Carmen Lundy’s 12th CD release, and one of her finest ever, features 8 new originals composed and arranged by Carmen Lundy, and one lone but standout classic, “A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square”.
Her core band of stellar musicians - Anthony Wonsey on piano, Kenny Davis on bass, and Jamison Ross on drums - and special guest artists Oscar Castro-Neves on guitar, Nolan Shaheed on trumpet and flugelhorn, and George Bohanon on trombone, round out this superb collection of new songs. Recorded and mixed by the incomparable Don Murray and mastered by the legendary Doug Sax, this album is sure to win over old and new fans alike.
Performances to look out for and to travel to!
The Annual Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Festival at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. welcomes Carmen and her band back to the Terrace Theatre on May 10th. A Kennedy Center favorite, Carmen will be joined by Anthony Wonsey, Kenny Davis and Jamison Ross. May 12th will present Terri Lyne Carrington's "Mosaic Project", and the evening is sure to be full of surprises!
Joining the capacity crowd at the CD Release event at Studio City-based Jazz Upstairs at Vitello's was the incomparable and inspiring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. What an honor and privilege to be in the presence of this great and courageous man. Thank you to all my fans, friends and family who showed your love and support in the soulful city of LA!
On to Jazz Alley in Seattle April 3 & 4 and The Kennedy Center in D.C. May 10th!
See the full article here on the Press Page - Reviews, and also http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/carmen-lundy-perform...
In addition to the NY dates at The Jazz Standard March 8-11, and the LA dates at Upstairs at Vitello's March 29 and 30, we've just added the legendary Jazz Alley in Seattle, April 3 and 4.
Then see us April 14th at the Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival, May 10 and 12 at The Kennedy Center's Women In Jazz Festival, Wash., D.C., and June 17 at The Playboy Jazz Festival at The Hollywood Bowl in LA!
Keep checking the website for more dates and information.
Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington's new CD called The Mosaic Project has won Best Jazz Vocal Album on the 54th Grammy Awards! Carmen's original song “Show Me a Sign” (which is on her CD “Solamente”), is given a fresh take by Terri Lyne and gives Carmen's vocal performance a new twist. The album features some of the great ladies of Jazz in a collection of inspired originals and new arrangements. Now herself a Grammy Winner for her participation on this project, Carmen is featured on this excellent video showc
We've scheduled CD Release events celebrating the release of "Changes". On the East Coast, join us at The Jazz Standard in NYC, March 8 - 11. Reserve early at http://jazzstandard.net/red/index.html
Then, on March 29 and 30, hear us in Los Angeles at Upstairs At Vitello's http://www.vitellosjazz.com/ This is a rare Los Angeles appearance - be sure not to miss it!
Looking forward to seeing you on one coast or another!
After spending the holiday in Aspen, CO at Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Carmen and the band kick off the New Year with a month-long European tour.
For all those who have been looking for a copy of Night and Day, the 1987 release of all standards featuring Kenny Kirkland, the wait is over! Afrasia Productions, Inc. has reissued this out-of-print, much sought-after CD. Available for the first time after many years, the album contains the original tracks with new artwork created by Carmen Lundy especially for this reissue. And right now, it's available at a special Holiday price!
Carmen is very excited to bring you this classic album on its 25th anniversary with these very special musicians - Kenny Kirkland, Rodney Jones, Curtis Lundy, Victor Lewis, Ricky Ford and Alex Blake.
This reissue precedes Carmen's upcoming CD of all originals (and one arrangement), to be released on February 7, 2012.
