Local Girl Comes Home: Vocalist LUA HADAR adds a TWIST to jazz
with new CD debuting May 10th at New York’s Iridium Jazz
Club
Released
on: April 19, 2008, 5:23 pm
Press
Release Author: Bellalua
Records - a division of New Performance Group
Industry:
Entertainment
Press
Release Summary: “World jazz” vocalist LUA HADAR with
her band, TWIST, debut their new self-titled CD - a cosmopolitan
mix of original, international and standard jazz tunes "twisted"
in a surprising fusion by Hadar and her musical director, jazz
pianist and arranger, Jason Martineau. TWIST, a sophisticated
high-energy band, is comprised of piano, bass, drums, congas and
reeds, headlined by the passionate Lua Hadar on vocals. Presented
in association with Scott Barbarino
Press
Release Body: Vocalist LUA HADAR with her band,
TWIST, will debut their new self-titled CD, in a historic
jazz neighborhood at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club,
which was named “New York's Best Jazz Club”
by New York Magazine and "one of
New York's major jazz clubs” by The New York Times.
Presented in association with Scott Barbarino: One show
only, Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 PM. 1650 Broadway at 51s,, New
York City. Cover: $20, $15 for MAC members. ph: 212-582-2121.
www.iridiumjazzclub.com
Lua
Hadar, intriguing "world jazz"
vocalist is a refreshing revelation in passionate musical creativity.
Her latest CD, Lua Hadar with TWIST (her sophisticated
high-energy band), makes it clear that, as the name implies, their
music keeps moving forward in unexpected ways.
Lua's
success as a singer is not surprising considering that her father
was a musician/bandleader, and the soundtrack of her New York
childhood was taken right out of the Great American Songbook.
Her unique musical skill set has classical and jazz roots, combined
with a remarkable facility and love for the Romance languages,
including French, Italian and Spanish. Lua's lust for travel and
cultural exchange has produced a cosmopolitan mix of original,
international and standard jazz tunes "twisted"
in a surprising fusion by Hadar and her musical director, pianist
and arranger, Jason Martineau.
Extensive
training and experience in theatre and cabaret have given Lua
an ability to connect intimately with audiences and emotionally
embrace her music. Completely at home on stage, she has a warm
and generous way with both her band and her audiences. This is
part of the reason why Lua and TWIST make regular
return engagements to many venues.
When
not touring, Lua Hadar and TWIST are based in
San Francisco, frequently appearing on the vibrant entertainment
scene there and in Los Angeles, at venues such as Jazz
at Pearl’s, The Plush Room, and Hollywood’s Gardenia
and M-Bar Supper Clubs.
Lua
is very active in the San Francisco Bay Area as a performing arts
consultant and mentor. She maintains a private Vocal Studio where
she trains professional singers and actors.
Musical
Director Jason Martineau is an award-winning pianist,
composer, arranger, and instructor, and has been active in the
San Francisco Bay Area since 1995. As jazz pianist, arranger and
bandleader, “Dr. J” directs the 6-piece TWIST,
comprised of piano, bass, drums, percussion, reeds, and headlined
by Hadar on vocals. A native New Yorker as well, his association
with Lua began in 2005 in San Francisco, with the production of
her first solo CD, It’s about Time (Bellalua Records,
www.luahadar.com).
Dr. Martineau holds a Masters Degree from the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music and a Doctorate in Composition from The
Manhattan School of Music. His numerous compositions
include works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, solo piano and
chorus. He has also composed a full-length musical, multiple film
scores, and over 200 songs, both instrumental and vocal. Dr. Martineau
has recorded more than ten CDs, working in a wide range of idioms
including world fusion, jazz, avant-garde, rock, pop, and classical.
Martineau’s original song, Floating Where I Have Never Been,
a French and English jazz funk tune, has its world premiere recording
on the new Lua Hadar with TWIST CD. (www.jasonmartineau.com)
FRESH!
– San Francisco Chronicle
Twist
is a first-rate 6-piece ensemble that knows how to rock the casbah.
– Nancy Tierney, CabaretExchange.com
…
rich voice … luscious tone… sensitive and poetic…
emotional… elegant … great rhythmic ideas - Rob
Lester, TalkinBroadway.com, New York
A
unique and original vocalist with a soaring range and a charming,
swingin' delivery. You will love Lua's "Twist!"
- Terese Genecco, award-winning vocalist and bandleader
…heart
wrenchingly beautiful… - Kurt Reichenbach, Universal
label recording artist
…
able to make the familiar sound fresh…she can easily get
to the emotional heart of a ballad…exuberant …
- Les Traub, Cabaret Scenes, Los Angeles
…gloriously
exotic… Tremendous! - Tom Kelly, San Francisco Bay
Times
WEBSITE:
www.luahadar.com
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/luahadarwithtwist
ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT: www.sonicbids.com/luahadar
CD SALES: www.cdbaby.com/luahadar,
iTunes and at many online digital venues (after the release)
FOR
CALENDAR EDITORS:
WHO: Lua Hadar with TWIST
WHAT: 6-piece world jazz ensemble headlined by
vocalist Lua Hadar
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, one show only at 7:00
PM
WHERE: Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway at 51st,
New York City, NY, 10019.
TICKETS: $20, $15 for MAC members. ph: 212-582-2121.
www.iridiumjazzclub.com
For
hi-res photos contact info@luahadar.com;
call 415-377-4858 or see the photo gallery at www.luahadar.com
Photo
credit: Kingmond Young
CD Graphics: Paige Smith
Web
Site: http://www.luahadar.com
Contact
Details: New Performance Group
Attn: BZ Harrison, Media Dept.
1695 18th Street, Studio 317
San Francisco, CA 94107
ph: 415-377-4858