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Emilio Palame

Emilio Palame's acting career is filled with great diversity, from film, television, master of ceremonies and stage, to commercials. Both dramatic and comedic, Emilio has played a very wide range of characters: from Priest, Military General, Detective, Doctor, Therapist, Vagrant, Baseball Coach, to Starship Commander, CEO, Dad, Grandpa, Mafia Kingpin and Record Producer. Through his strong choices, and deep preparation, Emilio lives in these roles with aplomb and authenticity. Casting agents, directors and cinematographers consistently comment that Emilio's work is "grounded, organic, expressive, sincere, and that the camera loves him."

Next up is 'Knights of Swing' set for release, March 25, 2022 (via Vimeo on Demand). Having produced, arranged, orchestrated, directed and acted in the feature film (as "King Arthur"), the action chronicles the journey of a young group of high school jazz musicians whose dream is to form a really swingin’ Big Band. Set in 1947, they encounter many obstacles but their love for the music brings them all together. The movie features fourteen original compositions by Palame (along with composer/lyricist Rolland Jacks) that highlight the joy of the swing era music.

Equally matched as a musician, he has performed internationally as pianist/vocalist, arranger, producer, and conductor, as well as Film/TV composer, and studio musician. He was accompanist and conductor for the legendary Miss Peggy Lee for 11 years, and has performed/toured with Alphonse Mouzon, Etta James, Andy Williams, the Mamas and the Papas, Sha Na Na, Ernie Watts, Paul Williams, Chuck Mangione, Connie Stevens, Gordon Goodwin, Grant Geissman, Lainie Kazan, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

Co-music composer for all 110 episodes of the hit Nickelodeon series "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide," he's also written and/or orchestrated music for "King of the Hill," "Fairly Odd Parents", ESPN, as well as ad campaigns for TWA, and The Travel Channel.

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Album Review

Grant Geissman: Blooz

Read "Blooz" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci


There are several ways of judging the success of a recording. Perhaps a hearing makes the listener, if a musician, want to sit in and jam. That is a good sign. Then there is the “sit still test." For many, the direct, emotional and physical connection between music and brain leaves them simply hanging out, absence of motion impossible, sitting still not an option. Grant Geissman's Blooz happily passes both tests. Turn the volume up and a blues party comes ...

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Take Five with Emilio Palame

Read "Take Five with Emilio Palame" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Emilio Palame Emilio Palame is a seasoned jazz pianist, composer/arranger, producer/director and actor residing in jny: Los Angeles. Instruments: Piano, composer/arranger Teachers and/or influences? Self taught at first then studied with jny: Buffalo, NY's premier jazz piano teacher Russ Messina—went on to SUNY Fredonia where I ran the Jazz Ensemble program for four years winning “Outstanding Composer Arranger" and “Outstanding Pianist" at the prestigious Notre Dame College Jazz Festival in 1977. I knew ...

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TV / Film

Jazz/Big Band Feature Film 'knights Of Swing' Arrives
 To Vimeo On Demand March 25

Jazz/Big Band Feature Film 'knights Of Swing' Arrives
 To Vimeo On Demand March 25

Source: 1888 Media

The Knights of Swing, LLC and E3 Music Productions have announced the March 25 Vimeo On Demand release of Knights of Swing, a feature length film powered by an incredible cast and crew of dreamers and believers. Set in 1947, tracing the challenges, disappointments and successes of six high school boys, and the girls who join them to form a really swingin’ big band. With the action set in Lynwood, CA (at “Castle High”), the story follows an inclusive group ...

“One of the best indie projects - in any genre! Showing off his raw and bluesy Eric Claptonesque vocals...veteran L.A. based composer and keyboardist Emilio Palame brings his keen jazz sensibilities and explosive sense of improvisation to a high spirited, horn-drenched ensemble...like Chicago...even Steely Dan...” - Jonathan Widran (Jazziz Magazine & All Music Guide)

“This man is a complete musician…The playing is excellent and all the musicians are wonderful...I highly recommend this CD.” - Mike Garson (World renowned keyboardist with David Bowie, Duran Duran, Free Flight, Smashing Pumpkins)

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Knights of Swing...

Knights of Swing
2022

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Blooz

MESA/Bluemoon
2022

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Be Who You Are

Zen Bug Records
2009

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Cucamonga

From: Knights of Swing (Music from...
By Emilio Palame

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