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The members of Ambient have performed together for years at local churches. James, Walt and Andy have been playing instruments all their lives and the love for music has continued to grow. In 2006 Ambient became an official band and have gained a diverse following in Central Illinois. Since the formation of Ambient they have provided music for many weddings, socials and jazz events in the Peoria area. KEY POINTS OF INTEREST: ~ Opening guest band for legendary R&B artist Dionne Warwick (2006) ~ Winners of ICC RiverCity Soul Fest Idol Contest (2007) ~ Freshman album to be completed and released (2008)

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The Friday Morning Listen: Brian Eno - Ambient 1: Music for Airports (1978)

The Friday Morning Listen: Brian Eno - Ambient 1: Music for Airports (1978)

Source: Something Else!

By Mark Saleski What is it about a vacation? Let's say that there's just the two of you, a house, no kids. Then, you go on vacation, arriving at your destination spot. So now the house has been swapped for a nice hotel room with a view (in our case, a view of the side of an old warehouse, but no matter...). Why does it feel so different? So relaxing? Is it just because the responsibilities of daily life have ...

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A Piece of Plastic Containing Minimal Ambient Jazz

A Piece of Plastic Containing Minimal Ambient Jazz

Source: All About Jazz


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In a Whisper... Between Ambient and Jazz, a Love Call

In a Whisper... Between Ambient and Jazz, a Love Call

Source: BlueGal 110

In music, as in life, a fortuitous encounter can generate a spark of poetry. This is what happened between Gino Fioravanti (at the piano) and Mirko Fait (at the soprano saxophone). To bring together these two artists was John Toso (co-author of the pieces) who skilfully led the two musicians on parallel paths. The evanescent notes and the relaxing, almost hypnotic, melodies played by Fioravanti on a grand piano Steinway, intertwine the smooth sound of a soprano saxophone which, although ...

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Janet Robbins Releases Second Volume In Ambient/Instrumental Series, "Carrying the Bag of Hearts, Interpreting the Birth of Stars, Vol. II" CD

Janet Robbins Releases Second Volume In Ambient/Instrumental Series, "Carrying the Bag of Hearts, Interpreting the Birth of Stars, Vol. II" CD

Source: All About Jazz

"The music on Volume II is a continuation of music I began to write after my move to Woodstock. There is something in that area for me (for a lot of people) of a deep timelessness, where all is not comfortable, but rich in experience all the same. I was frequently moved to write songs that made me feel as if I was on a train in the middle of the night not knowing where I was being taken, or ...

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Jimmy Smith Converts to the Ambient Sound of Accordions

Jimmy Smith Converts to the Ambient Sound of Accordions

Source: All About Jazz

Los Angeles - The jazz world was taken aback today at the announcement by Jimmy Smith's management that Mr. Smith has decided to shift his focus from the Hammond B-3 Organ to the Accordion. According to Stan “The Man" Goldblatt, his long-time manager, Mr. Smith has recently discovered the joy of putting that heavy accordion over his chest and letting the music wail from within its bellows. “But it doesn't end there," adds Goldblatt. “Jimmy has renounced hard-bop styled jazz ...

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