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Badi Assad at Iridium Jazz Club
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 ...
read moreBadi Assad: Rhythms
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 ...
read moreNew York City Braces For The Electrifying Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival
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Charles Carlini Presents
Music lovers and guitar enthusiasts, prepare to be enthralled! The inaugural Guitar Masters Festival descends upon New York City from April 25th to 29th, 2024, promising an unforgettable celebration of the six-string. This festival is a dream come true for guitar enthusiasts. We're bringing together some of the most incredible talents in the guitar world for five days of pure magic," says Charles Carlini, founder of Charles Carlini Presents. This five-day extravaganza, presented by Charles Carlini Presents, a non-profit dedicated ...
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Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Badi Assad Joins Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival Lineup
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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 ...
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Face the Music: Badi Assad and the Sleight of Voice
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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 ...
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World Music's Badi Assad Back In The U.s. With A Modern Vocal Brazilian/flamenco Guitar Release With Lush Arrangements & English Versions
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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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Three Guitars: John Abercrombie, Badi Assad and Larry Coryell Perform at the Jazz Standard December 26 - 28
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All About Jazz