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Bradley Leighton Inspires Appreciation On His “Music For Life Tour”

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

“You may have never heard the flute played like this until you’ve heard Bradley Leighton,” wrote Susan Frances of JazzReview.com. “He turns the flute into whatever instrument he wants it to be.” A remarkable performer, Bradley Leighton kicks off his summer “Music For Life” tour schedule with fire and flair on June 5^th at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre in Oceanside, CA and continues the journey by being one of the featured artists at the Carlyle Club for the Pacific Coast Jazz All Stars Concert on June 11th. The event hosts a hot line up of musicians that include: Art Sherrod Jr, Ronny Smith, Al Williams III and a special guest appearance by Washington D.C. recording artists, Saltman Knowles. With all of these talented, swinging and funky musicians on one stage it is a guaranteed good time for all. Then on June 13^th Leighton is the featured artist at the Takoma Park Jazz Festival along with five-time Downbeat Best New Artist winner, Jeremy Pelt and the D.C. All-Stars, led by Chuck Redd. For the first time this year, the Takoma Park Jazz Festival will present a free master class with Pelt, Leighton and Redd on their respective instruments. As a Yamaha Performing Artist and flute coach, Bradley is known for his dedication to education in the arts and has developed his own workshop program, “Music For Life,” that was inspired by his own painful experience of almost losing the ability to play the flute due to a serious spinal neck condition. He went to Germany to have an experimental and somewhat risky ADR (artificial disk replacement) operation that changed his life and left him with what he likes to call “a bionic neck.” Bradley shares his deep appreciation and enthusiasm through his music on this concert tour. For more information about the “Music For Life Tour” go to, http://www.BradleyLeighton.com or http://www.PacificCoastJazz.com.

“Music For Life Tour” performance schedule:

June 5 – 7:30 p.m. Sunshine Brooks Theatre, Oceanside, CA, http://www.sunshinebrookstheatre.com

June 11 - 8:00 p.m. Pacific Coast Jazz All Stars Concert at The Carlyle Club, Alexandria, VA, http://www.thecarlyleclub.com

June 13 -1:00 p.m. The Takoma Park Jazz Festival, Takoma Park, MD, http://www.tpjazzfest.org/index.html

June 17 -7:30 p.m. The Greenwich, Cincinnati, OH www.the-greenwich.com

June 18 - 10:00 p.m. Wilbert's Music, Cleveland, OH, http://www.wilbertsmusic.com

June 20 -7:00 p.m. Vonn Jazz, Colombus, OH http://www.vonnjazz.com

June 19 - 7:00 p.m. Juneteenth Ohio Festival, Columbus, OH with Fo/Mo/Deep http://www.juneteenthohio.net/index.htm

June 23 - 7:00 p.m. Cosmopolitan Lounge, Des Moines, IA http://www.800locust.com/lounge/

June 25 - 11:30 a.m. Ames Summer Festival, Ames, IA

June 25 - 7:00 p.m. Java Joe’s, Des Moines, IA www.jjch.com

June 26 - 5:00 p.m. Omaha Summer Arts Festival, Omaha, NE, http://www.summerarts.org/2010prefestival/

July 16 - 7:00 p.m. Coronado Library, Coronado, CA, http://www.coronado.ca.us/

August 7 - 4:00 p.m. Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Festival, Mobile, AL, http://www.gcehjazzfest.com/

September 25 - 11:30 am. Smooth Jazz & High Desert, Adelanto, CA.

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The Green Screen Handbook Brings Reality and Fantasy Together with Cinematic Results

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

An amazing wealth of extensive information that combines historical research, practical application, accurate lighting, shooting and set up for the very first time in one book!

Ventura, CA (PRWEB) March 17, 2010 -- If you want to make movies with green screen compositing technology, The Green Screen Handbook, written by author, producer and motion graphics specialist Jeff Foster, is just for you. Published by Sybex (Wiley) this unique guide is a comprehensive how-to of professional

production techniques, step-by-step instruction, and tips that can save you time and money. Learn when to use green screens instead of blue, find out how the pros operate in professional studios and get amazing results—even on a shoestring budget.

Topics include matting and keying basics; setups using fabric, portable background panels, or paint; lighting and digital camera essentials; broadcast TV hardware switchers; professional HD and major motion picture compositing; multiple-colored screen composites (background, foregrounds, and objects); directing storyboards and talent; working with virtual sets; motion tracking; and much more. A DVD accompanies the book that includes sample footage and all project files for each chapter.

