ZINC BAR Lady of the Island CD Release
Photos by Maureen Plainfield Photography
LatinJazzNet.Com Review by Raul da Gama December 14, 2012
There is something magical about the sound of the flute no matter how well it is played; and when it is played as masterfully as Andrea Brachfeld plays it on her album Lady of the Island it is not only magical but mystical as well. This other-worldly beauty that Ms. Brachfeld brings to the flute comes from […]
LATEST REVIEW FROM allaboutjazz.com
Flautist Andrea Brachfeld has always professed an affinity for jazz and, though her background clearly demonstrates varied musical tastes, she has always been a hard bop musician at the core. Lady of the Island is the realization of a dream where the music selected reflects the jazz styles that tugs at her heart the most. Begun many […]
12/12/12 Radio news
Hi Everyone. In its tenth week at jazz radio, “Lady of the Island” is back up to NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR on the JazzWeek chart! We’re back to where we were two weeks ago, which is excellent. Here’s how this week wrapped up: • “Lady of the Island” is on 53 JazzWeek stations, and has 107 reported […]
December 15
Andrea Brachfeld will be performing with the: Wycliffe Gordon Quintet with guests Miller Theater Columbia University Time: 8:00 pm http://www.millertheatre.com
AllAboutJazz.com Review
Flautist Andrea Brachfeld has always professed an affinity for jazz and, though her background clearly demonstrates varied musical tastes, she has always been a hard bop musician at the core. Lady of the Island is the realization of a dream where the music selected reflects the jazz styles that tugs at her heart the most. […]
Latest Radio Play!
Hi Everyone. “Lady of the Island” jumped right back onto the JazzWeek chart this week, placing at NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR – the highest chart position to date! Two new major markets just started playing “Lady of the Island” – WCLK (Atlanta, GA) and WEAA (Baltimore, MD). We have one JazzWeek reporter adding this week – WBGU […]
Jersey Jazz Society Review
Flautist ANDREA BRACHFELD has been best known for her Latin jazz playing. Lady of the Island (Zoho – 201210) is her first recording as leader for a straight ahead jazz session, and from the evidence here, it will likely not be her last. She plays a C flute on most of the tracks, but turns […]
JazzTimes.com Review
Jazz flute aficionados should not overlook this CD, for Andrea Brachfeld is currently one of the best players of jazz on the instrument. Brachfeld has been best known as a Latin jazz musician since the ’70’s, when she became the first female flutist to play in a Charanga band in the United States (Charanga ’76). […]