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When Julie and her family began hosting Jazz and arts soiree's at their farm, her desire was to touch the dreams of others by deeply engaging in their art and music and by inviting audiences to join her.
It's a real place where creative dreams blossom and grow, a place where family and friends gather to share music, art, food and friendship. DreamFarm Radio captures the very real inspiration, warmth and intimacy of these gatherings where fresh, original Jazz-influenced music wafts through the air to awaken the soul.
For more about our host, visit JulieLavender.com.
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When Julie and her family began hosting Jazz and arts soiree's at their farm, her desire was to touch the dreams of others by deeply engaging in their art and music and by inviting audiences to join her.
It's a real place where creative dreams blossom and grow, a place where family and friends gather to share music, art, food and friendship. DreamFarm Radio captures the very real inspiration, warmth and intimacy of these gatherings where fresh, original Jazz-influenced music wafts through the air to awaken the soul.
Julie Lavender brings listeners right into the family barn with its soaring posts and beams and its panoramic view of the countryside. Each week, she welcomes accomplished independent musicians and encourages their dreams, as they perform their music and talk about what inspires them. Julie also shares her own music and artistic passion. For more about our host, visit JulieLavender.com.
The show features original music, breaking down barriers between musical genres to explore a broad spectrum of Jazz sounds. When you come to dreamfarm, you will hear the shapes and sounds of music in a fresh way. Listeners discover an appreciation for styles and influences that may not have been accessible before.
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DreamFarm Radio reaches both music and talk radio listeners. Our audience is creative and curious. They tend to enjoy a wide variety of music and they are also interested in engaging discussions. They enjoy the fresh and sophisticated blend of music we program and find DreamFarm Radio's host, Julie Lavender, to be approachable and winning.
DreamFarm Radio is popular with personality driven radio stations and talk formats that offer specialty music programming. Arbitron regularly rates this format category number one with adults 55+ and is consistently a market leader amongst adults 35 and older. The format is considered to be home to the nation's most affluent and educated listeners. DreamFarm Radio nicely appeals to this format class, it's a musical show for both sides of the brain, analytical as well as intuitive.
"DreamFarm Radio is Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz meets down-home relaxation. I appreciate Julie Lavender's serene, yet exciting, approach to music and the artists that produce it. Unique, because of its countryside feel, the show is also thoroughly relatable as artists express their art through both words and sound."
- General Manager/Announcer WJSU 88.5
"Julie and the DreamFarm team are crafting wonderful programs. Beautifully recorded, interesting conversations and, best of all, creative music. DreamFarm Radio has already become a Thursday evening staple for WICN."
- General Manager, WICN 90.5/WICN.org
"From all indications, DreamFarm Radio seems to be a very likable show by our listeners! People will call in from time to time and leave messages... 'that they love what we offer' and typically name several of the shows. Comments are typically of general nature... 'they like this or that show' ...and will always name 'DreamFarm Radio.'"
- General Manager, WCSK 90.3
"I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your show. The music on your show is not classically something that I would listen to, but just like all of the best radio shows, the lesson in the genre that I get makes me listen. Every day when I am downloading programs for airplay, I always have one of the shows that I listen to and on Mondays, that show is Dream Farm Radio."
- Operations Manager, KTRL 90.5 FM/KXTR 100.7
"Thank you for your beauty, and your soulful songs, and for making my heart softer and happier. And for sharing the barn, fellowship, friendship, art and music! I will always have a place in my heart for you!"
- Diana Yankes, Online Listener
"The DreamFarm Radio program has proven to be truly a special treat and pleasure to listen to. I love that you can tune in, or listen to the archived shows made available. The music here is always top shelf, as [is the show's] host, and added treat, Julie Lavender herself! Good Luck Dream Farm, as I listen and picture myself there, such a beautiful place, truly a journey through sight and sound, a pleasure to the senses, for any listener.... Job well done! Keep it coming!"
