By bandweblogs on Aug 23, 2007 in Music, Press Releases, Bands, Cds, Jay Leno, Flute, Erykah Badu, New Releases, Musicians, Albums, Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Kerr, BET Live, Motown Records, Kirk Whalum | 0 Comments
His masterful mix of sounds and grooves is the memorable variable that makes flutist Dwayne Kerr, of the Erykah Badu Band (Neda Stela), a rising figure in contemporary music today. Playing an instrument that traditionally has been heard more often than seen, Kerr has put the flute up front on display with his unique playing style in his debut CD […]
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By Guest on Nov 22, 2006 in Music, Reviews, Track Listings, Classical, Flute, Bach | 0 Comments
Laurel Zucker and Sara Andon combine their expertise as flautist in the realm of classical music. Both women are virtuoso performers, veterans that have performed and recorded for many years.
The Complete W.F. Bach Flute Duos is an ambitious set being that is a complete group of compositions featuring the genius of Bach. This is not […]
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By Guest on Nov 14, 2006 in Music, Reviews, Track Listings, Classical, Flute, Piano | 0 Comments
The long time team of Laurel Zucker & Mark Shapiro unite once again on a selection of compositions from influential composers Cesar Franck, Gabriel Faure, Claude Debussy, Franz Schubert, and Maurice Ravel on Master Music for Flute & Piano.
The title of the recording befits the 19 compositions covered on this comprehensive outing. Schubert gets extensive […]
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By bandweblogs on Nov 2, 2006 in Music, Reviews, Track Listings, Classical, Flute, Piano | 0 Comments
Laurel Zucker and Mark Shapiro continue their longstanding musical alliance with yet another superb release titled Madrigal for Flute and Piano. This is their seventh release on Cantilena Records. The duo is creating quite a legacy of classical renderings and this particular release is one the stands out amongst the many I have enjoyed over […]
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By bandweblogs on Oct 24, 2006 in Music, Reviews, Cds, Classical, Flute, Acoustic | 0 Comments
The flute and acoustic guitar are very compatible. In the realm of classical music, it can be a beautiful marriage between two delicate instruments. Laurel Zucker (flute) and Mark Delpriora (guitar) meld their musical minds for a beautiful recording of classical compositions. The musicians take a page out the books of many influential composers such […]
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By bandweblogs on Oct 16, 2006 in Music, Reviews, Track Listings, Cds, Classical, Flute, Piano | 0 Comments
Even in the world of classical, where the music and listeners are well educated and refined, you can find some humor in a serious world. Laurel Zucker (flute) and Marc Shapiro have united once again to record compositions that look at the darker side of music on The Dark Side of the Flute (a play […]
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