According to Foster, "No one yet has provided this kind of extensive information that combines historical research, practical application, accurate lighting, shooting and set up in one book. My passion for this subject combined with twenty years experience hopefully has resulted in a project that will raise the level of green screen production from the novice to the professional." The Green Screen Handbook retails for $49.99 US and is available at TheGreenScreenHandbook.com and distributed through book retailers worldwide.

ISBN: 978-0-470-52107-6

Publisher: Sybex (Wiley) March 15, 2010

Paperback: 384 pages

"The Green Screen Handbook book has it all: interesting historical notes, edifying technical background, practical pre-production tips, and honest comparisons of various hardware and software tools that can help you in your compositing work. Anyone who is about to tackle a compositing job that involves keying should spend a few hours with Jeff's book first. It'll be time well spent." - Todd Kopriva, Adobe

"Jeff Foster has written the ultimate Green Screen Handbook . . . a must-have educational resource for anyone wanting to learn and master this highly demanded video technique." - Rod Harlan, Layers Magazine

"This is THE handbook for anyone working with green screen. Everything you need to know is covered in detail."- Colin Smith, PhotoshopCAFE

About Jeff Foster

Jeff has been producing and training for traditional and digital images, photography, illustration, motion graphics, and special effects for DV and film for over 20 years. His clients include Tribune Broadcasting, Motorola, Nestle, McDonnell Douglas, FOX Television, Spike TV, Discovery/TLC, Universal Studios, and Disney. His best-selling book title, "After Effects and Photoshop - Animation and Production Effects for DV and Film," provides tips and tricks for creating believable animations and reveals special effects secrets the professionals have been using for years. Jeff has written or contributed to several After Effects and Photoshop books and has been a featured speaker at Macworld, Photoshop World, Adobe MAX and NAB conferences.

Besides corporate and private training Jeff is part of a team of Adobe application instructors at onlineinstruct.com. Jeff can be contacted through his company at: www.pixelpainter.com.

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Tom Braxton’s Endless Highway CD Goes On The Road To Southern California

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

San Diego, CA — October 30, 2009 — Saxophonist and composer Tom Braxton will do two events in the Southern California area to celebrate the October release of his latest CD, Endless Highway, on the San Diego based Pacific Coast Jazz label. The recording has been getting outstanding recognition and airplay throughout the country with special attention to the single hit,“That Wayman Smile.” The song pays homage to his friend and mentor, professional basketball player and bass guitarist, Wayman Tisdale who recently lost his battle with cancer. “That Wayman Smile” was prominently featured in a performance during the induction of Tisdale into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

Braxton will perform that track and other songs from the album as part of his Los Angeles CD release party on Thursday, November 12th at The Wave’s Live Jazz Thursdays held at the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens starting at 6:00 PM. Then on Sunday, November 15th he will celebrate his Orange County CD release at The Cellar in Long Beach as part of the One Soul Jazz Series hosted by U-Nam at 6:00 PM. Braxton who was a long time member of Tisdale’s band has shared the stage with renowned artists including Dave Koz, Rick Braun, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Jeff Golub, Marcus Miller and Luther Vandross along with opening concerts for Norman Brown, Boney James, Dave Brubeck, Cab Calloway, David Benoit and The Crusaders. For more information about the events go to: http://www.TomBraxton.com.

Tom Braxton, Featured on KDAF-TV DFW Close Up Show and Home Grown Concert Performing Tracks From His New Release Endless Highway

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

San Diego, CA — October 30, 2009 — Saxophonist and composer Tom Braxton will be featured on KDAF-TV (The 33 CW), DFW Close Up Show, in Dallas, TX this Sunday, November 1st at 7:00 A.M. His latest CD, Endless Highway, has been getting recognition and airplay throughout the country with special attention to the single hit “That Wayman Smile.” The song pays homage to his friend and mentor, professional basketball player and bass guitarist, Wayman Tisdale who recently lost his battle with cancer. “That Wayman Smile” was prominently featured in a performance during the induction of Tisdale into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

Braxton will perform that track and others on the DFW Morning Show and discuss the upcoming Home Grown Concert/CD Release Party to be held at Lakewood Theater on Thursday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will benefit the Dallas Furniture Bank and will also feature Richmond Punch and The GRITZ. Braxton who was a long time member of Tisdale’s band has shared the stage with renowned artists including Dave Koz, Rick Braun, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Jeff Golub, Marcus Miller and Luther Vandross along with opening concerts for Norman Brown, Boney James, Dave Brubeck, Cab Calloway, David Benoit and The Crusaders

For more information, visit http://dallasfurniturebank.org/savethedate.htm or: http://www.the33tv.com/community/dfwcloseup/. For more information about Tom Braxton, interviews or to hear audio clips visit http://www.TomBraxton.com or contact Joy Foster at SVMediaRelations@gmail.com or 310-487-0048.

