FEBRUARY NEWS

Hello Friends,

As we begin a new year, we are embarking on a new journey, a journey, which we hope, will be filled with creativity, learning and collaboration.

What inspires us in our musical journey

Success is often viewed as a destination, but it is the journey that makes it exceptional. We, in our own journey, are inspired by our love and passion for music, by a vibrant music and art scene of many kinds, by our close collaborative of musical artists, supporting friends, and by our desire to produce a quality musical experience to constantly continue in our pursuit of excellence and enjoyment.

 HAPPENINGS

LB Jazz +One

• As a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, LB is creating new soundscape and compositions (edm, DnB, techno, dubstep, house, downtempo) that reflect his musical sensibility while using state-of-the art music production technology. LB Jazz +One and Mïxte BeaTz can be heard on  www.reverbnation.com/laurentbass

• We will be adding a new dimension to some of our electronic compositions as we develop new collaborations and incorporate voice elements from exciting lead vocalists from the Philadelphia area.

• As a forerunner in the live performance & electronic music genre, LB Jazz + One is constantly expanding its classic and contemporary jazz repertoire with his signature style. We are working on new arrangements and tunes, infusing electronic elements to live tenor and soprano saxophone performances.

• Ableton User Group Meet Up at Drexel University URBN Center:  LB attended their January Meet Up, along with many other fellow musicians interested in Ableton Live, music production and performance, and independent musicians and producers interested in sharing their knowledge and experience. The goal of the group is to create a community around music making and performance through the sharing of ideas and projects.

Mélange Jazz Collective

Mélange Jazz Collective’s cohesive – and unique sound – combines a diverse range of musical backgrounds and styles, with each musician bringing to the band a lifetime of learning, listening, practicing and performing experience.

We’re happy to announce that Bert Harris, contra bass and electric guitar player with Mélange – and a fixture on the Philadelphia world beat and jazz scene for many years – has recently composed several original compositions. We invite you to come and listen to Bert’s funky, soulful and upbeat compositions at Mélange Jazz Collective’s next performances.

Mélange Jazz Collective at Manayunk Brewery – saxophonist Laurent Bass, vocalist Shane V. Alexander, guitarist Steve Strawitz, bassist Bert Harris, drummer Kimpedro Rodriguez

Mélange Jazz Trio at Aqua Restaurant – with Pianist Walter Runge

Bert Harris, contra bass and electric guitar player

Industry Networking & Educational Events:

• Attended 2014 PHLCVB Annual Luncheon at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom (www.discoverphl.com)

• Attended Meeting Professionals International (www.pampi.org), Philadelphia Chapter’s MPI After 5 event hosted at Sonesta Hotel in December and at the Courtyard, Navy Yard in January.

• “I Feel Valued: The Customer/Client Experience” by Shapiro Communications (www.shapirocommunications.com) held at the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

We have several engagements for private, social and corporate events scheduled during the next few months for our solos, trios and quartets, however, we hope that you can join us and enjoy exciting live performances and good conversations at some of our musicians’ public performances. Here is our current schedule:

Saturday February 7, InLiquid Art & Design Benefit v.15,  LB Jazz + One with Mïxte BeaTz, VIP Reception, www.inliquid.org

Saturday February 14, In-Dustries: Valentine Day with Weez The Peeples, 1020 Pine Street, 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Saturday February 28, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, www.londongrill.com/paris-wine-bar/ 9:00pm – 12:00am.

Sunday March 1, Mélange Jazz Collective, quartet, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, www.manayunkbrewery.com/  Sunday Live Jazz Brunch, 10:30am – 2:30pm.

Saturday March 28, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm – 12:00 am.

Sunday April 12, Mélange Jazz Collective, quartet, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch.

Weez The Peeple at Industry -– saxophonist Laurent Bass, percussionist Karen Smith, bassist Bert Harris

Enjoy the rest of the season!

Warm wishes.

Danielle

– Let the music speak for itself  –