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Lapis Luna
The band is comprised of the brightest jazz musicians in NYC who set themselves apart with an authentic presentation of vintage jazz standards, tender ballads, and obscure swing era gems. Added into the sets are first-rate blues, cha-chas, rumbas & bossa nova:
Shawn Aileen Clark vocalist and bandleader John Merrill guitar Chris Pistorino bass Brian Floody drums, percussion
Lapis Luna’s influences vary from memorable vocalists of the golden age of song like Crosby, Armstrong & Holiday, to popular music stars Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole & Chet Baker. The heart of their music draws from the celebrated songbooks of Ellington, Porter, Jobim, the Gershwins, Hammerstein, Shaw & Goodman, while their style embraces all forms of music from the first half of the 20th century including hot jazz, early blues, dixie, big band, bebop, swing & Latin forms
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Guide to Choosing a Band: Elements to Consider When Booking Jazz for an Event
by Vinson Valega
The most important element of jazz is the warm, natural sound of the acoustic instruments that comprise the ensemble. Most groups consist of either piano or guitar complemented by bass and drums (with additional horns or vocalists added when desired). The repertoire is wide-ranging and the musical language common to all Just Jazz musicians. No matter the size or make up of the group, the long heritage of our jazz vocabulary creates an elegant, smooth sound that enhances ...
read moreLapis Luna Continues Their Residency At The Plaza Hotel On Thursday Evenings
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LAPIS LUNA CONTINUES THEIR RESIDENCY AT THE PLAZA HOTEL ON THURSDAY EVENINGS 9PM TO MIDNIGHT. Featuring vocalist Shawn Aileen Clark, the band plays vintage standards, obscure swing-era songs, a retro inspired latin music in a gorgeous lounge setting. The band will be playing selections from their hit holiday album 'Snowbound' during the month of December. THE PLAZA HOTEL Every Thursday Evening 9pm to Midnight in the Rose Club, with the Lapis Luna Quintet No Cover Charge ...
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Lapis Luna featuring Shawn Aileen Clark at Smalls on May 20
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The Plaza Hotel (NYC) Features Live Jazz with Lapis Luna Every Thursday Evening
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Shawn Aileen Clark
Lapis Luna continues their residency at the famed Plaza Hotel on Thursday nights in the Rose Club. Featuring vocalist Shawn Aileen Clark, the band plays standards, obscure swing-era songs, a retro inspired latin music in a gorgeous and relaxed lounge setting. SET TIMES: 8:30-9:45 and 10:15 to 11:30 No Cover Charge The Rose Club is located at 59th Street at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South in the Plaza Hotel, NYC F to 57th Street, N, ...
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The Plaza Hotel’s Rose Club Features the Lapis Luna Quartet Every Thursday Evening
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Shawn Aileen Clark
NEW YORK—LAPIS LUNA, one of New York City's premier jazz bands, continues their residency at the famed Plaza Hotel on Thursday nights in the Rose Club. Featuring vocalist Shawn Aileen Clark, the band plays standards, obscure swing-era songs, a retro inspired latin music in a gorgeous lounge setting. SET TIMES: 8:30-9:45 and 10:15 to 11:30 (11:30PM ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) No Cover Charge The Rose Club is located at 59th Street at Fifth Avenue and Central ...
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Lapis Luna's "Snowbond." A New Holiday Classic!
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Shawn Aileen Clark
Lapis Luna's new album, featuring jazz vocalist Shawn Aileen Clark, will surely keep you in a festive mood through the holiday season—and all winter long! The newly released album presents Christmas classics and little known gems such as the swinging opening track 'Warm December' and radio darling 'Christmas Island.' So get out your martini shakers, hang that mistletoe, and pop in 'Snowbound' to keep those spirits bright! Download on iTunes and CDBaby.com! UPCOMING SHOWS: Every Thursday Evening, December 9, 16, ...
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