Tom Braxton, “That Wayman Smile” from just released CD Endless Highway featured at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Honoring the Late Wayman Tisdale

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

San Diego, CA — October 25, 2009 — Saxophonist and composer Tom Braxton’s song “That Wayman Smile” from his current release Endless Highway was chosen to honor the late Wayman Tisdale during the Annual Induction Banquet Gala for the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. The event was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 also paying tribute to Bob Wills, Steve Pryor, Dr. Stephen Wiley, Olivia Duhon and John C. Wooley.

“That Wayman Smile” has been receiving a tremendous amount of airplay from radio across the country along with his latest CD, Endless Highway, released on the San Diego based Pacific Coast Jazz label on October 6, 2009. Joined by an outstanding array of instrumentalists and vocalists, this recording is a toe-tapping, colorful, groove-oriented excursion with a sophisticated urban flavor that will make you feel like dancing and singing all day long. Endless Highway lifts Braxton to a new level of artistry as he pays homage to his friend and mentor, professional basketball player and bass guitarist, Wayman Tisdale who recently lost his battle with cancer.

Braxton who was a long time member of Tisdale’s band has shared the stage with renowned artists including Dave Koz, Rick Braun, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Jeff Golub, Marcus Miller and Luther Vandross along with opening concerts for Norman Brown, Boney James, Dave Brubeck, Cab Calloway, David Benoit and The Crusaders. He has been featured in media and publications such as JAZZIZ, Smooth Jazz News, CBS’s The Saturday Early Show, BET’s Jazz Central, CNN, NBC’s Inside Stuff and many others. “Creating music that brings people joy is my mission in life,” says Tom. Looks like he has accomplished his mission on Endless Highway. For more information, interviews or to hear audio clips visit http://www.TomBraxton.com or contact Joy Foster at SVMediaRelations@gmail.com or 310-487-0048.

Saltman Knowles Releases Another Exciting New CD, “Yesterday’s Man,” On The Pacific Coast Jazz Label Slated for Street Date of January 26, 2010

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

San Diego, CA — October 21, 2009 — Saltman Knowles, called “a fine example of all that is good in contemporary jazz,” once again stays true to melody and original composition in their latest release on the Pacific Coast Jazz label, Yesterday’s Man. On the heels of their critically acclaimed fifth CD, Return of the Composer, bassist Mark Saltman and pianist William Knowles have produced a sophisticated yet rhythmically driven statement with a fresh point of view that illustrates the importance of combining intricate song craft with introspective emotion. Lori Williams-Chisholm returns to provide what JazzTimes calls “her exquisite wordless vocals” encased in a sultry, smooth sound.
But what makes this release most uniquely distinctive is Victor Provost’s soprano steel pan instrumentation laced throughout the compositions, combining elements of the traditional music of Trinidad with the hard-hitting contemporary jazz swing. This amazing combination of jazz and world music textures is thematic, telling a broader story of the beauty of past traditions blending with a conscious, acoustic future. As Saltman Knowles describes, “Yesterday's man dressed well, and was articulate, well-educated, and less medicated. He had sophisticated tastes, integrity, and a much longer attention span, and most of all he listened to good melodic music. Even yesterday’s gangsters pulled their pants up, and took your money—not your life. Yesterday’s man possessed a lot of qualities that the man of today should be striving for and some of those qualities are on this recording.”
“We’re excited to have the opportunity to represent Saltman Knowles once again after the success of the last CD,” says Donna Nichols, founder and president of Pacific Coast Jazz. “This new disc blends the tradition of jazz, world and contemporary sounds while maintaining a high compositional level of musicianship.” Nichols’ label has teamed up with SV Media Relations for publicity and radio promoter Neal Sapper of New World ”˜N Jazz for access to international media buying and radio promotion. Pacific Coast Jazz, founded in 2003, is an independent jazz label that also offers artist management services. All PCJ artists are distributed worldwide by MVD Audio/Big Daddy Music. For information on Pacific Coast Jazz, visit: www.pacificcoastjazz.com. For more information about Saltman Knowles visit: http://www.SaltmanKnowles.com. For a review copy, interviews or other media issues contact: Joy Foster, svmediarelations@gmail.com.

