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Acclaimed Latin Recording Artist Rafael Moreno Announces Exciting New Albums For 2025-2027

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All About Jazz
Rafael Moreno is set to embark on an ambitious series of recording projects in the United States from 2025 to 2027, further solidifying his standing as one of the most-recognized recording artists in the world of Latin Jazz. The singer, music director, and band leader will record a series of albums in the United States starting in 2025 that will showcase his remarkable talent and versatility. The first of these projects, slated for June 2025, is Album 1.5,a salsa album ...
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The Latin Jazz Virtuoso Rafael Moreno To Lead Star-studded Bands In The United States

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All About Jazz
Rafael Moreno, recognized as a luminary in the Latin American music scene, has announced an impressive list of upcoming work in the United States with some of the country's most-recognized Latin Jazz bands and artists. From 2024 to 2027, Moreno will notably lead his own ensemble, Rafael Moreno and His Orchestra," as the Lead Singer, Arranger, Orchestrator, and Band Leader. His ensemble is scheduled to captivate audiences at distinguished events and productions across the U.S., as highlighted by prestigious media ...
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The Harmonious Legacy Of Yoshie Nakayama: Nevertheless, She Persisted

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All About Jazz
From Tokyo to Boston’s Jazz Halls: A Journey of Tenacity From the cherry blossom-lined streets of Tokyo to the prestigious halls of Berklee College of Music in Boston, jazz luminary Professor Ayn Inserto shares the extraordinary story of her colleague Yoshie Nakayama—a journey marked by talent, passion, and unrelenting tenacity. At 44 years old, Nakayama stands as one of the most influential figures in the world/jazz music field, having broken the music academia glass ceiling by becoming the first-ever Japanese ...
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Ángela Varo Moreno, The Violin Virtuoso And Music Educator Arrives In The United States

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All About Jazz
Ángela Varo Moreno, an internationally-acclaimed violinist and esteemed music educator hailing from Spain, is set to bring her unparalleled expertise to the United States. Slated to commence in 2024, Moreno's influential presence will be felt across several prestigious educational and musical platforms, marking another significant milestone in her decorated career. From 2024 to 2027, Angela Varo Moreno will serve as the lead jazz violin and flamenco instructor at the illustrious Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Founded in 1778, Phillips Academy ...
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Marcela Bastida: The Keys Of Resilience

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Brian Urra
In the lush soundscape of jazz fusion, where the essence of music melds with innovation, Marcela Bastida stands as a beacon of creative brilliance and resilience. Despite her legal blindness, Marcela has not only mastered the realms of jazz as an internationally acclaimed pianist and arranger but has also revolutionized assistive music technology for visually impaired musicians worldwide. Early Musical Calling Marcela’s journey began amidst the bustling streets of Mexico City. At the tender age of six, piano keys under ...
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Son Brings Father's Promised Melody to Fruition

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Greg Nathan
The song In the Autumn Years" is the title track of a new album being released this Monday by Soaring Music Publications. In the Autumn Years" is a 70-year-old melody written by Charles Nathan. Charles was recognized in 1953 by BMI with a Certificate of Achievement for the great national popularity" of his melody from Say You're Mine Again," which was one of Perry Como's greatest hits. Also in 1953, Charles wrote the music and words of the song In ...
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Hyewon Park’s Symphony Of Success

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All About Jazz
Hyewon Park has emerged as a luminary in the music industry, exhibiting her multifaceted talent as a pianist, composer, and recording artist. With a unique ability to blend jazz and classical music alongside influences from electronic and South Korean traditions, she has carved out a distinctive niche for herself. Hyewon Park is a prolific artist whose body of work includes acclaimed singles, as well as significant contributions to prestigious productions and events, earning her respect and recognition in both the ...
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Virtuoso Composer And Pianist Hyewon Park: A Global Influence From South Korea

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All About Jazz
Hyewon Park, an acclaimed and internationally-recognized composer, pianist, and music educator from South Korea, continues to garner respect and admiration on both domestic and international stages for her notable achievements and contributions to the music industry. Since 2021, Park has been the Lead Composer and Arranger for Osunjirang, a distinguished South Korea-based company founded by the esteemed classical music composer Chanho Oh. Under Osunjirang, Park has crafted and published a remarkable array of original music and arrangements. Her exceptional talent ...
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