Season’s Greetings to all!

Ending the year on a high note –

2016 marked our 10^th anniversary. It was an inspiring year, filled with exciting musical happenings! As the year draws to a close, we wish to thank you for your support of our music and entertainment services.

Our artists shined in their performances throughout the year – from stage appearances at music venues and restaurants to private performances for social celebrations and corporate events. Here are a few moments that made our year memorable:

• We brought our entertainment and musical talent to many exciting returning events – and new ones.
• Expanded our collective’s musical collaborations to include talented local artists and additional instruments.
• LB’s new Yanagisawa professional tenor sax brings his collaborative and solo performances to a new level.
• Run live performances of original electro compositions by LB & MïxT BeatZ (incorporating Ableton Live, live instruments and field recording), at art and cultural events –  InLiquid v16 Benefit, Fleisher Art Memorial Founder’s Award , and private events.
• Attended the CD Release Party in October for “For the Love of Germantown”, a Jazz project by Philadelphia Jazz Project in collaboration with Germantown United CDC that includes a track by Mélange Jazz Collective performing bassist Bert Harris’s original composition “Sunday Sermon on Mars.”
• Played for a special wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at World Café Live at The Queen Wilmington. As all the elements of the wedding celebration came together – personalized music repertoire and performance by Mélange Jazz Collective Trio –  it was truly a wonderful and magical experience, musically and in every way.

Our Musical Artists –

Mélange Jazz Collective (http://www.lbentertainmentintl.com/music/)

Whether the band performs on the local jazz scene or at special events, Mélange is known for its fresh artistic interpretation and contemporary arrangements of Jazz standards in addition to performing original compositions. Mélange Jazz Collective is a fusion of individual musical talents who all share a common love for jazz and combines a diverse range of musical backgrounds and styles inspired from Jazz, Latin, funk, blues, world, reggae, new music to classical.

The collective performs as duos, trios, quartets, or as larger ensembles with a selection of instrumentation (drums, horns, percussion, jazz guitar, jazz violin and vocalists).

LB Jazz +One and MïxT BeatZ (https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass)

Laurent LB Bass, with Jazz as his home base, has been pushing the boundaries of music for years. Well-known for his special solo electro-acoustic performances at private events, LB is recognized as a trendsetter who produces sophisticated cross-over genres and upbeat soundscapes through original compositions/remix in electro genre (EDM, DnB, techno, dubstep, house, downtempo) (MïxT BeatZ) and Jazz interpretations (LB Jazz +One) using Ableton Live cutting-edge music production technology. LB’s electro-acoustic acts – inspired by his wide musical experience in Jazz, World, Afro-Cuban, Latin, Electronic, and enhanced by state-of-the art equipment and sound design – integrate live performances on soprano and tenor saxophones (at times with the accompaniment of other live performers) with original electro arrangements.

Performances and Happenings – 

December 1, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/bass/guitar), Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, (public event).

December 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/congas/bass), First Friday, The Bridge, Old City, First Friday Old City Reception.

December 10, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (keyboard/sax/bass), (private function), Davio’s.

December 13, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax, bass, congas), Wister BYOB Jazz Night (public event), 6:00pm – 9:00pm).

December 16, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Friday, The Bridge, Old City, reception.

December 27, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax, bass, congas), Wister BYOB Jazz Night (public event), 6:00pm – 9:00pm).

January 5, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, (public event).

January 8, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am – 2:30pm (public event)

January 8, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Philadelphia History Museum (private event)

January 17, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax, bass, congas), Wister BYOB Jazz Night (public event), 6:00pm – 9:00pm).

January 28, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

February 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, (public event).

February 5, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am – 2:30pm (public event).

February 25, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event).

March 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, (public event).

March 5, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am – 2:30pm (public event).

March 7, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, private event, Pennsylvania Convention Center.

 March 25, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

March 31, 2017, LB Jazz +One & MïxT BeatZ, solos, (private function), Union League

April 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am – 2:30pm (public event).

May 7, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am – 2:30pm (public event).

May 12, 2017, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax, bass, keyboard), (private function).

May 14, 2017, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/keyboard/bass), (private function).

June 4, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am – 2:30pm (public event).

Upcoming Industry and Networking Events – 

Harvard Alumni Association – Global Networking Night, January 11, Pennsylvania 6

MPI PHL, Monthly meeting, January 18,  Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue.

Independent Seaport Museum, Event Planner Open House, January 19.

Jingle Jam 2017, January 25, presented by HSMAI and ILEA Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Downtown Marriott.

Love is in the Air, February 23, 6:00pm – 8:30pm, The Horticulture Center.

2016 Musical Moments –

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year! We look forward to sharing our music and happenings with you in 2017.

LB Entertainment Team

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert.

Temple University

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

LB Entertainment LLC

November News and Highlights

A word of thanks!

A huge thanks to all our friends, supporters, partners and music lovers for their wonderful support of our music and entertainment over the year!

A special thanks to our musician friends and artists for their collaboration and for creating and sharing the beauty of music.

Music Agenda and Upcoming Events

November 18, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet (sax/bass/keyboard/drums), Bala Golf Club, Jazz Night, http://www.balagolfclub.com/ (private event)

November 19, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

December 1, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/bass/guitar), Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/ (public event)

December 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/congas/bass), First Friday, The Bridge, Old City, http://bridgeonrace.com/

December 10, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (keyboard/sax/bass), (private function), Davio’s, https://davios.com/phil

December 16, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Friday, The Bridge, Old City, http://bridgeonrace.com/

January 5, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/ (public event)

January 28, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

February 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/ (public event)

February 25, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

March 2, , Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/ (public event)

March 25, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

March 31, 2017, LB Jazz +One & MïxT BeatZ, solos, (private function), Union League http://www.unionleague.org/

May 12, 2017, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax, bass, keyboard), (private function).

May 14, 2017, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/keyboard/bass), (private function).

Please check our Reverbnation Musician Page for calendar updates, https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass

Event Industry Calendar

November 23, ILEA (International Live Event Association), Annual November Breakfast Meeting, http://ileaphila.com/

November 23, PHLCVB (Pennsylvania Convention Visitors Bureau), Annual luncheon, http://www.discoverphl.com/

December 7, MPI Philadelphia Chapter, Holiday after 5, http://mpiphl.org/

Celebrate the holidays!