Tom Braxton, Pacific Coast Jazz Artist, Releases Highly Anticipated CD “Endless Highway” Slated for Street Date of October 6, 2009

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

San Diego, CA — September 14, 2009 — Saxophonist and composer Tom Braxton’s latest release, “Endless Highway,” takes you on the ride of your life. Joined by an outstanding array of instrumentalists and vocalists, this recording is a toe-tapping, colorful, groove-oriented excursion with a sophisticated urban flavor that will make you feel like dancing and singing all day long. “Endless Highway,” His second release on the San Diego-based Pacific Coast Jazz label, lifts Braxton to a new level of artistry as he pays homage to his friend and mentor, professional basketball player and bass guitarist, Wayman Tisdale who recently lost his battle with cancer. The highly anticipated new recording is scheduled for national release on October 6, 2009. To hear audio clips visit Tom Braxton’s website at: http://www.TomBraxton.com.

“We’re excited to have the opportunity to represent Tom Braxton’s most impressive CD to date,” says Donna Nichols, founder and president of Pacific Coast Jazz. “This new disc highlights Braxton as a composer, producer and arranger along with six of his original compositions that feature his effortless transition from soprano, alto and tenor saxophones to showcasing his versatility on piano, keyboards and flute.” Nichols’ label has teamed up with publicist Joy Foster of SV Media Relations and radio promoter Cliff Gorov at All That Jazz for access to international media buying and radio promotion.

Braxton has shared the stage with renowned artists including Dave Koz, Rick Braun, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Jeff Golub, Marcus Miller and Luther Vandross along with opening concerts for Norman Brown, Boney James, Dave Brubeck, Cab Calloway, David Benoit and The Crusaders. He has been featured in media and publications such as JAZZIZ, Smooth Jazz News, CBS’s The Saturday Early Show, BET’s Jazz Central, CNN, NBC’s Inside Stuff and many others. Without a doubt, “Endless Highway” will drive Tom Braxton to the top of the charts while we take a trip with his inspiring tunes at home or on the road. So get ready to pack your bags, roll down the windows and crank up the volume in the “Braxton tradition.” “Creating music that brings people joy is my mission in life,” says Tom. Looks like he has accomplished his mission on “Endless Highway.”

Pacific Coast Jazz, founded in 2003, is an independent jazz label that also offers artist management services. All PCJ artists are distributed worldwide by MVD Audio/Big Daddy Music. For information on Pacific Coast Jazz, visit: www.pacificcoastjazz.com. For more information and interviews with Tom Braxton, visit www.TomBraxton.com or contact Joy Foster at SVMediaRelations@gmail.com or 310-487-0048.

MIMI JONES DEBUT "A NEW DAY"

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

In A World of Female Bassists, Mimi Jones Sets the Bar
With Her Debut CD “A New Day”
To Be Released on Hot Tone Music September 15, 2009”

(New York, NY June 27, 2009) With the musical world buzzing about Esperanza Spalding it’s no wonder that the timing is perfect for the release of yet another extraordinary female bassist, composer and vocalist. Introducing Mimi Jones and her debut CD “A New Day” (Hot Tone Music) set for release on September 15th, 2009. Mimi Jones recently gave a sneak preview of her debut CD during the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the prestigious Kennedy Center along with performances featuring the world's top female jazz artists including: Anat Cohen and the Anzic Orchestra, Janis Siegel, Carmen Lundy, the Maria Schneider Orchestra and Esperanza Spalding. Mimi’s inspiring debut recording,” A New Day” is bursting with original compositions seamlessly melting from one song to another and caressed by the warmth of her sultry voice. The music is a rich assortment of rhythmic statements, musical textures, and compositional variations all flawlessly executed by Mimi Jones (acoustic bass, electric bass, vocals, composer, arranger, and assistant producer), Marvin Sewell (acoustic and electric guitars), Miki Hayama (piano, key board and Wurlitzer), Marcus Gilmore (drums), Lucianna Padmore (drums on tracks 1 and 11) and Ambrose Akinmisure (trumpet). The title of the CD speaks of embracing a changing world with a positive point of view while maintaining the courage to move forward just as the new persona and alter ego, Mimi Jones, was transformed from “side man” Miriam Sullivan in order to fully express her individual messages of change and personal evolution. Songs like “Fast Lane,” “Spiral,” “Watch Your Step” and “Mighty Time” send those messages by allowing the music to take shape without fear of definition and genre restriction. The concept is to cross borders and to reach out to a broader perception of time, space and rhythm. Mimi’s philosophy is profound, yet simple, “It’s important to me that this music is for everyone. I believe that I have a calling to heal and make people feel good so I want to pass on what comes to me musically. Hopefully this music will make our world a little bit better.” For more information go to http://www.MimiJonesMusic.com or contact Joy Foster at SV Media Relations — SVMediaRelations@gmail.com.

