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Luba Mason
A native New Yorker born in Astoria, Queens and first generation American of Slovak descent, Luba studied classical piano for 12 yrs. starting at the age of 5 and then voice with teachers from The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music. Having sights on Broadway, Luba was later accepted to Circle in the Square Theatre School and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where she earned her BFA in DRAMA. 9 Broadway shows ensued including Tommy Tune’s Tony Award-winning THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, Trevor Nunn’s, SUNSET BLVD. Des McAnuff’s first Broadway revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS… as Hedy LaRue opposite Matthew Broderick, Paul Simon’s THE CAPEMAN, opposite the legendary comedian Sid Caesar in SID CAESAR & CO, a star turn as Lucy Harris in JEKYLL & HYDE and then, as Velma Kelly opposite Brooke Shields Roxie Hart in the smash musical CHICAGO. 2020 brought the critically-acclaimed Bob Dylan/Conor McPherson musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY where Luba plays the jaded Mrs. Burke and doubles as the drummer for the onstage band. The latter is her debut having learned playing the drums for the show!
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Dottie Dodgion, Rubén Blades and Luba Mason
by Joe Dimino
We start the 741st Episode of Neon Jazz with actress, singer and artist force Luba Mason with a song off her latest album Triangle. After that, we hear from her husband in Panamanian Grammy Winner Ruben Blades. We also honor the life of late drummer Dottie Dodgion as we hear from Wayne Enstice, the co-author of her biography. From there, we run down the line of great new releases from cats including Matt Gordy and Jim Funnell. We finish the ...
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by Jim Worsley
The rather smarmy “Bach, Stevie Wonder, and Janette Monae" opens this live performance. While disconcerting, the tide shifts dramatically with The Beatles' John Lennon-Paul McCartney classic “Ticket to Ride." It is reimagined in a sultry and just short of brilliant manner. Luba Mason's vocal phrasing brings an entire new essence to this tune. Bassist James Genus plays a line throughout which is a slow groove with a lot of feeling. Vibraphonist Joe Locke solos in spectacular fashion, while percussionist Samuel ...
read moreLuba Mason Brings MIXTURA To Dizzy's August 12, 7:30 & 9:30pm
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
Vocalist Luba Mason Brings MIXTURA to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Wednesday, August 12, 7:30 & 9:30 pm Renowned Broadway and Recording Star to Present Her Unique Blend of Jazz, Pop, Broadway, Latin and International Music The classically-trained powerhouse vocalist/pianist Luba Mason brings her trademarked MIXTURA, a genre-bending ride of different musical styles, to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 60th and Broadway, for one night only on Wednesday, August 12, at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Following a recent performance at Jazz at Lincoln ...
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Jazz Vocalist/Broadway Actress Luba Mason To Perform “Mixtura” At Iridium In NYC May 15th
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Muse Media
Jazz vocalist, Broadway actress and wife of Latin superstar Ruben Blades, Luba Mason is “a powerfully emotional song interpreter” (All Music Guide) who is blessed with “a celestial voice” (Los Angeles Times). A classically trained singer and pianist, Mason – who these days likes to be referred to as just “Luba” - will be teaming up with pianist/composer Vadim Neselovskyi, Grand Prize Winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composers Competition, for a show at Iridium on May 15th. The ...
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Rockwired.com's Latest Edition of Jazzed and Blue Features the Psychedelic Jazz Sound of Teddy Presberg and music from Curtis Stigers, Luba Mason, The Dangling Success and Barbara Martin
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Rockwired Media LLC
The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.com and features music and an exclusive interview with the psychedelic sound of jazz guitarist Teddy Presberg, In this opening segment, Presberg discusses the evolution of his sound from his debut CD “Blueprint of Soul" to his follow-up release “Outcries from a Sea of Red” and the recent release three volumes of remixes of his latter album. The second half of this ...
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Jazz Vocalist Luba Mason To Star in Paul Simon's "The Capeman" in NY's Central Park
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Muse Media
Broadway Actress/Jazz Vocalist Luba Mason To Reprise Her Role Of Mrs. Kresynski in Paul Simon's “The Capeman" At The Delacorte Theater In Central Park August 14-16 “A voice as big and rich as a star-filled night sky." --Jazz Times “Her rich voice can slip from velvety softness to big Broadway brass in a single moment... a mesmerizing performer."--(A Review of Luba's performance in Jekyll & Hyde) Los Angeles, California. Luba Mason, Broadway Actress, Jazz Vocalist and wife of Latin superstar ...
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Vocalist Luba Mason to Embark on National Tour with All-Star Rotating Band
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Muse Media
Jazz Vocalist Luba Mason To Tour Krazy Love CD With All-Star Rotating Band Including Husband Ruben Blades, Jimmy Haslip, Sandro Albert, Russell Ferrante, Marco Costa and Dario Eskenazi “A voice as big and rich as a star-filled night sky.” --Jazz Times Los Angeles, California. Luba Mason, Jazz vocalist and wife of Latin superstar Ruben Blades, will embark on a national tour of key U.S. cities this summer including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Minneapolis, and more in support ...
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Luba Mason Releases "Krazy Love"
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Muse Media
As a Jazz vocalist and wife of Latin superstar Ruben Blades, Luba Mason has embarked on an exquisite journey of the soul with her new CD, Krazy Love. A rich musical travelogue that explores the arc of modern day relationships and infuses them with Luba’s love for the music of Brazil, KRAZY LOVE continues the critically-acclaimed Mason’s foray into the realm of contemporary crossover jazz vocals. Krazy Love is set for release January 27, 2009, by Sunnyside Records. “A powerfully ...
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Luba Mason Debuts Krazy Love with Kava Kava Band
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All About Jazz
Luba Mason's sneak preview performance of KRAZY LOVE at Birdland Tuesday, October 7th 8:30 PM and 11 PM 315 W 44th St New York, NY 10036 212-581-3080 LUBA MASON “KRAZY LOVE... a cool Brazilian mood" with her band KAVA: Dario Eskenazi (piano) John Benitez (bass) Sandro Albert (guitar) Adriano Santos (drums) Dende (perc) Rodrigo Urasai (flute/sax) Music Charge: $25 General Admission and $40 Orchestra Wife of Grammy-Award winner Ruben Blades, singer/ actress/ ...
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— Huffington Post
Her seamless segue from the New York stage to the Hollywood scene, gave her a chance to tackle dramatic roles in guest-starring parts on PERSON OF INTEREST, FOREVER, RAINES, LAW & ORDER, NYPD BLUE and NEW YORK UNDERCOVER. Fall of 2020 brings the premiere of the political horror film RED PILL which Luba costars in as the immigrant Emelia fighting not only for the country’s election but also her life.
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