High Notes for a Perfect Day: A Wedding Celebration

We recently had the pleasure to perform Live for the wedding ceremony and cocktail reception for a very delightful couple – and music lovers – at the iconic World Café Live at the Queen, in Wilmington World Cafe Live Wilmington

The first of our high notes featured our Jazz duet (bass, keyboard) who performed during the musical prelude as the first guests arrived and continued through the processional in the Olympia Room, beautifully illuminated by the glow of a late autumn sunset.

“It might be you”, a specially selected song performed solo on soprano sax marked the entrance and presentation of the bride. The lighting of the candles by the bride and groom followed as our keyboard soloist performed a creative arrangement of Beyoncé’s Ave Maria.

During the recessional, Mélange Jazz Trio performed a resounding “I can’t stop loving you”, by Kem, one of the couple’s favorite artist and song.

The cocktail reception was held on the Balcony where guests enjoyed the cool sounds of Mélange performing a mix of jazz, blues and reggae.

A DJ provided the entertainment during the reception that took place on the first floor.

It was an absolute pleasure to work closely with the bride and groom for over 6 months and to learn about their music preferences and about their vision for their wedding. Our close collaboration with them, with our talented versatile musicians, and our coordination with the venue helped make this occasion a very special and memorable day.

Mélange Jazz Collective’s artists:

Laurent Bass: saxophonist, performed solo and with trio.

Bert Harris: bass player, performed with duo and trio.

Walter Runge: keyboardist, performed solo, with duo and trio.

Jazz Corner

“For the Love of Germantown”

We are proud and honored to have been a part of Philadelphia Jazz Project/Germantown United CCD’s project and to have Mélange Jazz Collective featured on the album “For the Love of Germantown” with an original composition written by our bass player, Bert Harris. This album is in celebration of the rich culture, diversity and history of Germantown, a Philadelphia neighborhood, home of many renowned past and present performing and visual artists. Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet recorded and performed “Sunday Sermon on Mars”, Bert Harris’s original composition. The piece is dedicated to Sun Ra, a visionary musician, composer and band leader who resided in Germantown for some time.

Mélange’s featured musicians:

Bert Harris, composer and bassist; Laurent Bass, saxophonist; Kimpedro Rodriguez, drummer;  Steve Strawitz, guitarist.

The CD is available for purchase on Germantown United CCD’s website Germantown United CCDor by contacting their office directly http://germantownunitedcdc.org/

Philadelphia Jazz Project http://www.philajazzproject.org/ – Press Release:

Philadelphia is home to strong musical traditions like Jazz, Gospel, DooWop, R&B, Rock and Hip Hop. Our greatest strength has been the unexpected and wonderful blending and swirling of these traditions into new and fascinating musical creations. One place where this magic happens is Germantown. This community in the Northwestern region of Philadelphia was and continues to be a neighborhood rich in culture, history and diversity. Many renowned Philadelphia musicians, writers, visual artists, media makers and dancers grew up, or made their homes in Germantown.

In the Spring of 2016, Philadelphia Jazz Project (PJP) began a collaboration with Germantown United Community Development Corporation [GUCDC] and a group of talented Germantown musicians. The task: To record and produce a compelling CD, as a fundraiser for GUCDC. The goal: To celebrate the historical cultural strength and diversity of the Germantown community.

Three recording studios were used, including Boom Room Studios, Spice House Sound and Germantown’s Rittenhouse Soundworks.  PJP reached out to more than twenty musicians, vocalists and poets seeking participants for this project.

CD Release Party with Germantown United & Philadelphia Jazz Project, Sunday, October 30, 2016

The culminating CD, entitled, “For the Love of Germantown” and released on October 30th 2016, is a compilation of nine great Jazz, Blues and Soul performances of new and classic songs.

Featured artists on the album: Bethlehem & Sad Patrick, DM Hotep (David Middleton), Jim Dragoni, John Blake & Steve Giordano Duo, Karen Smith, Kunu Bi, Mélange Jazz Collective, Rob Henderson, Tony Williams & Dave Posmontier.

Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving and a Happy Holiday Season.

Danielle

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple University

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT LLC

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

Greetings!

Autumn brings a cool vibe to the event season in the city! We’re excited to be returning and performing at some of our favorite venues – and to discover new ones – for live stage performances, or to add a special musical experience to a celebration or to a corporate event.

We’re equally excited about the opportunity to perform in some of Philadelphia area’s best and unique venues for events of many kinds, from private events to go-to spots for music: Sunday Jazz brunches, wedding ceremony and wedding cocktail receptions, corporate signature events, gala benefits, holiday receptions, Jazz Night at a golf club, live performances at Jazz venues and cafés, and at a newly opened gem of a restaurant in our Old City neighborhood.

Upcoming Events and Performances

October 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet (bass/sax/drums/jazz guitar) Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ 10:30am-2:30pm (public event)

October 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (guitar/sax/bass), Cars & Cigars 2016 (private function), The Capital Grille, King of Prussia, http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/home

October 20, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (bass/sax/guitar), A Taste of Ardmore, http://www.tasteofardmore.com/  5:30pm – 9:00pm (public event)

October 25, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/upright bass/percussion), WISTER BYOB, Old City, http://wisterbyob.com/ 6:00pm – 9:00pm (public event)

October 26, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/keyboard/bass), The College of Physicians, http://www.collegeofphysicians.org/ , http://cbdevents.com/ (private event)

October 28, Bert Harris Trio (bass/percussion/sax), Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

November 3, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/guitar/bass), Penn Law (private function).

November 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet (sax/keyboard/drums/bass), Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ 10:30am-2:30pm (public event)

November 11, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio and Soloists, World Café Live at the Queen, Wilmington, http://queen.worldcafelive.com , wedding ceremony and cocktail reception (private event)

November 18, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet (sax/bass/keyboard/drums), Bala Golf Club, Jazz Night, http://www.balagolfclub.com/ (private event)

November 19, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

December 1, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/bass/guitar), Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/ (public event)

December 10, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (keyboard/sax/bass), (private function), Davio’s, https://davios.com/phil

March 31, 2017, LB Jazz +One & MïxT BeatZ, solos, (private function), Union League http://www.unionleague.org/

May 14, 2017, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/keyboard/bass), (private function).