- Mary Carmel, Jazz Educator and Listener
"Had a very pleasant interlude listening in on your DreamFarm Radio program. My first impression, of course, was how wholly entertaining it was. You broke the ice seamlessly with your guest. A very natural sense of hospitality pervades as you both shared, sang, and played. It is a hallmark of any serious musician, not to show the hard work - but only the polish. That you do, making it easy to imagine that your accomplished musical guests are regular collaborators and neighbors. It is easy to conceive of myself, and others, tuning-in for the broadcast with a cup of something piping, and an aspirant notion or two. Your show was certainly a delightful encounter, and I am as charmed, informed and impressed as I'm ever apt to be without a ticket stub."
- John Henderson, Canadian Online Listener
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JJZZ airs Sunday @ MidnightThese photos of the farm and the happenings here are the work of my dear friend and photographer, Jenni Wheeler. This gallery is dedicated to her in loving memory. She truly was "Jenni with an Eye!"
Tracy Clark/Vocals
Bob Christopherson/Piano
Greg Holt/Bass
Casey Scheuerell/Drums
Tracy Clark, a proud Bostonian, has been singing in and around Boston since she was 19. In her late 20’s, Tracy’s music career included living and gigging in NYC before settling back down in Boston to raise her now teenage son.
Tracy is back on the scene with a vengeance.
With a voice reminiscent of Diana Krall, yet distinctly her own, Tracy draws her audiences in with her intimate approach to the stories she sings and is sure to have you swinging to songs that highlight how much fun she has being on stage.
Tracy is joined by some of Boston’s most accomplished and innovative musicians, Bob Christopherson on keyboards and arrangements, Greg Holt on bass and Casey Scheuerell on drums.
Tracy and I had a ball singing together. What a fun afternoon.
Tracy and the guys brought warm moments and sweet music to the barn. Hope you enjoy it.
John Muratore/Piano
Highly acclaimed Boston classical guitarist, John Muratore, has appeared extensively across the US, Canada, Europe and Russia and he came to DreamFarm to play gorgeous guitar music. We explore classical guitar repertoire that is touched by jazz idioms. It's fascinating to hear those sounds flowing from John's fingers. I took my favorite place on the barn floor to listen intently. (I find myself there a lot when players come to record for the show.) Take your favorite place and listen to his show.
To know more about John and his music visit: www.johnmuratore.com
Steve Hunt /Piano
Jack Diefendorf,/Drums
Bruce Gertz/Bass
At DreamFarm we love eclectic jazz influences but there is nothing quite like Classic trio jazz to bring you home to a happy listening place.
And these guys do it with such finesse that it is fresh and new, especially since they write original trio music and have released 2 new albums of it.
After many years of playing, recording and writing, these fellows truly shine and it was such fun to have them at the farm. I was taken to new heights as they backed me up on my own trio jazz tune “Velvet Arms of Midnight.” Thank you, Steve, Bruce and Jack.
Richard Sheppard/Guitar
Jack Soref/Guitar
Michael Harrist/Bass
This week's show features HOT, HOT Gypsy Jazz with Ameranouche as they share music with us from their brand new CD – “Hot!”
Visit the Ameranouche website.Albino Mbie Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
Albino Mbie was born in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, a country in southern Africa known for its rich musical and cultural heritage. Fueled by the resourcefulness and determination that have always characterized Mozambicans, he built his first guitar at 16 from a 5-liter can of oil, scrap wood, and strings made out of electrical cords. As with his home-made guitar, Albino wanted to combine styles and incorporate diverse elements in his music. Today, Albino’s music succeeds in combining many disparate parts into an organic whole. It incorporates his musical experiences from Mozambique, the U.S., and many other places around the world, combining rhythmic patterns and musical concepts to create a unique "Moz-Jazz" sound.
Visit the Albino Mbie website.
Sagit Zilberman/Sax
Osmar Okum/Bass
Utar Atun/Piano
John Kemel/Drums
Truly a collaborative and original band. With influences from Israel, Turkey, South America Asia and America. I loved working with them on their music as well as mine.
Visit the Jezve website.
Raquel Quinones Rivera/Vocals
Anna Talpe/Vocals
Jared Yee/Tenor Sax
Evan Waaramaa/Piano
Doug Richards/Bass
Matt Pahaelian/Drums
The six members of Amethyst have joined their love of contemporary jazz, acoustic pop, and various Latin genres with undeniable skill and taste. The unique voice of each musician enriches improvisational arcs throughout every performance. Featuring Rivera’s originals, as well as collaborative cover arrangements, this group delivers accessible interpretations of human feeling as well as delighting the ears.