Miriam Sullivan (aka Mimi Jones) was born in New York City and raised in the Bronx by parents that descended from Barbados and St.Croix, which explains why Mimi has so many musical influences that flow easily through her compositional style. A graduate from Manhattan School of Music Conservatory she studied early on with world-class bassist, Lisle Atkinson and saxophonist Charles Davis at the Jazz Mobile Workshop. She also studied, attended workshops or mentored with Barry Harris, Ron Carter, Milt Hinton, Dr. Billy Taylor, Yusef Latif, Max Roach, and Latin bass techniques with Guillermo Edgehill. Since then “side man” Miriam Sullivan (aka Mimi Jones) has gone on to share the stage with such talents as the great Lionel Hampton, Roy Hargrove, Rachel Z, Sean Jones, Kenny Barron, Jesse Davis, Ingrid Jenson, Kevin Mahogany, Denis Charles, Joshua Redman and Onaje Allan Gumbs just to name a few. She has even toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States. In 2003, Miriam Sullivan co founded the group ”Jazz Sabroson” with drummer Antonio De Vivo and was commissioned by the Kennedy Center and Department of State to participate in the international program of cultural exchange performing in Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Barbados, Jamaica, Nevis and the Dominican Republic. The group was elected in 2006 by the Department of State and Jazz at Lincoln Center to participate in the Rhythm Abroad Program, this time traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco and Algeria. Later on Miriam returned to Mali with guitarist Steve Bloom, where the two diligently worked with Malian students of all ages, exploring the possibilities of musical expansion, and gladly partaking in the cultural exchange. Miriam explains that going into the motherland of Africa is always a heart-felt experience and continues to change her outlook on life. She constantly looks for new opportunities in which to aid her brothers and sisters abroad as well as at home with her own organization “The Girls Group” located in the South Bronx. A recurring face since 2000 at the Kennedy Center’s annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival in Washington D.C. as Miriam Sullivan (playing in bands led by pianist Rachel Z and Joanne Brackeen), Mimi Jones brought her own project to the stage on May 14, 2009 premiÃ¨ring her debut release, “A New Day.” Mimi Jones has already appeared at the Kitano Hotel, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, the Puffin Foundation, and Sista’s Place. She was recently the featured artist on the cover of “No Treble Magazine”, the “Pick of the Year” for most creative artist by Dick Metcalf of “Improvijazzation Nation” and Chris Spector of “Midwest Record” said, “she’s got a lot on the ball and it seems like this is only the beginning.”
For more information go to http://www.MimiJonesMusic.com or contact Joy Foster at SV Media Relations — SVMediaRelations@gmail.com.

The “Magic Bass Sounds” Of Mimi Jones

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

At The Kennedy Center’s Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival
Featuring a sneak preview of the debut CD release “A New Day”