Event Services

LB Entertainment’s collective of talented, creative and professional musical artists will set the vibe to any party. From the sophisticated sounds of modern jazz at a private reception played by one of our jazz ensembles or a cocktail hour enhanced by electro inspired live music, we make it easy to entertain.

To help create flawless, innovative and enjoyable events is at the heart of LBE’s experience.

Checklist to consider before booking entertainment:

Music can make a big difference. It can create a special atmosphere; set the tone and elevate the feel of an event; strengthen connections to each other and make the occasion more pleasurable and memorable. And, choosing the right music is as important as selecting the right location or venue, as guests will remember the experience. Here are six factors you should consider and research prior to selecting and booking entertainment:

What is the theme and purpose of the event?

Where will the event be located (landmark building, hotel, tent, convention center, music venue, etc.) and what are the logistics of the venue sound-wise and visually?

What type of entertainment will enhance your concept?

What is the audience demographic?

Will there be any speeches?

What is the budget allocated for entertainment?

Gathering these elements will help visualize the overall event and help determine how music will fit into it.

The holiday season is around the corner. Make your holidays memorable!

 Musical Artists

MïxT BeatZ and LB Jazz +One –

MïxT BeatZ and LB Jazz +One perform a blend of seamlessly eclectic electro sets with vibrant organic sounds of tenor or soprano saxophone and other instrumentation (original compositions and remix by Laurent Bass). Available as solo or duo.

Mélange Jazz Collective –

Mélange’s collective experience spans multiple musical styles and cultural and ethnic backgrounds, from Jazz to Latin, funk, reggae, new music, gospel to world beat music. Whether the band is performing on the local jazz scene or at special events, Mélange is known for its fresh artistic interpretation and contemporary arrangements of Jazz standards in addition to performing original compositions.

Our musical options are tailored to individual needs and Mélange can perform as duets, trios, quartets or larger ensembles depending upon the event requirements.

Jazz and Classical Soloists –

Other musical options featuring classical and jazz genres soloists are also available.

Gallery

Mélange at Wister BYOB

Visiting New Orleans

Mélange performing at A Taste of Ardmore

Cars & Cigars, Capital Grille King of Prussia

Mélange Jazz Collective Collection

Thank you so much for your interest and support of our music.

All best wishes,

Danielle

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple University

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT LLC

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

WELCOME!

We hope that you all had a wonderful summer! Summer vibes may have ended but we’re excited about the vibrant fall season in our area, filled with many autumn events and happenings of every kind.

THE ART OF ENTERTAINING –

We are honored to have the opportunity, throughout the year, to partner with many amazing event associates and clients and feature our music and musical artists at several of their new or recurring events.

We admire the creativity, inspiration and aesthetic vision that planners use to showcase their events that produce special and memorable events. Recurring events require adding new elements, time after time, to produce meaningful and entertaining experiences. Not only are planners showcasing their own creativity, but they are also engaging the creativity of other professionals involved. For us and our musical artists, this means bringing and delivering the best in music to enhance a gala, fundraiser, ceremony or wedding cocktail reception, cultural programming or to a corporate event.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES – 

Join us to kick off our fall music season! We’re pleased and grateful to be back at some of our favorite venues. Here are some of our scheduled performances:

September 24, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

September 29, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (private function), The Capital Grille, King of Prussia, http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/home

October 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ 10:30am-2:30pm (public event)

October 20, Mélange Jazz Collective, A Taste of Ardmore (public event), http://www.tasteofardmore.com/ , 5:30pm – 9:00pm.

October 28, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

November 3, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (private function).

November 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ 10:30am-2:30pm (public event)

November 11, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, World Café Live at the Queen, Wilmington, http://queen.worldcafelive.com  (wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, private event)

November 18, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Bala Golf Club, Jazz Night, http://www.balagolfclub.com/ (private event)

November 19, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am (public event)

December 1, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/ (public event)

December 10, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (private function), Davio’s, https://davios.com/phil

March 31, 2017, LB Jazz +One & MïxT BeatZ, (private function), Union League http://www.unionleague.org/

May 14, 2017, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (private function).

 (Our calendar is updated on a regular basis. Please check our Reverbnation Musician Page for updates, https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass)

OUR MUSICAL ARTISTS –

LB Jazz +One and MïxT BeatZ (https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass)

Laurent LB Bass, with Jazz as his home base, has been pushing the boundaries of music for years. Well-known for his special solo electro-acoustic performances at private events, LB is recognized as a trendsetter who produces sophisticated cross-over genres and upbeat soundscapes through original compositions/remix in electro genre (EDM, DnB, techno, dubstep, house, downtempo) (MïxT BeatZ) and Jazz interpretations (LB Jazz +One) using Ableton Live cutting-edge music production technology. LB’s impactful electro-acoustic acts – inspired by his wide musical experience in Jazz, World, Afro-Cuban, Latin, Electronic, and enhanced by state-of-the art equipment and sound design – integrate live performances on soprano and tenor saxophones (at times with the accompaniment of other live performers) with original electro arrangements.

Mélange Jazz Collective (http://www.lbentertainmentintl.com/music/)

Whether the band is performing on the local jazz scene or at special events, Mélange is known for its fresh artistic interpretation and contemporary arrangements of Jazz standards in addition to performing original compositions. Mélange Jazz Collective is a fusion of individual musical talents who all share a common love for jazz and combines a diverse range of musical backgrounds and styles inspired from Jazz, Latin, funk, blues, world, reggae, new music to classical.

The collective performs as duos, trios, quartets, or as larger ensembles with a selection of instrumentation (drums, horns, percussion, jazz guitar, jazz violin and vocalists).

CAUSES WE CARE ABOUT –   

Below are a few causes we hold dear and near to us and which we have been proud to support over the years through our music entertainment and services with sponsoring, volunteering, contributing, teaching, coaching or mentoring contributions.

Arts and Culture:  Promote and support the creativity and development of musical artists and support some of our region’s major art and cultural organizations with their projects and initiatives, such as InLiquid, Painted Bride, Clef Club of Jazz, Fleisher Art Memorial, Friends of Independence, BalletX.

Education: Support local and national educational institutions and industry organizations through sponsoring, teaching and mentoring students and young professionals in business/international trade and music (Adjunct Faculty at Penn State; providing entertainment at Fleisher Art Memorial, International Live Special Entertainment (ILEA), Meeting International Professionals (MPI, Philadelphia Chapter), MPI/PHLCVB).