Visit the The Amethyst Group website.Peter Primamore/Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Even if you've never heard of composer/pianist Peter Primamore, there's a good chance you've heard his award winning film and television scores. Having built an extensive resume as a commercial composer, Primamore has produced Grancia, an ambitious and highly personal collection of original music, mixing the intimacy of a chamber ensemble with a high energy jazz-fusion rhythm section. “Primamore” means First Love. We invite you to enjoy Peter’s musical first love- the music he shares with us on DreamFarm Radio.
Visit the "Peter Primamore" website.
Bertram Lehmann/Drums and Percussion
Don Davis/Saxophone and Contra Alto Clarinet
Veteran drummer, percussionist, educator and ethnomusicologist, Bertram Lehmann brings percussion instruments from across the globe to DreamFarm. In this intriguing episode, he demonstrates how percussion is employed around the world, not only rhythmically, but tonally and melodically as well. He adds his own percussive expertise to live music performed at the farm and shares some of his recorded collaborations demonstrating his work with a variety of regional musicians of all sorts. This truly is a world percussion exploration.
Visit the Bertram Lehmann website.Kim Richmond, Composer/Arranger/Alto Saxophonist
Internationally known, Grammy nominated alto saxophonist, orchestra leader, composer and arranger, Kim Richmond joins Julie to share his latest recording “Artistry.” Artistry is Richmond’s tribute to one of the most innovative bandleaders in jazz, Stan Kenton. While that is certainly noteworthy, there's much more here than memories. Augmenting the traditional big-band structure Kim’s amazing orchestral arrangements, creatively written originals and terrifically performed charts Kim Richmond and his orchestra group deliver an outstanding performance. It’s a thrill to have Kim come and share his new recording and play live with Julie for this episode of DreamFarm Radio.
Visit the The Kim Richmond Jazz Orchestra website.
John Funkhouser/Piano
Greg Loughman/Bass
Mike Conners/Drums
Jazz pianist and composer, John Funkhouser, was recent guest on DreamFarm Radio. Loved hearing tracks from his new Cd, "The Still" which explores space and sound and deep new places of creativity. "The Still" features Mike Connor on the drums and Greg Loughman on bass. As always, it's great music.
Visit the John Funkhouser website.
Catherine Bent/Cello
Adam Barhami/7-stringed Guitar
Marian Campos/Cavaquinho
The musicians of Trio Por Do Sol are modern practitioners of a tradition that's about 140 years old but continues to be re-defined. At its very core, Choro is a hybrid style, with roots in Europe and Africa. Brazil claims Choro as its first own urban music (from Rio). It's also very important to Brazilian identity, which is profoundly multi-racial. Currently, choro is practiced along a continuum of tradition and modernity, and the music has been blended with jazz and bluegrass and klezmer and even baroque music. In most contexts, it is a vehicle for improvisation, although the expectations are somewhat different than in jazz. We have a repertoire that mixes old and new choro compositions; we create our own arrangements and improvise around these forms. Fresh and fascinating music.
View Photos by Ben Richardson at benrphotography.wordpress.com/
Visit the Trio Por Do Sol website."Ancient poetic prayers rise as incense through the color and light of art and music.”
Singer-songwriter Julie Lavender, host of DreamFarm Radio discusses her newly released CD, "The Siddur Project."
In this project Julie Lavender, sets luminous poetry from the ancient Jewish prayer book to her own fresh, multi-faceted, jazz-influenced music. This intriguing project features top East Coast jazz players and also highlights Julie’s striking visual art.
Check out the website to see the art and get a copy of the CD.
Visit the Julie Lavender website.
Andy Milas/Guitar
Tom Martin/Bass
Onur Dilisen/Violin
Naseem Alatrash/Cello
George Lernis/Percussion
An instrumental ensemble hailing from Boston, MA (USA), Esthema has been creating their unique sound since 2006 by fusing the sounds of Jazz/Fusion and Progressive Rock with the sounds of the traditional music of the Balkan region and the Near & Middle East. The musicians that shape the sound of Esthema bring together both Western and Eastern influences, instruments, and concepts creating a musical tapestry that transcends genres and cultures.
