gives a much better deal to the people who grow it.
The tea I brought back is called Lost Malawi an its available at 22 London Waitrose, Selfridges and online at www.rareteacompany.com
Henrietta Lovell
The tea I brought back is called Lost Malawi an its available at 22 London Waitrose, Selfridges and online at www.rareteacompany.com
Henrietta Lovell
Lost Malawi
I travel around the world sourcing single estate teas direct from small farmers. This film is about the journey I took to Malawi to visit a Fair Trade tea farm which produces some of the best tea I've ever tasted. It hopefully explains a little bit about why its worth spending a little bit more to get a much better tasting tea that gives a much better deal to the people who grow it.
The tea I brought back is called Lost Malawi an its available at 22 London Waitrose, Selfridges and online at www.rareteacompany.com
Henrietta Lovell
The tea I brought back is called Lost Malawi an its available at 22 London Waitrose, Selfridges and online at www.rareteacompany.com
Henrietta Lovell
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