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Yaala Ballin
In New York, Yaala's widely attended performances have been enthusiastically welcomed by the city's jazz listenership. A critically acclaimed live recording at Birdland and a recent feature on WKCR's Jazz Alternatives continue to broaden her audiences.
Reminiscent of the iconic vocalists who inspire her, she has become a "musician's favorite", frequently collaborating with both established artists and New York's highly recognized younger talents.
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Yaala Ballin: On The Road
by Dan Bilawsky
Yaala Ballin's On The Road came into being as the young vocalist came off the road, completing an international tour with her working band. Ballin wisely chose to capitalize on the musical bonds and connections forged on the road, bringing the band into the studio to record a set that reflects the programming and flow of her live performances. While some singers seem to thrive on the unexpected, transforming classics into near-unrecognizable numbers with odd re-harmonizations and ...
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