Charitable Organizations: Support and contribute to special fund-raising events for some of our area’s nonprofit organizations such as Make a Wish Foundation, One Simple Wish Charity, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, ActionAIDS, Gift of Life Family House, Shriners Hospitals for Children.

GALLERY – 

For all inquiries about our artists, rates and availability, please contact us at Danielle@LBEntertainmentintl.com or call us.

Thank you for your continued support of our entertainment and Live music. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming shows or private events.

With warm regards,

Danielle

LB ENTERTAINMENT LLC

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple University

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

JUNE – JULY NEWS & HAPPENINGS

Summer greetings from all of us at LB Entertainment!

Summer is in full swing and Philadelphia summer scene is more vibrant than ever – from recreational to cultural happenings to The 2016 National Democratic Convention.

 PROJECTS

Summer is the perfect time to pursue new music projects – or finish some. For Laurent, creating his own authentic and unique samplings for his electronic music compositions has been one of his special summer projects.

Capturing nature’s sounds through field recording – Today’s audience is seeking different listening experience and artists are seeking to create their own authentic mix of samples – by merging processed field recordings with synthesizer improvisations.

Our recent trips to Acadia Natural Park in Maine and to Cape May provided the perfect landscape for our field recording project…. the inspiring beauty of the Park and its trails, the sound of waves crushing on the coast or along the shore in Cape May.

Related Links:

https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/art-of-field-recording/

https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass – Cape May Point, original composition and performance by Laurent Bass

EVENT SERVICES –  http://www.lbentertainmentintl.com/

It’s never too early to plan for the perfect event for fall/winter and holiday season.  And no party is complete without entertainment! When planning an upscale cocktail mixer, a family celebration, a holiday celebration or a corporate gathering – at one of our area’s idyllic venues, or in the intimate setting of your home –  live music will set the tone for the ultimate entertaining experience.

Whether you’re hosting a small intimate gathering or a large scale reception, our dedicated team of industry professionals and performers have one goal in common: to help you create an innovative and memorable event.

Our Musical Talent

As a boutique entertainment platform, LB Entertainment offers a variety of musical genres performed by top professional musical artists. Check our sample collection at https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass or at http://www.lbentertainmentintl.com/music/

LB Jazz +One and MïxT BeatZ

LB is known as a trendsetter and entertainer who creates sophisticated and upbeat soundscapes through original compositions/remix in electro genre (EDM, DnB, techno, dubstep, house, downtempo) (MïxT BeatZ) and jazz (LB Jazz +One) using cutting-edge music production technology. LB’s special electro-acoustic performances, enhanced by state-of-the art equipment and sound design, integrate his live performance on soprano, tenor saxophone (with the option of additional live performers) with original electro arrangements.

Mélange Jazz Collective

Mélange Jazz Collective is a fusion of individual musical talents who all share a common love for jazz and combine a diverse and rich range of musical backgrounds and styles inspired from jazz, Latin, funk, blues, world and new music. Mélange is available as duos, trios, quartets, or larger ensembles with a selection of instrumentation (drums, horns, percussion, jazz guitar, jazz violin

For all entertainment inquiries, please contact us at Danielle@lbentertainmentintl.com or call us at 215.629.1791.

 EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES

(Please check our Reverbnation Page for regular performance updates https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass)

We’re very grateful to the many local establishments for their support of live music and Jazz. Special thanks to Paris Wine Bar http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/,  Warmdaddy’s  http://www.warmdaddys.com/ , Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant  https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/  for supporting live music – and the arts – and welcoming our musicians.

June 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm – 7:15pm – http://www.warmdaddys.com/  (public event)

June 3, Laurent Bass and MïxT BeatZ, Fleisher Memorial Founder’s Award, http://fleisher.org/event/27th-founders-award-celebration/ (private event)

June 10, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm – 12:00am – http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/  (public event)

June 22, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (private event)

July 10, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/, 10:30am-2:30pm (public event)

October 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ 10:30am-2:30pm (public event)

October 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/ (public event)

November 3, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour 6:00pm-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/ (public event)

November 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ 10:30am-2:30pm (public event)

November 11, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, World Café Live at the Queen, Wilmington, http://queen.worldcafelive.com  (private event)

November 18, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Bala Golf Club, Jazz Night, http://www.balagolfclub.com/ (private event)

 Gallery  

Laurent Bass, Fleisher Art Memorial Founder’s Award, June 3

Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Manayunk Brewery Jazz Brunch, July 10

Paris Wine Bar, Bert Harris Trio, June 10, Photo courtesy Kenny White Photography

Laurent Bass and Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, May 21 – Art Sanctuary

Bert Harris and Mélange Jazz Trio, private event, Marriott Downtown, June 22

Thank you for your support and interest in our music.

With very best wishes for the remainder of summer,

 Danielle

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple University

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT LLC

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

Member PHLCVB

MAY NEWS AND HAPPENINGS

Happy summer!

Summertime is the perfect time to add live music to many occasions and capture the feeling of the season. Summer music is upbeat, yet laid-back. Whether it’s a special gathering and celebration with friends and family,  a poolside party, a garden party or a cultural event, music will make your event more pleasurable and memorable. Enhancing a summer party experience can be as simple as adding one of our versatile jazz combos or electro performances.

Stage Gear for solo performances:  Making a sound impression

To be able to continuously monitor entertainment and production quality during live performance requires an assortment of equipment for the solo performer.

A solo performer needs to use a system that is technically fully reliable and provides ease of portability, fast setup, simple operation, and is adaptable for expandability.  In his solo electro-acoustic performances with LB Jazz +One and MïxT Beatz, multi-instrumentalist Laurent Bass uses a powerful compact and minimal set up that incorporates state-of-the art stage gear and some of the latest technology in order to create high quality sound and stage performances.

Our solo set up is designed to perform in many applications, from small intimate receptions to large stage performances.