Visit the Esthema website.
Eugene Friesen/Cello
Tim Ray/Piano
Greg Hopkins/Trumpet
Sublime in deed.
I was deeply moved and delighted by the rich, soulful and truly thrilling music of
4 time Grammy Award-Winning cellist and composer, Eugene Friesen who was my guest on DreamFarm Radio along with pianist Tim Ray and trumpet player Greg Hopkins. As if it weren't enought to swim in the vibrations of Eugene's pulchritudinous cello playing, I was treated to their trio "Tre Corda."
Find out about "Tre Corda" at www.agitatedcatmusic.com
Visit the Eugene Friesen website.
Matt Savage/Piano
Hoo Kim/Bass
Anthony Fung/Drums
Mark Zaleski/Saxes
For the celebration of his 21st birthday, jazz pianist Matt Savage has released his 10th album! He has already been connected with some of the biggest names in jazz from the time he was first labeled a "jazz prodigy" at age 8. He has performed (on stage and in jam sessions) with the Ellington All Stars, Chaka Khan, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, The Bad Plus, Arturo O'Farrill, John Pizzarelli, Clark Terry and Chick Corea, just to name a few. Matt who on his way to New York City to continue his studies continues to amaze and it was so fun to have him back at the farm talking about his new project.
Visit the Matt Savage website.Julie Lavender and guests
Julie Lavender continues to reveal the world of DreamFarm with this behind the scenes episode in which she shares more of her own music, creative influences and life at the farm. Julie talks with engineer Don Richardson inviting listeners find out more about what makes DreamFarm Radio a feast for the ears.
Joy Mover singer/songwriter
Julie welcomes singer/songwriter Joy Mover to DreamFarm to celebrate the release of her upbeat, self-titled debut CD. A Boston native, Joy demonstrates her ability to craft engaging original music and her uncanny knack for attracting incredible musical talent to help her realize her vision. Full of numerous influences and tastes, Joy’s music spans the East Coast spectrum from urban jazz and pop grooves to the Miami Latin jazz scene, bringing it all into the barn at DreamFarm Radio.
Visit the Joy Mover website.Ian Ethan Case/Double Necked-Guitar and Kalimba
Double-knecked guitarist, Ian Ethan Case is also releasing a brand new album of music based up on his explorations on the kalimba....an african thumb piano. He shares that music with us along with his new guitar works.
Drawing on a diverse musical background that saw him taking piano lessons at the age of five and later studying drumset, orchestral percussion, saxophone, electric guitar and bass, Ian Ethan’s strikingly-unconventional, self-invented approach to the double-neck guitar is both magical to hear and fascinating to watch. And while his performances are visually intriguing to say the least, it is not showmanship but rather the sincere desire to accurately communicate the harmonically rich, multi-layered music of his composing (or “discovery”, as he refers to the process) that has impelled him every step of the way.
Roberto Cassan/Accordian
John Muratore/Guitar
In this episode we explore the masterful music of Cassan and Muratore. The duo is known for their arrangements of classical and contemporary music, which combine the intimacy of chamber music with the spontaneity and influences of jazz. It’s another auditory feast as we the experience the divergence and the commonality of various musical streams.
Visit the The Duo of John Muratore and Roberto Cassan website.Marlene del Rosario, piano and vocals
Marlene del Rosario is a female Filipino jazz vocalist and pianist who won over audiences in her native country and has been building a successful music career in the United States. Marlene draws us in with her velvety voice and her uncanny grasp of jazz, blues and soul idioms. Sitting at the piano at the farm, she gives us an intimate taste of her music as a soloist as well as in ensemble. Julie joins Marlene on her super smooth version of Sting’s “Fragile.”
Visit the Marlene del Rosario website.
Ehud Ettun/Bass
Lihi Haruvi/Sax
Natti Blankett/Drums
Haruka Yabundo/Piano
Bassist, composer and bandleader Ehud Ettun is only 25, and has been "making a splash into the US and world Jazz scene" (Boston Globe) and described as "One of the top five Bassists in New York" by Bluemonk Moods. His unique approach to the Bass quickly made him on demand both as a bassist and bandleader all over the world.
