Andrea Brachfeld

(PRWEB) Could 13, 2004 Listening to Andrea Brachfeld and Son Charanga's Back with Sweet Passion album is like investing in a time machine. You are going back to the late 1960s or early 1970s when you set the CD to repeat play. &#13 There is tiny to find fault with in Back with Sweet Passion, with its fashionable, traditionally Latin rhythms and the courtly bob of the lite sound of flute that pervades the whole functionality. While there are actually no stars on this disc, there would be no music without having the lilting call of the flute and its incredible range of emotions. The lead singer creeps in among the instrumentals at occasions, most notably in the energetic "Fajardo Medley," lending a hot salsa sound to the band. A fantastic band. &#13 While you wouldn't call flutist Andrea Brachfeld's comply with-up CD, Remembered Dreams, a Latin album necessarily, there are quite powerful components of Latin jazz coursing through this 45 minute CD, most notably the opening track, "Le Metro J" which contains some fine conga and percussion perform from Louis Bauzo. The spry flute and dancing piano make this mambo amount one of the most arresting of the set. &#13 The two albums have motion, fine production values and a sense of sunshine about them that will make them ill-fitted to night listens. Amongst the cha-cha-chas and the bossa nova and sweet ballads, there is little a new age/Latin jazz lover will not locate embedded in these cool choice of moods. &#13 Her style of blow is not breathy, but lite and intelligent, responding to the upbeat musical world close to her. She's joined by some fine instrumentalists on Remembered Dreams, including Taurey Butler who taps out a suggest solo in the 6-minute 'Osiana.' This is a song comprised of a lot of elements and grows on your soul like nuclear ivy, progressing and reaching out among the clicks of Chuggy Carter's happy-handed percussion playing. &#13 But how did this kind of Brachfeld talent arise? Andrea tells the story &#13 "I began to take piano lessons at age 6 and quickly right after that my piano teacher, Mr. Janowski, told my mother that I had a lot of rhythm and I could most likely play jazz. When I was ten, I started out to study the flute in school. I favored the flute as I was not forced to practice the flute. I was accepted into the Large School of Music and Art in 1969 on the piano but because there were so a lot of pianists they asked me if I could play one more instrument, so I played a small flute and they mentioned I was in. At age 16, I formed my initial Jazz quartet and played my 1st gig at St. Peter's Church, the Jazz Church in Manhattan. I grew up in Spring Valley, New York. From there we moved to France for a year, then back to Manhattan. I moved around a great deal right after that and at some point settled in New Jersey." &#13 The truth that her label is referred to as Latin Cool naturally illustrates in which path Andrea's jazz roots were growing. &#13 "I think that since statistics display that Hispanics are the fastest growing 'minority' ethnic group in the nation appropriate now, it's about time that the music which has been supported by the culture for several years be provided the exposure and respect it deserves. This music is element of the culture in the sense that dancing is an integral part of the culture. Many other ethnic groups have appreciated this music for a lot of years and the simple fact that the music is ultimately being recognized in the mainstream is amazing as it has been a part of most of my adult and musical life for a extended time." &#13 A lot more on Andrea Brachfeld &#13 Genre Afro-Cuban / Latin Jazz / Charanga &#13 &#13 Web site http://www.phoenixrisingmusic.com &#13 &#13 Acquire Digital Songs for 99 Every &#13 &#13 Purchase CD "Back with Sweet Passion" &#13 &#13 Purchase "Remembered Dreams" &#13 &#13 Label Latin Cool Records &#13 &#13 Contact Andrea Brachfeld &#13 &#13 Speak to Latin Cool &#13 And however there is a lighter side to Andrea's wailing, wordless songs that goes far past just the use of flute rather than, say, electrical guitar or sax. Andrea admits, "The objective for me to play music has often been to heal myself and to heal those whom I am in a position to attain. I would like to share this mind set with my music." &#13 And she's working tough at it. Even though she has already released two CDs this year, she shows no signs of slowing down. "I would like to continue to play, compose, and research music as I am now carrying out. I would also like to do this complete time so I can devote more time to my art." &#13 As for influences, her initial on the flute was Eric Dolphy. "Then Hubert Laws was my hero. I have been extremely lucky to have Dave Valentin as a buddy, mentor, and brother, so he would also be regarded as my hero." She's also had the likes of Frank and Jay Clayton, Charles Eubanks, Adam Nusbaum, Peter Fish, Jeff Andrews, Rob Schneiderman, Kenwood Dennard, Mark Helias, Frank Stagnitto, and Tom Whaley in her groups and has opened for biggies Gary Burton, Paco Lucia and Chick Corea. She nevertheless performs close to New York, when not busy with however one more album. &#13 Her composition style is that of a master. In reality, it really is hard to think some of these extremely catchy tunes aren't covers of classics, especially following a few listens. No, says Andrea, but "on my CD, Back With Sweet Passion, I made the decision to do largely covers but I arranged the music to add a touch of my own flavor to match my style of playing. I also wanted to reenter the Charanga marketplace with music men and women knew and ultimately do much more originals." &#13 But Andrea might get far more enjoyment out of fluting all above the globe. She's played in Cuba, the National Flute Convention in Dallas, Texas, and back to Cuba in the Jazz Plaza 2002 Festival exactly where she continues to enhance her audience. "Given that I was lucky enough to have played with many fantastic bands in the 70's and 80's, I would say that my main fan base are those individuals from my generation, men and women integrated. I would also like to hope that I am acquiring far more fans in the younger generation in order to inspire the younger musicians, particularly females, to go out there and pursue their dreams without any concern of good results or failure." &#13 If you want to catch her quickly, go to Gonzalez y Gonzalez on November 20th and maintain an eye out for her at a lot more clubs in and close to The City. You can always verify out her web site at http://www.phoenixrisingmusic.com for the existing itinerary, or pay a visit to her label, Latin Cool Records at http://www.latincool.com. &#13 Supplied by the MusicDish Network. Copyright Tag It 2004 - Republished with Permission &#13 Cha-Am [l]