What we use:

BOSE L1 Model II Portable Line Array with Base Module

ABLETON Push 2 Musical Digital Controller

BOSE T1Tone Match Audio Engine Mixer

QSC TouchMix Compact Digital Mixer

KEITH McMILLEN QuNews Midi Keyboard

KEITH McMILLEN SoftStep 2 Foot Controller

SHURE Beta58A Wireless Mic

SHURE Beta 98H/C wireless Mic

LENOVO Laptop

Tenor Saxophone: Vintage H-COUF Superba II

Soprano Saxophone: YANAGISAWA Model S-9930

Upcoming Performances

June 2, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, 6:00pm – 7:15pm – http://www.warmdaddys.com/  (public event)

June 3, Fleisher Memorial Founder’s Award, Laurent Bass and MïxT BeatZ http://fleisher.org/event/27th-founders-award-celebration/ (private event)

June 10, Paris Wine Bar, Bert Harris Trio, 9:00pm – 12:00am – http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/  (public event)

AKADEMIA Updates on LB’s original composition “Feelin’ good”

Radio campaign: http://www.theakademia.com/spinreports/LaurentLBBass-FeelinGood-1B11B.html

Recently attended Events

May 1-7, 2016 – National Travel and Tourism Week 2016

To help celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, members of Philadelphia’s hospitality industry gathered outside of Independence Hall to capture a fantastic photo with NTTW proclamation by Mayor Jim Kenney. We were honored to be a part of this memorable event (Laurent with his tenor saxophone).

View Photo on The Web

May 20, 2016 – Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Greater Philadelphia Chapter Awards Gala, The Logan Hotel http://www.theloganhotel.com/

Congratulations to all 2016 Winners!  http://pampi.org/blog.php?id=56

Gallery

   2016 nATIONAL tRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK – PHOTO BY R. KENNEDY

Mélange Jazz Collective

Laurent Bass/Danielle Rion-Bass, MPI Philadelphia Chapter, Awards Gala, The Logan Hotel

Mélange Jazz Collective, Private Reception, Henri Jordan Center

LB’s Outstanding Achievement in Media/Akademia Global Spin Report

LB’s Production Studio

Thank you for your support of our music.

Danielle

Danielle Rion-Bass

LB Entertainment LLC

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

Member PHLCVB

APRIL NEWS AND HAPPENINGS

Welcome to our latest news updates and ongoing conversations about our music, projects, entertainment and Philadelphia Jazz scene! Find out more about Mélange Jazz Collective’s musical sound, track recording, our upcoming performances, previews and where to find some of the best Jazz spots across the city.

Mélange Jazz Collective – Exploration and creation of musical sounds

Mélange Jazz Collective’s distinctive sound fuses different musical styles and backgrounds as varied as Jazz, blues, Latin, reggae, funk, new music, gospel, world. Music groups form for a variety of reasons – musical relationships, friendships and desire to perform together – but the group’s sound grows out of an agreement, explicit or tacit, among the members about a collective’s musical strategy or direction, and an acceptable musical outcome – and where the sound of the group is greater than the sum of its parts. Members of Mélange Jazz Collective have performed together for over 10 years and have collaborated on several music projects for many years.  Their unique sound is the result of a long creative journey together that keeps developing.  Mélange’s cohesive sound reflects the collective’s close musical collaboration, history, group dynamics, improvisation, where each member expresses his individual voice and strives to engage the others to create a unified sonic texture.

“The joy of performing lies in the unexpected discovery of a new way of interpreting a tune, or in experiencing a spontaneous interaction between group members in the course of the performance that might take the tune in an unusual direction. Ultimately, a collective, informed and inspired improvisational experience might actually be considered even more successful if it leads into a kind of spontaneous musical arrangement, albeit one that is fleeting and unrepeatable. Progress might be measured by an ever-increasing number of these “arrangements” as we continue to perform together”. Steve Strawitz, Mélange Jazz Collective’s guitarist/violinist.

Recording Session for Germantown Recording Sessions Project

Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet recently recorded a great new original composition “Sunday Sermon on Mars” written by Mélange’s bassist Bert Harris.

Bassist: Bert Harris

Saxophonist: Laurent Bass

Guitarist: Steve Strawitz

Drummer: Kimpedro Rodriguez

“This is a project stemming from jazz musicians who are located in the Germantown area or who have roots in the Germantown area. It is a homage to those musicians. The tune we recorded “Sunday Sermon on Mars” is an homage to Sun Ra who lived in Germantown for decades and the Sun Ra Arkestra still has its roots there.” Bert Harris

The recording is part of the Germantown Recording Sessions. The greatly anticipated cd will include a number of musical artists from Philadelphia and will be released in the fall.

Preview upcoming performance at Fleisher Memorial

We are honored to be invited to attend and perform for Fleisher Memorial 27th Founder’s Award Celebration with the sound of LB’s solo electro-acoustic jazz act, MïxT BeatZ.

27th Founder’s Award Celebration

http://fleisher.org/event/27th-founders-award-celebration/

On Friday, June 3, 2016, Fleisher supporters, faculty, students, and friends will present Dr. Dennis W. Creedon with the 27th annual Founder’s Award.

The Founder’s Award recognizes individuals whose significant commitment to providing access to the arts, promoting excellence in creative expression, and enriching Philadelphia’s cultural resources reflects the values of our founder, Samuel S. Fleisher.

Purchase tickets to the celebration or make a sponsorship gift …

About the recipient:
Dr. Dennis W. Creedon is Superintendent of New York’s Mahopac Central School District. Previously, he was an Assistant Superintendent and Deputy Chief Academic Officer in the School District of Philadelphia, where he oversaw the Office of Academic Enrichment and Support. For 10 years, Dr. Creedon was the Director of the Central Office of Arts Education.

As a classroom teacher, he developed the award winning literacy-based Sounds of Learning program for Opera Philadelphia, which led to his special assignment at the opera for 10 years. The program celebrated its 24th year in 2015. In recognition for his work with the Opera, Dr. Creedon received the Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Superintendent of the Schools and the President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.

Dr. Creedon was the lead investigator of a successful four-year 1.2 million dollar U.S. Department of Education grant to study the impact of arts integration on literacy development. The study realized a 13 to 21% gain in proficient and advanced scores in reading in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment for the treatment schools as compared to the control schools. In addition, there was a statistically significant reduction in absenteeism and suspensions among boys in the treatment schools.

Dr. Creedon has presented at local, state, and national conferences on integrative arts pedagogy, stress management, assessment theory, empowering at-risk students, and literacy issues. In 2014, Education Week identified him as a national “Leader to Learn From.”