The Ehud Ettun Group was founded in 2009 by Ettun and have been playing together since. They started playing in smalls places in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, but their unique sound as individuals, together with the years of playing together quickly garnered them bigger and bigger audiences. Ehud Ettun coms to DreamFArm with his quartet. Their music is a blend of influences from classical, ECM Jazz, and world music - creating different textures and sounds. The special connection between players Lihi Haruvi/Sax, Natti Blankett/Drums, Haruka Yabundo/Piano and Ehud allows the music to be played freely and in a more abstract approach.
Ervin Dhimo/Bass
Steve Hunt/Piano
Vancil Cooper/Drums
European Bass Player Ervin Dhimo presents his dynamic jazz-funk-fusion project THE ERViN DHIMO TRIO, featuring World renowned jazz pianist, composer and jazz educator, Steve Hunt and prodigy Percussionist/Drummer Vancil Cooper. "The Albanian-born electric bassist and his trio specialize in fierce, soulful, funky workouts on jazz, pop, and original tunes..." -Kevin Lowenthal, Boston Globe
Visit the Ervin Dhimo Trio website.
Andy Milas, Guitar
Tom Martin, Bass
Onur Dilisen, Violin
Naseem Alatrash, Cello
George Lernis, Percussion
An instrumental ensemble hailing from Boston, MA (USA), Esthema has been creating their unique sound since 2006 by fusing the sounds of Jazz/Fusion and Progressive Rock with the sounds of the traditional music of the Balkan region and the Near & Middle East. The musicians that shape the sound of Esthema bring together both Western and Eastern influences, instruments, and concepts creating a musical tapestry that transcends genres and cultures.
Visit the Esthema website.
Maxim Lubarsky /Piano
Raquel Quiñones-Rivera/Vocals
Valeria Añez/Vocals
Jose C. Santiago/Percussion
Judith Soberanes/Percussion
Galen Gregory Willett/Bass
Hot Latin Salsa, and so much more, from this super fun group of excellent musicians we had at the farm. Neighbors dropped by to enjoy the recording session. It was a fantastic party of great music and new friendships. I loved the sounds of the 6 - Los Soneros de Las Seis!
Visit the Los Soneros de Las Seis! website.
Kevin Gosa, Saxophone
Jake Amerding, Strings
During their appearance on DreamFarm Café Radio, Kevin Gosa and Jake Amerding of "The Fretful Porcupine" brew up finely-crafted chamber music made of saxophones, wires, and wood. This iconoclastic duo incorporates a list of styles and idiom to create its own music…unlike anything you’ve heard before. They further fascinate with a discussion about art and culture that challenges the casual listener to listen and think more deeply….all of this served up on marble rye. Listen and find out how and why…
Visit the The Fretful Porcupines website.
Mark Shilansky/ Piano
Dave Newsam/Guitar
Dave Tonkin/Guitar
Jim Clark/Trumpet/Bass
Matt Langley/Saxophone
Less Harris Jr./Drums
Jazz pianist, composer arranger, Mark Shilansky assembled a fabulous group musicians combining horns and guitars and keyboards, piano, bass and drums.
This versatile group performed intricate arrangements that brought out the best of all their many talents. Cool originals filled the barn showcasing the unique combination of piano, keys, horns and guitars, and so much more.
Zeke Martin/Drums
Scott Tarulli/Guitar
Ed Lee/Piano
Daniel Day/Bass
Born in Brussels, Belgium in 1973, Zeke Martin entered the world with a pair of drumsticks in his hands. As child, he had a strong appreciation for diverse musical styles such as Jazz, Funk, Reggae and Rock, and was heavily influenced by his father, the late Stu Martin, who played with Jazz royalty including Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Charles Mingus, Dave Holland and Quincy Jones to name a few. Now known for his own drumming chops and unique style, Zeke Martin has carved out his own musical path which has led him to create a fresh funk-jazz style that he explores with his band on "The Zeke Martin Project 4" which just won Best Jazz CD at the New England Music Awards. When Zeke and his band join Julie to share their music, it's a hip funky-farm thang.