(Washington, D.C., May 12, 2009) Mimi Jones brings her “magic sounds on the bass” to the Kennedy Center premiering her soon to be released debut CD, “A New Day” as part of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival. Hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater, the festival marks its 14th thrilling year with three evenings of star-studded performances featuring the world's top female jazz artists including: Esperanza Spalding, Anat Cohen and the Anzic Orchestra, Janis Siegel, Carmen Lundy, and the Maria Schneider Orchestra. Mimi Jones, a.k.a. bassist and Kennedy Center favorite Miriam Sullivan, brings a top-drawer group with her as she returns to the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival following her star turn in the 2004 event. Her much anticipated CD sneak preview performance is slated for Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 PM on the Millennium Stage at 2700 F St., NW, Washington D.C., 20556. She is also the featured bassist in the band that will be accompanying the Fifth Annual Women in Jazz Competition the following day at the Terrace Theater. The event is free and for more information on Mimi Jones go to: http://www.MimiJonesMusic.com.
New York native Mimi Jones (aka Miriam Jones) is a multi talented bassist, vocalist and composer whose elegant sound is an eclectic mix of genres based on a strong jazz foundation. In September 2009 she will release her debut CD, “A New Day,” which is bursting with original compositions seamlessly melting from one song to another and caressed by the warmth of Mimi’s sultry voice. As a “side man” Miriam Sullivan has shared the stage with such talents as the great Lionel Hampton, Roy Hargrove, Rachel Z, Sean Jones, Kenny Barron, and Joshua Redman. A graduate from the Manhattan School of Music she has also studied and mentored with Lisle Atkinson, Ron Carter, and Milton Hinton. She has toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States and participated in the Department of State and Jazz at Lincoln Center Rhythm Abroad Program. Although Mimi plays acoustic bass, baby bass, electric bass, and numerous styles of music (including jazz, funk, hip hop, Cuban, free, folk, and pop) she thrives on remaining open to learning unfamiliar sounds. "I hope that my music sends a message of unconditional love and encouragement in order to let people know that we all experience the same things but in different ways. If we find the joy within eventually it will be all around

“THE NEW VOICE OF PORTUGUESE WORLD MUSIC,” RAMANA VIEIRA, CELEBRATES NEW CD “LÃGRIMAS DE RAINHA (Tears Of A Queen)”

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

(Mill Valley, CA, March 25 2009) Called “a rising star in World Music” by the San Francisco Examiner, vocalist Ramana Vieira will bring her unique style of Fado music to the 142 Throckmorton Theatre on Saturday, April 18th at 8:00 PM to celebrate the release of her new CD “LÃ¡grimas De Rainha (Tears Of A Queen)” on the Pacific Coast Jazz label. Ramana Vieira has solidified her place as one of the premier world music artists who understands the tradition of Portuguese Fado singing, a melancholy and often-mournful music similar to the American blues, yet continues to creatively construct a path into the future by combining new musical textures and original compositions. Ramana will be accompanied by her amazing ensemble of musicians that include: Marcie Brown (cello), Alberto Ramirez (bass guitar), Jeffrey Luiz (classical guitar), Stephen La Porta (drums/percussion), and special guest musicians Benito Cortez (violin) and Didier Bouvet (guitar). The 142 Throckmorton Theatre, located at 142 Throckmorton Ave. in Mill Valley, CA, is founded on the philosophy that theatre, music, dance, film, poetry, visual and related arts are essential components of a rich and rewarding life, and an indispensable part of human inspiration and education. Tickets are $25.00 general admission/$35.00 for reserved seating and can be purchased by calling (415) 383-9600 or online at http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/tickets.php. For more about Ramana Vieira visit: http://www.RamanaVieira.net or http://www.PacificCoastJazz.com.

On the new CD, “LÃ¡grimas De Rainha”, Ramana paints sonic pictures that support her desire to invent a fresh Fado sound blooming from the ground of her own Portuguese family roots. Many of the songs on the recording are inspired by Ramana’s main influence, AmÃ¡lia Rodrigues, known as the "Rainha do Fado" ("Queen of Fado") and who is attributed to popularizing the Fado worldwide. According to Ramana, “nobody else is doing what we are doing with Fado. Take the feel and groove of Shakira and the melodic textures of Dulce Pontes and that is how I would describe our music.”

- SV Media Relations - News/Press Releases

Bradley Leighton Inspires Appreciation On His &#8220;Music For Life Tour&#8221;

The Green Screen Handbook Brings Reality and Fantasy Together with Cinematic Results

Tom Braxton&#8217;s Endless Highway CD Goes On The Road To Southern California

Tom Braxton, Featured on KDAF-TV DFW Close Up Show and Home Grown Concert Performing Tracks From His New Release Endless Highway

Tom Braxton, &#8220;That Wayman Smile&#8221; from just released CD Endless Highway featured at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Honoring the Late Wayman Tisdale

Saltman Knowles Releases Another Exciting New CD, &#8220;Yesterday&#8217;s Man,&#8221; On The Pacific Coast Jazz Label Slated for Street Date of January 26, 2010

Tom Braxton, Pacific Coast Jazz Artist, Releases Highly Anticipated CD &#8220;Endless Highway&#8221; Slated for Street Date of October 6, 2009