Upcoming Performances

Public appearances:

May 5, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, 6:00pm – 7:15pm – http://www.warmdaddys.com/

May 15, Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, 10:30am – 2:30pm – https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/

June 10, Paris Wine Bar, Bert Harris Trio, 9:00pm – 12:00am – http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/

June 2, Warmdaddy’s, Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, 6:00pm – 7:15pm – http://www.warmdaddys.com/

Private events:

May 13, Private Events, Mélange Jazz Collective Trios

May 14, Private Events, The Hyatt at the Bellevue

June 3, Fleisher Memorial Founder’s Award, Laurent Bass and MïxT BeatZ

Best places to listen to live jazz in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has a vibrant and thriving jazz scene – that continues to grow – and can be experienced and enjoyed in many venues, from intimate clubs and restaurants, private salons to large concert halls. Here is a partial list of some of the best destinations to listen to live jazz music across the city:

http://www.visitphilly.com/itineraries/philadelphia/top-places-to-listen-to-live-jazz-music-in-philadelphia/

Time – http://www.timerestaurant.net/

SOUTH – http://www.southrestaurant.net/

Chris Jazz Café – http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/

Relish – http://www.relishphiladelphia.com/

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts – https://www.kimmelcenter.org/

Warmdaddy’s – http://www.warmdaddys.com/  (Mélange Trio/Quartet, May 5, June 10)

Paris Bistro – http://www.parisbistro.net/

Heritage – http://heritage.life/

Paris Wine Bar – http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ –

(Bert Harris Trio, June 8)

World Cafe Live – http://www.visitphilly.com/music-art/philadelphia/world-cafe-live/

Sassafras Bar – http://www.visitphilly.com/restaurants-dining/philadelphia/sassafras-bar/

Bob and Barbara’s – http://www.bobandbarbaras.com/

M Restaurant – http://www.mrestaurantphilly.com/live-jazz/

Volver – http://philadelphia.volverrestaurant.com/

La Peg – http://lapegbrasserie.com/info/

Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant – https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ (Mélange Quartet, May 15)

LaRose Jazz Club – 5531 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Jerry’s Bar – http://www.jerrysbarphilly.com/

The Saloon – http://www.saloonrestaurant.net/#!facilities/c66t

Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – http://www.philamuseum.org/

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz – http://clefclubofjazz.org/

Friday Night Jazz at Woodmere Art Museum – http://woodmereartmuseum.org/

Painted Bride – http://www.paintedbride.org/

Jazz Festival – Exit Zero Jazz Festival, Cape May – http://www.exit0jazzfest.com/

 Music Industry Events

• Ableton https://www.ableton.com/ Partnership with Drexel University, April 22, 2016 –https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ableton-university-tour-drexel-university-tickets-22515769272.  Presentation of Ableton Live new features and capabilities on how to compose and perform electronic music in an organic way. Laurent received Ableton Live Producer Certificate from Dubspot http://www.dubspot.com/ in New York and incorporates Ableton’s   state-of-the art technology in his electro-acoustic compositions and performances.

• Loop 2016: The summit for music makers returns to Berlin.  We’re planning to attend Loop Summit 2016 in Berlin in November. The summit focuses on the topics of music, technology and creative practices and is a unique opportunity to meet global like-minded music makers, get inspired and expand one’s creative horizons.  https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/loop-summit-returns-to-berlin/

 Meeting & Special Event Industry

• MPI-Philadelphia Chapter – 2016 PAMPI Prom and Awards Gala, May 20, 2016 – The Logan Hotel http://pampi.org/ –  http://www.theloganhotel.com/
• ISES Philadelphia April Meeting, April 27, 2016 –  Chubb Hotel & Conference Center formerly ACE 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. http://isesphila.com/

Gallery

Gratefully,

Danielle

Danielle Rion-Bass

LB ENTERTAINMENT LLC

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple University

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

PHL Welcomes U Certified Hospitality Professional

Member PHLCVB

www.LBEntertainmentintl.com

MARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Our concept of entertainment is to create a culture of musical experiences and enjoyment for our guests, whether we are performing at a music venue or at a special event.

Music Trends

Trends in 2016 music entertainment suggest that there is a greater desire for Live music either in distinct genres, or in electronic music – by integrating more live elements. Another trend is that artist booking will focus on cross- genre appeal and cutting-edge acts pushing the boundaries, and will demand superior performances for distinct genres.

Our Performers

LB Jazz +One and MïxT BeatZ (https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass)

Laurent LB Bass, with Jazz as his home base, has been pushing the boundaries of music for years. LB is known as a trendsetter who creates sophisticated cross-over genres and upbeat soundscapes through original compositions/remix in electro genre (EDM, DnB, techno, dubstep, house, downtempo) (MïxT BeatZ) and jazz interpretations (LB Jazz +One) using cutting-edge music production technology. LB’s impactful electro-acoustic acts – inspired by his wide musical experience in Jazz, World, Afro-Cuban, Latin, Electronic, and enhanced by state-of-the art equipment and sound design – integrate live performances on soprano, tenor saxophone and other live performers with original electro arrangements.

Press release:

“Laurent LB Bass’s new single ‘Feelin’ Good’ welds virtuoso saxophone and harmonica performances to an electro-style drum-bass framework, and the result is one of the grooviest instrumentals of the year.” http://www.marquix.tv/features/laurent-lb-bass.html

Mélange Jazz Collective

Whether the band is performing on the local jazz scene or at special events, Mélange is known for its fresh artistic interpretation and contemporary arrangements of Jazz standards in addition to performing original compositions. Mélange Jazz Collective is a fusion of individual musical talents who all share a common love for jazz and combines a diverse range of musical backgrounds and styles inspired from Jazz, Latin, funk, blues, world, reggae, new music to classical.

LB is co-founder of Mélange Jazz Collective and is its lead saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist and blues harmonica player. The collective performs as duos, trios, quartets, or as larger ensembles with a selection of instrumentation (drums, horns, percussion, jazz guitar, jazz violin and vocalists).

Upcoming Performances

Public Appearances

Sunday, March 27 – Live Jazz Brunch, 10:30am-2:30pm, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/  – Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet – Reservations recommended.

