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We will be traveling to Tokyo from June 18-21 to perform at the Cotton Club! This is in tribute to the late Dave Valentin, a dear friend, brother, and colleague. We all miss him immensely! Bill O’ Connell- piano Lincoln Goines- bass Robby Ameen- drums Guest Artist- Andrea Brachfeld- flutes
Dec. 11 2015 http://thefluteview.com/2015/12/andrea-brachfeld-lady-of-the-island/ Andrea Brachfeld has a new CD- Lotus Blossom. I’m starting with her list of musicians since this album is a beautiful collaboration of extraordinary jazz musicians. The quartet perform seamlessly and creatively always with an interesting twist and turn! Highlights (there are too many to name) include Herbie Mann’s “Memphis Underground” (track 4) […]
On September 16 I received an award for the “Best Jazz Flute” from the fan-based Hot House Magazine Awards!! It was quite a surprise to be included with the nominees which included Jamie Baum, Don Braden, and Lew Tabackin. Then to get chosen was a dream come true! Life is good! On October 28 I […]
Hey everyone! I hope the break in the weather is making you feel as light and hopeful as I am! I am already making plans to go to Florida next January! Later for this I love snow stuff! It’s great when the first snowfall comes because all those childhood memories kick in when you could […]
Hey everyone! My article on the opening doors of Cuba was published in the February issue of The Flute View online. It discusses my personal experiences as well as a touch of the history of Cuban Charanga music. Check it out at www.thefluteview.com!