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Described as "nothing short of enchanting" by All About Jazz in 2015, AS IS is the musical union of jazz guitarist, Alan Schulman and jazz vocal stylist, Stacey Lynn Schulman. The couple - both on and off stage - have made a name for themselves for their imaginative re-expressions of 20th century song classics. AS IS takes audiences on an intimate journey through the world and words of songs long-forgotten - but newly created - with both the soulfulness and swing that's accessible, memorable and highly musical.

​Alan Schulman is a noted jazz guitarist from Cincinnati, Ohio who studied with the late great guitarist Cal Collins (formerly of the Benny Goodman Orchestra). He holds a Masters degree in Jazz Arranging & Composition from Howard University in Washington DC. A Thelonius Monk Competition Top-10 finalist, he has appeared with such noted jazz artists as Anita Baker, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis & Michael Feinstein. Stacey Schulman is a jazz vocal stylist and a native of the New York City area, performing in a variety of musical and theatrical roles since the age of nine. As an NYC studio singer, Stacey has had the privilege of singing on radio commercials, television series and movie soundtracks throughout her 20+ year musical career.

​AS IS released their sophomore album - Here's to Life - this year with Grammy-nominated producer, James McKinney. The album blends the duo’s signature intimacy with the talents of special guest artists including Grammy-nominated drummer, Marcus Baylor (The Baylor Project, The Yellowjackets); acclaimed saxophonist, David Binney; harmonica virtuoso, Gregoire Maret; vocalese talents Christie Dashiell and Kokayi, and members of the DC-based String Queens. The album debuted at #9 on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Chart and is currently climbing the Top 100 JazzWeek chart on radio stations across the U.S.

The couple's first CD, "A Love Like Ours", was released in May 2015 as a vehicle to raise funding for Lyme disease research. The couple’s cover single “Summertime” was featured prominently in a Global Lyme Alliance PSA commercial radio campaign in the United States throughout the summer of 2015, with over 3500 plays. Stacey is a survivor of Lyme Disease and a vocal advocate for funding, research and awareness of the disease. Proceeds from their newest CD, Here's to Life, will also benefit Lyme research and awareness efforts.

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Get In The Christmas Spirit With Mike Renzi And Jim Porcella's "Christmas Is: December Duets"

Get In The Christmas Spirit With Mike Renzi And Jim Porcella's "Christmas Is: December Duets"

Source: Mixed Media Promotion

Do you know Mike Renzi? The immense musical talent has won seven Emmys for musical direction, including wins for his work on “Sesame Street" and the soap opera “All My Children.” Also noteworthy: Mike has backed some amazing talent, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, as well as Tony’s work with Lady Gaga at the Grammys in 2015, appearing in an Irving Berlin tribute at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, dedicating a new Bennett-Sinatra Studio in Queens, and performing with ...

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Surprises Abound In New As Is Release “Here’s To Life” Featuring Alan And Stacey Schulman Available February 16, 2018

Surprises Abound In New As Is Release “Here’s To Life” Featuring Alan And Stacey Schulman Available February 16, 2018

Source: Mouthpiece Music

Here’s To Life is the newest CD by AS IS, featuring jazz guitarist ALAN SCHULMAN and jazz vocalist STACEY SCHULMAN. The CD is an eclectic mix of tunes that showcases Stacey’s versatile vocal stylings and Alan’s soulful acoustic and electric jazz guitar playing. Their debut CD, A Love Like Ours, was a duo project that hit #1 on the Amazon jazz vocal charts in its first week of distribution. This time around, they have partnered with some of the top ...

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For The Music Industry, Christmas Is Here: How To Give Your Career A Holiday Boost

For The Music Industry, Christmas Is Here: How To Give Your Career A Holiday Boost

Source: HypeBot

If you're planning to release your new hit holiday single this Thanksgiving, you're going to be a little late to the party. According to this article, if you want your tunes to grace the festivities this year, the time get them released is now. Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician When the Biebs, and Ariana Grande, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Michael Bublé record new Christmas music, when do you think their labels really start gearing up to ...

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No Christmas is Complete Without Bird

No Christmas is Complete Without Bird

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Horn Section Added, as Isabel Rose Comes to Blue Note on April 11th

Horn Section Added, as Isabel Rose Comes to Blue Note on April 11th

Source: Seth Cohen PR

Jazz/swing/cabaret singer Isabel Rose performs at one of New York's premiere jazz clubs, the Blue Note, on April 11th. Rose joined a band that will include Tedd Firth on keys, Martin Wind on bass, Warren Odze on drums, Bernd Schoenhart on guitar, Roger Squitero on percussion, Mike Davis on trombone, Aaron Heick on sax, and C.J. Camerieri on trumpet. BLUE NOTE—April 11, 2011 8pm & 10:30pmר sets $20 at a table/$10 at the bar ...

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Las Vegas is One Long Happy Hour

Las Vegas is One Long Happy Hour

Source: Michael Ricci

I love martinis. I average about two a year, usually here in Las Vegas, where they are known to spawn. A cold glass of beer is a splendid sight, and a glass of Chardonnay has a lovely sort of moon glow. But a martini comes with that great stiletto heel.

And after the first sip of my very first martini, I become disoriented and hopelessly lost. We'd arrived in Vegas at 5 p.m., Posh and I, and by 6 we ...

“The instrumental harmonic center of the recording remains the soft, round tone of Alan Schulman's guitar…The vocal part of the equation is the durable soprano of Stacey Schulman, who can summon delicate lace on one song and a bouncy jam on another.” C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz

"A superb collection of heartfelt storytelling" with "sublime performances that stretch across the spectrum of jazz expression." - Dan Ouellette, Liner Notes. Downbeat contributor, editor ZealNYC

"4 STARS! Hot scat-singing, heated guitar playing... an excellent introduction to the music of Stacey and Alan Schulman." - Scott Yanow, Jazz Artistry Now

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

A Love Like Ours...

Night, Night The Elephant Productions
2022

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O Holy Night

Night, Night The Elephant Productions
2021

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Here’s To Life

Night, Night The Elephant Productions
2018

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A Love Like Ours

Independent
2015

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