Thursday, April 7 – Warmdaddy’s Happy Hour http://www.warmdaddys.com/ 6:15pm-7:15pm, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio.

Friday, April 8 – Paris Wine Bar, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9pm-12am, Bert Harris/Laurent Bass/Karen Smith Trio.

Sunday, April 17 – Live Jazz Brunch, 10:30am-2:30pm, Manayunk Brewery https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet.

Thursday, May 5 – Warmdaddy’s Happy Hour, http://www.warmdaddys.com/, 6:15pm-7:15pm, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio

Sunday, May 15 – Live Jazz Brunch, 10:30am-2:30pm, Manayunk Brewery https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/ Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet.

Private Events

Tuesday, March 22 – Corporate event, Hotel Palomar http://www.hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com/, Mélange Jazz Trio.

Friday, April 15 – Corporate event, Union League http://www.unionleague.org/, LB & MïxT Beatz.

Friday, May 13 – Private events, cocktail receptions, Mélange Jazz Collective.

Saturday, May 14 – Private events, cocktail receptions, soloists, Hyatt at the Bellevue http://philadelphiabellevue.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

Happenings

Radio Station Spin Report

Laurent’s song, ‘Feelin’ Good’, continued to grow in popularity in latest month of heavy rotation on numerous radio stations worldwide. Please click here to view LB’s latest spin report, which now reflects an impressive level of monthly spins: http://www.TheAkademia.com/spinreports/LaurentLBBass-FeelinGood-1B10B.html

Happy Hour at Warmdaddy’s

Mélange Jazz Collective is now featured on the first Thursday of each month at Warmdaddy’s Happy Hour http://www.warmdaddys.com/ – hosted by Michael Tozzi & iJazzGlobal.com http://www.ijazzglobal.com/

Warmdaddy’s is a place to enjoy Southern cuisine and Live Jazz and Blues music and entertainment. For almost a decade, the 100-seat restaurant provides live entertainment every night of the week, from national acts to in-house performances by local artists. Warmdaddy’s is one of Philadelphia’s Live music destinations owned by Robert and Benjamin Bynum. Their other venues include Paris Bistro http://www.parisbistro.net/ and Green Soul in Chestnut Hill, SOUTH http://www.southrestaurant.net/ on Broad Street, and Relish in West Oak Lane – almost all of which feature live jazz or blues.

Recording session

Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet will be recording an exciting new original composition by our bass player Bert Harris with instrumentation including bass, guitar, drums and saxophones. The new recording will be posted on our website in April.

Jazz Appreciation Month

http://creativephl.org/jazz
April is Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia – and around the world – and April 30 has been designated as International Jazz Day by UNESCO. Philadelphia, with its rich history in jazz, is experiencing a vibrant and thriving jazz scene today. Enjoy live performances, panels, films, photography and art exhibitions at various venues throughout the month. We hope that you can join us for some of our performances.

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA)

PIFA is returning to Philadelphia on April 8 – April 23, 2016 http://pifa.org/ with an amazing and innovative array of artistic performances.

Recently attended industry events

GPHSMAI http://gphsmai.org/ – March 10, Dave & Busters http://www.daveandbusters.com/, Impact of DNC 2016 http://www.phldnc.com/ on the Greater Philadelphia area, presented by Julie Coker Graham, President & CEO of PHLCVB and Angela Val, Deputy Executive Director of PHLDNC Host Committee.

The EVENT CENTER Sugar House Casino http://eventsatsugarhouse.com/event-center-philadelphia/ – March 10, Reception celebration and hospitality industry preview of the newly opened Event Center at Sugar House Casino.

PHL Diversity, http://www.discoverphl.com/phldiversity/, African American Museum http://www.aampmuseum.org/ – February 29, 10^th Annual Business Opportunity Networking Luncheon.

Warm wishes for the new season. Happy Spring!

Danielle

Danielle Rion-Bass
International Event Professional
Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple University
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
PHL Certified Hospitality Professional
LB ENTERTAINMENT LLC
www.lbentertainmentintl.com

“Creating shared experience through music”

FEBRUARY NEWS   

 We’re turning 10! Celebrating 10 Years in Music and Event Entertainment.

 As a valued and trusted event entertainment partner, LB Entertainment has provided music entertainment and production services to many leading corporations, music venues, social and special events and at some of the most prestigious venues over the past 10 years.

 We’re excited about the opportunities to add a memorable musical dimension to a special event, musical venue or social event and connecting to the global community. We’re equally excited to work with inspiring musical artists who all share our passion, commitment and vision essential to the success of event entertainment and stage performances.

 It has been an exciting journey and we look to a bright musical future!

ABOUT OUR MUSICIANS

Laurent LB Bass Multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer

LB Jazz +One and MïxT BeatZ

LB is known as a trendsetter who creates sophisticated and upbeat soundscapes through original compositions/remix in electro genre (EDM, DnB, techno, dubstep, house, downtempo) (MïxT BeatZ) and jazz (LB Jazz +One) using cutting-edge music production technology. LB’s special electro-acoustic performances, enhanced by state-of-the art equipment and sound design, integrate live performances on soprano, tenor saxophone and other live performers with original electro arrangements.

 Bio:

Philadelphia-based, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, composer, educator and partner at LB Entertainment (http://www.lbentertainmentintl.com), Laurent LB Bass is at the vanguard of solo live entertainment in electro-acoustic performances and is an active member of the Philadelphia Jazz collective.

LB performs on tenor and soprano sax, clarinet, flute, blues harmonica and Ableton Live Enhanced Digital Audio Workstation (DAWS). He draws his inspiration from a multitude of sources, from his extensive experience and background in Jazz, Latin, World, Classical to Nu Jazz and Electronic Music Production. His original compositions and broad electro-acoustic palette reflect his wide musical background.

LB is recognized in the music and events circle for his creative electro-acoustic jazz solo performances with LB Jazz +One and MïxT BeatZ, in which he integrates live performances on soprano and tenor sax with electronic elements, computer programming and an assortment of instruments. He is co-founder of the band Mélange Jazz Collective and performs as its lead saxophonist. LB has collaborated with many Jazz, Latin and World bands and his musical pursuits have taken him all over the East Coast at live events including Warmdaddy’s, The Kimmel Center, The Mellon Jazz Festival, Penn’s Landing Music Festival, World Café Live, The Painted Bride, in Philadelphia, The Bethlehem Music Festival, the Annual SoNoArts Celebration in So. Norwalk, CT, and at some European events.

