Brittni Paiva, Hawaii's 23-year-old ukulele phenomenon, announces the release of Brittni Paiva—Living Ukulele (Talmidim Productions, TPDVD-0611, NTSC) This one-hour, 20-minute DVD features live performances, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, a music video, and a section with ukulele lessons.
Brittni takes the viewer on tour with her across the islands of Hawaii as well as to Australia (the Cairns Ukulele Festival). Her non-musical passions are featured as well, sharing her love for the ocean (she goes from fishing in Hilo and surfs at Waikiki Beach), as well as drag racing (!!) and a fascinating ukulele factory visit/tour.
Musicians from Hawaii and elsewhere comment on her unique ukulele style, one that is influenced by jazz, blues, rock, pop, Hawaiian, and world music. There's also a dreamlike music video that shows Brittni going back in time to ancient Japan, and features Samurai warriors, Taiko Drummers and a special Japanese ceremony.
THIS JUST IN: Renowned jazz saxophonist Tom Scott will produce Brittni's next CD. Details of this 2012 release will be announced soon.
..." [Brittni is] recognized as the finest female ukulele player in Hawaii." —AllAboutJazz.com
“Paiva possess a true jazzwoman's sensibilities, a keen ear tilted to melodic and improvisational possibilities while keeping a tight rein on rhythm and concord." —Mark Tucker, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange
“Brittni brings a whole new spirit to the music and to the instrument." —John Schroeter, author of Between the Strings: The Secret Lives of Guitars (quoted in American Profile magazine).
Brittni takes the viewer on tour with her across the islands of Hawaii as well as to Australia (the Cairns Ukulele Festival). Her non-musical passions are featured as well, sharing her love for the ocean (she goes from fishing in Hilo and surfs at Waikiki Beach), as well as drag racing (!!) and a fascinating ukulele factory visit/tour.
Musicians from Hawaii and elsewhere comment on her unique ukulele style, one that is influenced by jazz, blues, rock, pop, Hawaiian, and world music. There's also a dreamlike music video that shows Brittni going back in time to ancient Japan, and features Samurai warriors, Taiko Drummers and a special Japanese ceremony.
THIS JUST IN: Renowned jazz saxophonist Tom Scott will produce Brittni's next CD. Details of this 2012 release will be announced soon.
..." [Brittni is] recognized as the finest female ukulele player in Hawaii." —AllAboutJazz.com
“Paiva possess a true jazzwoman's sensibilities, a keen ear tilted to melodic and improvisational possibilities while keeping a tight rein on rhythm and concord." —Mark Tucker, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange
“Brittni brings a whole new spirit to the music and to the instrument." —John Schroeter, author of Between the Strings: The Secret Lives of Guitars (quoted in American Profile magazine).
For more information contact Michael Bloom Media Relations.
