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Afrasia Productions Presents: 'Jazz and The New Songbook Artists, Starring Carmen Lundy' at Ford Amphitheatre September 10, 2006 For One Night Only

Publish Date : 9/6/2006 12:23:00 PM Source : Travel and Hotels News Onlypunjab.com

The beguiling Jazz songstress Carmen Lundy recently nominated Vocalist of The Year by JazzWeek, the leading radio industry publication, will be touching down one night only for a special event at the Ford Amphitheatre. The concert, an Afrasia Production, is entitled, "Jazz and the New Songbook Artists, Starring Carmen Lundy." The highly acclaimed musicians kick off their world tour at the Ford Amphitheatre featuring new and original compositions never performed anywhere. The performance takes place on Sunday, September 10th at 7:00 PM in Los Angeles, California, at the historic Ford Amphitheatre nestled in the Hollywood Hills.
Joining Lundy in this all-star presentation will be: Robert Glasper, Anthony Wonsey – piano; Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Terri Lyne Carrington – drums; Mayra Casales – percussion; Curtis Lundy, Bob Hurst – bass; Sekou Bunch – electric bass, Sekou, in addition, will star in this season's television show "Survivor" beginning September 14, 2006 on CBS; Steve Turre - trombone, shells; Bobby Watson – alto; Greg Diaz – trumpet; Regina Carter – violin; Lori Andrews – harp; Phil Upchurch – guitar; Krystal Davis Williams – background vocals.

Lundy’s latest release, "Jazz and The New Songbook-Live at The Madrid," is her first live recording, an Afrasia Production,and features 16 musicians including Robert Glasper, Nathan East, Phil Upchurch, Steve Turre, Bobby Watson, Curtis Lundy, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Victor Lewis, Mayra Casales and Kenny Davis. She has performed and recorded as a soloist with the Akron Symphony Orchestra and The Vallejo Symphony Orchestra. She has performed and recorded with fellow musicians including: Walter Bishop Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Ray Barretto, Don Pullen, Kenny Barron, John Hicks, Ernie Watts, Mulgrew Miller, Billy Childs, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jimmy Scott, Kip Hanrahan, Courtney Pine, Marian McPartland, Regina Carter, and the late Kenny Kirkland.

Lundy is also a composer and songwriter whose catalogue numbers about forty published songs. Her compositions have been recorded by such artists as Kenny Barron ("Quiet Times"), Ernie Watts ("At The End Of My Rope"), and Straight Ahead ("Never Gonna Let You Go"), and can also be found on her own recordings Something To Believe In and This Is Carmen Lundy (both for Justin Time), Old Devil Moon (JVC), Self Portrait (JVC), Moment To Moment (Arabesque), Night And Day (CBS/SONY), and Good Morning Kiss (CLR/Justin Time). Her work has been critically acclaimed by The New York Times, The Village Voice, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, as well as numerous foreign publications.

For more information about Carmen Lundy, her music and tour dates, visit her online: http://www.carmenlundy.com or http://www.myspace.com/carmenlundy.

About Afrasia Productions

Afrasia Productions, a new music production company and record label formed by producer Elisabeth Oei and singer/composer Carmen Lundy, offers the best in exciting, new music from Carmen Lundy as well as other innovative and pioneering jazz visionaries.

Afrasia Productions will continue to explore new dimensions in the world of jazz and new music. Dedicated to preserving the integrity of the roots of jazz, but continually advancing the cause of new jazz composition, Afrasia Productions stretches the boundaries to enhance listener experience in both live concerts and innovative recordings.

Our roster will continue to grow and develop, and we look forward to bringing you the best in New Jazz and The New Jazz Songbook.

Ford Amphitheatre 2006

The intimate 1,200-seat Ford Amphitheatre is a favorite among music lovers. The Ford, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, is just off the 101 (Hollywood Freeway) across from Hollywood Bowl and south of Universal Studios at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East. Picnickers welcome, food and beverage available on site. Grounds open two hours before show time for picnicking.

The Ford is disabled accessible and portable wireless listening devices are available upon request. On-site, stacked parking costs $5 per vehicle. Free satellite parking serviced by free shuttles to the Ford is available at the Universal City Metro Station lot at Lankershim Blvd. and Campo de Cahuenga. The Ford shuttle stops in the "kiss and ride" area and cycles every 15-20 minutes.

This event is part of the Ford Amphitheatre 2006 Season, a multi-disciplinary arts series produced by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission in cooperation with Los Angeles County-based arts organizations. For a complete season schedule, directions to the theater, parking information, and box dinner menus, log on to http://www.FordAmphitheatre.org. To order tickets and for more information, contact the Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California by calling: (323) 461-3673 for tickets; (323) 769-2147 for group sales or visit them online. Order early for best seats.

Media contact:

Pamela Riley, Publicist

(614) 937-1886

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