LB received Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live program in 2014 from Dubspot New York, premier international electronic music and DJ school. He studied extensively with composer, alto saxophonist and Jazz innovator, Bobby Zankel, with clarinetist and saxophonist Norman David, and with flutist Dr. Cynthia Folio. He recently attended Buster Williams School of Music and completed their Summer Jazz Intensive program. In March 2015, he was awarded the 2015 Akademia Award for best funk/jazz song for his original composition, Feelin Good.

He received his Ed.M from Harvard Graduate School of Education and his B.A. from Temple University.

Influencers: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sony Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Turrentine, Nile Rodgers, Pat Metheny, Nils Petter Movaer, Thievery Corporation.

Feelin’ Good, http://www.theakademia.com/march2015_bestsong_funkjazz.html
http://www.marquix.tv/features/laurent-lb-bass.html
http://blog.dubspot.com/dubspot-student-spotlight-april-2015/

LB & Mélange Jazz Collective Photo Ed Maldonado Photography

Mélange Jazz Collective is a fusion of individual musical talents who all share a common love for jazz and combines a diverse range of musical backgrounds and styles inspired from jazz, Latin, funk, blues, world and new music. Mélange is available as duos, trios, quartets, or larger ensembles with a selection of instrumentation (drums, horns, percussion, jazz guitar, jazz violin and vocalists).

SAMPLE OUR MUSIC    

 Enjoy the musical clips by MïxT BeatZ, Jazz +One and Mélange Jazz Collective on our Reverbnation Musician page https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass, or visit our music page on our website http://www.lbentertainmentintl.com/music/

 REVIEWS

LB Entertainment has received many accolades over the years.  We are quite proud of our reputation, and the honor our clients have given us.  Here are a few of the prestigious reviews that we have earned.

“We had a fairytale wedding. It was absolutely amazing! Your musicians were awesome and you helped to make it completely magical.”

“The most beautiful gift is the one that comes from within. Your music is such a wonderful gift.”

“You are amazing. Such a pleasure to deal with. The tracks are fabulous, and you are most professional, representing premier talent. “

“The gala was very successful and attendance at an all-time high. We would not have been able to produce this extraordinary event without your participation.”

“The entertainment was beyond expectation!”.

“I just wanted to say thanks again for all your help this weekend! I heard terrific reviews from all our staff and some alumni about the music selection.”

“I am so glad we had Mélange for our event… everyone was impressed and they added a wonderful ambience”.

 “Thank you, Laurent, for your spectacular performance and deeply appreciated presence at this year’s Founder’s Award. It could not have been more perfect.”

“Thank you Laurent for the amazing music”

 CONTACT

 Call us today at 215.629.1791 or write to Danielle@LBEntertainmentintl.com. We will be happy to give you more information about our musical artists, instrumentation, pricing and availability or to request a proposal for your upcoming event.

UPCOMING FEBRUARY PUBLIC PERFORMANCES

February 4 – Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Warmdaddy’s Happy Hour, 6-7:15pm, http://www.warmdaddys.com/

February 6 – MïxT BeatZ, InLiquid Benefit, VIP Reception, 4:30pm-7pm, http://inliquid.org/

February 12 – Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9pm-12am, http://www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/

February 28 – Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Manayunk Brewery, Live Jazz Brunch, 10:30am-2:30pm, https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/

 PHOTO GALLERY

Gratefully,

Danielle

Your source of music entertainment for Jazz, electronic, electro-acoustic, and more.

Hello Friends,

Happy Holidays from all of us at LB Entertainment! We’ve been so glad to have the opportunity to perform and share our music entertainment with you in 2015 and are looking forward to more great happenings in the year to come.

 Flashback on 2015 Highlights

• 2015 Best Funk/Jazz Song

“Laurent LB Bass’s new single ‘Feelin’ Good’ welds virtuoso saxophone and harmonica performances to an electro-style drum-bass framework, and the result is one of the grooviest instrumentals of the year.”

 Read the highlights:

http://www.marquix.tv/features/laurent-lb-bass.html
http://www.theakademia.com/march2015_bestsong_funkjazz.html

It has certainly been an eventful past few months as we’ve witnessed LB’s single ‘Feelin’ Good’ rise in popularity on radio across the U.S. and radio stations worldwide and receive high exposure at clubs, raves and special events through global DJ’s.

‘Feelin’ Good’ hit the #1 position on Berkshire Media Group’s collated monthly charts for the months of June and September 2015.

•  ReverbNation Musician Ranking

LB has been ranked consistently among Philadelphia area’s top 10 musicians/performers by Reverbnation in Jazz, Latin Jazz and Electronic genres (https://www.reverbnation.com/laurentlbbass)

• Live Electro-Acoustic Performances

 As a forerunner on the electro-acoustic scene and a performer who bridges the gap between electronic and genres, LB’s solo live electro performances have been entertaining and moving crowds at many kind of events: art, corporate, social, celebrations, music venues, and more.

• Artist & Producer’s April 2015 Spotlight: LB on Dubspot and Ableton Live (http://www.dubspot.com/)

LB received his certificate for Electronic Music Producer from Dubspot in NY, the premier electronic music and DJ school in the world, and is a member of the international electronic music production community. Get to know more about LB as an artist and producer in this April 2015 Dubspot Student Spotlight:

http://blog.dubspot.com/dubspot-student-spotlight-april-2015/

•  Event Entertainment and Production

 LB Entertainment produced many Jazz, Electro-acoustic and Classical performances and soundscapes throughout the year. We are pleased to have the opportunity to entertain audiences for many private corporate and social events, public appearances, and are proud to be a part of and support Philadelphia’s vibrant cultural landscape.

We’re always grateful for our clients’ feedback – and thankful to our gifted musicians. Here is one of our recent testimonials on a performance by Mélange:

“The whole group was an absolute delight last night and everyone here said they loved the performance – so please send them a huge thank you from all of us and that they were wonderful. It was a pleasure working with you as well and I will be sure to contact you in the future if we need another musical performance. “

 Thank you for supporting our music and performers. Have a wonderful holiday season!

Warm wishes from all of us at LB Entertainment and Mélange Jazz Collective.

 Danielle