Visit the Zeke Martin Band website.
Matt Savage/Piano
Hoo Kim/Bass
Nahum Corona/Drums
At age 19, pianist Matt Savage has already been connected with some of the biggest names in jazz from the time he was first labeled a "jazz prodigy" at age 8. He has performed (on stage and in jam sessions) with the Ellington All Stars, Chaka Khan, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, The Bad Plus, Arturo O'Farrill, John Pizzarelli, Clark Terry and Chick Corea, just to name a few. Matt who is graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, brings 2 incredibly talented Berklee College graduate performers friends to the farm to join in him making some very special music.
Visit the Matt Savage Collaboration website.
John Vaillancourt/Saxophone
Jerry Sabatini/Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Mike Effenberger/Piano
Bob Simonelli/Bass
The Spontaneous Architects was started in the spirit of the nu-jazz movement, which weaves modern beats and styles into the fabric of improvisational jazz. The ensemble is comprised of strong soloists that all play with a great deal of passion and energy that creates an exciting, engaging experience for the audience. Original music composed by saxophonist John Vaillancourt, a veteran performer who has recorded dozens of CDs as a sideman and leader and has played at jazz festivals and clubs throughout the Northeast. The compositions range from deep funk grooves to world jazz beats, and they're based on interesting yet accessible harmonic structures. The combination of the trumpet, sax, and acoustic bass evoke the classic jazz quintet sound of the hard bop era, yet the band's sound is entirely modern and fresh. Enjoy nu-jazz sounds from the farm.
Visit the Spontaneous Architects website.
Don Davis/Saxophone
Joe Deleault/Piano
Davis and Deleault's music has touched audiences across the globe ranging from individual tours of the U.S. and Europe to sharing the stage with multi-Grammy winning artists including festival venues like the JVC, Montreal, Kool, Berlin, and many others. TV appearances on VH1 and various movie/sountracks. When describing the music of Davis and Deleault, one critic wrote, "Don Davis displayed a mastery of bass clarinet, alto and soprano saxophone, and achieved the same flexibility and excellence at improvisation with different timbres. Joe Deleault played with equal technical mastery and innovation on an instrument that can provide much rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic variety." The duo's recording credits include The Microscopic Septet, LL Cool J, Jon Bon Jovi, Mighty Sam McClain, CJ Chenier, Danzig, Tribute to Monk, and many others. Playin' at DreamFarm with Julie, they celebrate their talents and creative collaboration, and perform selections from their latest CD release "Davis and Deleault."
Visit the Davis and Deleault website.
Michael Shea/Piano
Rodrigo Bonelli/Drums
Jeffrey McAuliffe/Bass
Karas Peyton/Flute/Sax
Formed in late 2008, Two Worlds is a latin inspired jazz collaboration between some of the best musicians on the East Coast. They're original compositions make them stand out from many other groups of the same genre, combining melodic lines with sophisticated jazz harmony and danceable latin grooves from Brazil, Africa and Cuba. 'Stream of Stars', they're debut release, perfectly captures on record the sounds and moods created by the ensemble when they perform live. The members of Two Worlds are some of the most proficient, inspired and experienced improvising musicians playing today. Pianist Michael Shea, drummer Rodrigo Bonelli, bassist Jeffrey McAuliffe, and flute/sax player Karas Peyton visit DreamFarm and fill the atmosphere with the sounds of Two Worlds.
Brian Friedland/Piano
Mike Conners/Drums
Ehud Ettun/Bass
Vivek Patel/Trumpet, Flugel Horn
Rick Stone/Saxophone
Timothy Shneier/Trombone
Composer/pianist and Chicago native Brian Friedland's music displays a relentless creativity and open-mindedness that is quickly evident when one examines his written repertoire. A composer from age 13, his output consists of 8 big band charts, 12 chamber works, a film score, and hundreds of compositions for small and large jazz ensembles. In addition to writing music drawing on mainstream jazz and classical traditions, Friedand's pieces include diverse instrumentations and unusual ideas. Friedland studied with jazz composers Vince Mendoza and Kim Richmond and pianists Shelly Berg, Allan Pasqua, and Danilo Perez. He has a master's degree in jazz composition from New England Conservatory and a bachelor's degree in jazz performance from the University of Southern California. He comes to DreamFarm with a full, rich horn section and lots of amazing ideas to share.
