| Lua Hadar | |
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| Forums name: | luahadar |
| Directory category: | Musician (other) |
| Organization/Affiliation: | Bellalua Records - a division of New Performance Group |
| Description: | “World jazz” vocalist LUA HADAR with her band, TWIST, debut their new self-titled CD - a cosmopolitan mix of original, international and standard jazz tunes "twisted" in a surprising fusion by Hadar and her musical director, jazz pianist and arranger, Jason Martineau. TWIST, a sophisticated high-energy band, is comprised of piano, bass, drums, congas and reeds, headlined by the passionate Lua Hadar on vocals. |
| User since: | April 15, 2008 |
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Vocalist LUA HADAR adds a TWIST to jazz with new CD
debuting May 10th at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club
Vocalist LUA HADAR with her band, TWIST, will debut their new self-titled CD, in a historic jazz neighborhood at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club, which was named “New York’s Best Jazz Club” by New York Magazine and “one of New York’s major jazz clubs” by The New York Times. Presented in association with Scott Barbarino: One show only, Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 PM. 1650 Broadway at 51s,, New York City. Cover: $20, $15 for MAC members. ph: 212-582-2121. www.iridiumjazzclub.com
Lua Hadar, intriguing “world jazz” vocalist is a refreshing revelation in passionate musical creativity. Her latest CD, Lua Hadar with TWIST (her sophisticated high-energy band), makes it clear that, as the name implies, their music keeps moving forward in unexpected ways.
Lua’s success as a singer is not surprising considering that her father was a musician/bandleader, and the soundtrack of her New York childhood was taken right out of the Great American Songbook. Her unique musical skill set has classical and jazz roots, combined with a remarkable facility and love for the Romance languages, including French, Italian and Spanish.
Lua’s lust for travel and cultural exchange has produced a cosmopolitan mix of original, international and standard jazz tunes “twisted” in a surprising fusion by Hadar and her musical director, pianist and arranger, Jason Martineau.
Extensive training and experience in theatre and cabaret have given Lua an ability to connect intimately with audiences and emotionally embrace her music. Completely at home on stage, she has a warm and generous way with both her band and her audiences. This is part of the reason why Lua and TWIST make regular return engagements to many venues.
When not touring, Lua Hadar and TWIST are based in San Francisco, frequently appearing on the vibrant entertainment scene there and in Los Angeles, at venues such as Jazz at Pearl’s, The Plush Room, and Hollywood’s Gardenia and M-Bar Supper Clubs.
Lua is very active in the San Francisco Bay Area as a performing arts consultant and mentor. She maintains a private Vocal Studio where she trains professional singers and actors.
Musical Director Jason Martineau is an award-winning pianist, composer, arranger, and instructor, and has been active in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1995. As jazz pianist, arranger and bandleader, “Dr. J” directs the 6-piece TWIST, comprised of piano, bass, drums, percussion, reeds, and headlined by Hadar on vocals. A native New Yorker as well, his association with Lua began in 2005 in San Francisco, with the production of her first CD, It’s about Time (Bellalua Records, www.luahadar.com).
Dr. Martineau holds a Masters Degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a Doctorate in Composition from The Manhattan School of Music. His numerous compositions include works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, solo piano and chorus. He has also composed a full-length musical, multiple film scores, and over 200 songs, both instrumental and vocal. Dr. Martineau has recorded more than ten CDs, working in a wide range of idioms including world fusion, jazz, avant-garde, rock, pop, and classical. Martineau’s original song, Floating Where I Have Never Been, a French and English jazz funk tune, has its world premiere recording on the new Lua Hadar with TWIST CD. (www.jasonmartineau.com)
FRESH! – San Francisco Chronicle
Twist is a first-rate 6-piece ensemble that knows how to rock the casbah. – Nancy Tierney, CabaretExchange.com
… rich voice … luscious tone… sensitive and poetic… emotional… elegant … great rhythmic ideas – Rob Lester, TalkinBroadway.com, New York
A unique and original vocalist with a soaring range and a charming, swingin’ delivery. You will love Lua’s “Twist!” – Terese Genecco, award-winning vocalist and bandleader
…heart wrenchingly beautiful… – Kurt Reichenbach, Universal label recording artist
… able to make the familiar sound fresh…she can easily get to the emotional heart of a ballad…exuberant … – Les Traub, Cabaret Scenes, Los Angeles
…gloriously exotic… Tremendous! – Tom Kelly, San Francisco Bay Times
WEBSITE: www.luahadar.com
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/luahadarwithtwist
ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT: www.sonicbids.com/luahadar
CD SALES: www.cdbaby.com/luahadar, iTunes and at many online digital venues
