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Live Review

Badi Assad at Iridium Jazz Club

Read "Badi Assad at Iridium Jazz Club" reviewed by Ernest Barteldes


Badi Assad Iridium Jazz Club New York, NY October 20, 2015 Backed solely by her nylon-string electric guitar, Brazilian singer and guitarist Badi Assad took to the stage in her first U.S. tour since 2007 in support of her 2015 release Hatched (Quatroventos, 2015). Before playing, she spoke of her mixed heritage coming from Lebanon, Italy, Portugal and Brazil, kicking off the set with “Eu Vim Daquele Lugar," whose lyrics emphasize ...

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Album Review

Badi Assad: Rhythms

Read "Rhythms" reviewed by Dave Hughes


I was fortunate enough to attend a concert on the Lee Ritenour - Dave Grusin - Eric Marienthal - and special guests tour supporting the Twist of Jobim album (and also the new solo releases by each of the above). The main part of the concert with the headliners was enjoyable enough (highlight: Dave Grusin's Henry Mancini segment; lowlight: loud, overbearing pre-recorded rhythm tracks and songs that stretched out a little too much). But I, along with the rest of ...

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Festival

Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Badi Assad Joins Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival Lineup

Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Badi Assad Joins Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival Lineup

Source: Charles Carlini Presents

The Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival proudly announces the addition of the internationally acclaimed Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist Badi Assad to its stellar lineup. This five-day musical extravaganza is set to captivate audiences from April 25-29, showcasing some of the world’s finest guitarists at premier venues across New York City. Badi Assad’s innovative approach to the guitar, coupled with her enchanting vocals and unparalleled compositional skills, has established her as a true virtuoso in the world of music. Audiences can ...

Interview

Face the Music: Badi Assad and the Sleight of Voice

Face the Music: Badi Assad and the Sleight of Voice

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter

Back in 2005, Brazilian guitarist/vocalist Badi Assad toured throughout the universe with two iconic American guitarists, Larry Coryell and John Abercrombie. They landed in Minneapolis for a night at the Dakota. In addition to the guitar, I recall an odd tube-like “instrument" that Badi used to add another dimension to her already stunning music. But it was a guitar show and she was but one-third of the attraction. Eight years later, Badi returned to the Dakota with her own back-up ...

Recording

World Music's Badi Assad Back In The U.s. With A Modern Vocal Brazilian/flamenco Guitar Release With Lush Arrangements & English Versions

World Music's Badi Assad Back In The U.s. With A Modern Vocal Brazilian/flamenco Guitar Release With Lush Arrangements & English Versions

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

São Paulo, Brazil: Badi Assad is one of the most innovative, passionate and talented artists of her generation and listed by Rolling Stone as a top guitarist from Brazil. She transcends traditional styles of her native Brazilian music with a mixture of pop, jazz and ethnic sounds from around the world. As a result, the singer, guitarist and songwriter is successfully forging an exhilarating genre of music that quite literally defies categorization. 'Between Love and Luck' is her first CD ...

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Badi Assad

Chesky Records
2012

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Three Guitars

in-akustik
2005

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Verde

Chesky Records
2004

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Chameleon

Chesky Records
1998

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Echoes Of Brazil

Chesky Records
1997

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Rhythms

Chesky Records
1997

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