Visit the Brian Friedland website.
Audrey Silver/Vocals
With Joe "Sonny" Barbato/Piano
Audrey Silver is one of the most elegantly creative singers in jazz today. She is known for her smooth, effortless sound and unique approach to the American songbook. Based in New York City, Audrey has performed at the Tanglewood Jazz and at New York's prestigious JVC Jazz Festival. Audrey sings with a style that radiates her warm, generous personality. She also has a unique approach to songwriting and unravels her creative journey during an afternoon at DreamFarm. Together with Julie they sing and talk together about all that jazz.
Visit the Audrey Silver website.Ian Ethan Case/Double Necked-Guitar
Acoustic Double-Neck Guitarist Ian Ethan began a journey into truly uncharted territory when he picked up this seldom-seen 18-string instrument in 2005, two years after leaving the Berklee College of Music. While most who venture to play the instrument are either baffled by or unaware of the possibilities that it offers (its history seems to peg it as more of a grandiose stage prop than a valid musical tool), for him it is simply "the most effective and intuitive means I've found to translate into sound the things I'm hearing in my head." Drawing on a diverse musical background that saw him learning piano, drums, saxophone, electric guitar and bass beginning at the age of five, Ian Ethan's strikingly-unconventional, self-invented approach to the double-neck guitar is both magical to hear and mesmerizing to watch. And while his performances are visually intriguing to say the least, it is not showmanship but rather the sincere desire to accurately communicate the harmonically rich, multi-layered music of his composing (or "discovery", as he prefers to refer to the process) that has impelled him every step of the way. Ian Ethan "unpacks" his craft during his recent visit to DreamFarm providing our audience with unique insight in to his amazing music.
Visit the Ian Ethan Case website.
Sergio Brandao/Guitar
Paul Lieberman/Flute
Maxim Lubarsky/Piano
Ebinho Cardoso/Bass
Bertram Lehmann/Drums
Blending the virtuosity of modern Jazz with his musical roots of Brazil, guitarist and composer Sergio Brandão weaves sophisticated forms and textures into a vibrant, simple fabric of folk traditions. With his ensemble, Banda Lua, Brandão has orchestrated a paean to his homelands rhythmic diversity and fire. Sergio leads a group of authentic musicians on a contemporary exploration of Brazilian musical styles. It was a delight to hear the music of Banda Lua drifting across the landscape of DreamFarm.
Visit the Sergio Brandao website.
Ferdinando Argenti/Piano
Bronik Suchanek/Bass
Bob Savine/Drums
Ferdinando Argenti, Boston-based pianist/keyboardist/ vocalist/ composer/ arranger, was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1954. At age 7, this multi-faceted artist began studying piano until he entered high school, during which time he gained experience playing with Italian rock bands (although in the meantime listening to his father's American swing records ), and even won a national musical contest and appeared on Italian television. He continued to play music while a student of languages at the University of Pisa. In 1984 , he left Europe for the United States, where he furthered his jazz education. During this period, Argenti returned to his native Italy to perform in many jazz concerts with both Italian and American jazz musicians, most notably Chet Baker, Lee Konitz and Kenny Wheele . Among the Italian jazz musicians he played with, we should mention Massimo Urbani, Paolo Fresu, Marcello Rosa, Gianni Basso, Flavio Boltro, among others. Ferdinando Argenti's brilliant jazz piano sound and improvisational style are a composite of Charlie Parker's be-bop, Oscar Peterson's blend of bop and swing, the lyrical approach of Bill Evans and Chet Baker, and some of the harmonic innovations and rhythmic feel of Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea . Argenti's sensitive vocal phrasing and delivery can be largely attributed to his admiration for Frank Sinatra and Chet Baker. Ferdinando share his original music along and Jazzy Italian Popera tunes with our DreamFarm audience.
Visit the Ferdinano Argenti website.
