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David Yazbek

Yazbek is a long-time cult favorite -- a recording artist, vocalist and pianist known for his thrilling live performances and irreverent style. He is a two-time Tony Award Nominee, whose shows 'The Full Monty' and 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' have played in over 20 countries. His first album 'The Laughing Man' won the N.A.I.R.D. Award for Best Pop Album of the Year. He is a Grammy-nominated record producer, and an Emmy-Award winning TV writer (for Late Night with David Letterman).

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Animated Yazbek Video Precedes Spiegelworld Debut

Animated Yazbek Video Precedes Spiegelworld Debut

Source: Seth Cohen PR

Animated Video Peers at Life’s Complicated Journey From Infancy to Parenthood -- Set to the Ballad “Steps Of Another Man’s House" by David Yazbek Spiegelworld Debut Set for September 15th in NYC David Yazbek has delivered a beautiful, emotionally complex new video as a complement to his equally moving ballad ‘Steps of Another Man’s House.’ The animated video, by artist Onur Tukel, traces life’s journey from infancy to parenthood, and depicts a child’s initial loss of innocence, individuality and freedom...But ...

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Opera's Lauren Flanigan Added to Yazbek 5/22 Benefit

Opera's Lauren Flanigan Added to Yazbek 5/22 Benefit

Source: Seth Cohen PR

Metropolitan Opera Star Lauren Flanigan Added to David Yazbek's May 22nd Benefit Concert for Riverspace and Riverkeeper “I Think This Might be an Extremely Weird Show," Proclaims Yazbek JOE'S PUB IN NY & WORLD CAF LIVE IN PA ALSO CONFIRMED FOR YAZBEK IN MAY, AS IS BOSTON CONCERT “Remarkably Well-Crafted Images That Startle But Please" Rock/pop artist David Yazbek has confirmed that Metropolitan Opera star Lauren Flanigan has been added to his May 22nd Benefit Concert for Riverspace and Riverkeeper. ...

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Yazbek Tour Dates Set for NY, PA

Yazbek Tour Dates Set for NY, PA

Source: Seth Cohen PR

"Remarkably Well-Crafted Images That Startle But Please" TOUR DATES SET FOR MAY, INCLUDING JOE'S PUB IN NY, WORLD CAF LIVE IN PA, BENEFIT CONCERT FOR RIVERKEEPER “A dark, often troubling collection of songs, 'Evil Monkey Man' is full of rage and feelings of loss..."edgy" only begins to describe it..." Rock/pop artist David Yazbek has confirmed an initial round of tour dates in support of his acclaimed CD, 'Evil Monkey Man.' On May 20th, Yazbek will appear in concert at World ...

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Yazbek in-Store 2/28 in NYC

Yazbek in-Store 2/28 in NYC

Source: Seth Cohen PR

Yazbek In-Store confirmed for 2/28 at Barnes And Noble, Lincoln Center What: David Yazbek In-Store Performance, Cd Signing, Q&A - To Coincide With Release Of Acclaimed Cd 'Evil Monkey Man'. Where: Barnes And Noble, 66th & Broadway, Third Floor Performance Space. When: Thursday, February 28th Time: 7:00pm More information about David Yazbek & 'Evil Monkey Man': David Yazbek's complex pop-rock CD 'Evil Monkey Man' will be released 2/26 on Ghostlight Records. Early reviews have praised the CD as: “Full of ...

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Yazbek Hailed: "Sulfurous and Often Despairing" "Edgy and Inventive" "Unusually Good"

Yazbek Hailed: "Sulfurous and Often Despairing" "Edgy and Inventive" "Unusually Good"

Source: Seth Cohen PR

Journalists have spent time with David Yazbek's complex pop-rock CD 'Evil Monkey Man,' and have come to appreciate the darkness beneath the album's deceptively catchy melodies. The New York Times, in an interview preview, described the music as “Sulfurous and often despairing...," adding: “What's no shock is that emotion doesn't capsize his craft. The words may be about the inevitability of decay, but the grooves include mellow bossa novas and uptempo blues. And he still has the wit to rhyme ...

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Sneak Peek of Yazbek's 2/26 Evil Monkey Man Set for 2/9 at Lincoln Center

Sneak Peek of Yazbek's 2/26 Evil Monkey Man Set for 2/9 at Lincoln Center

Source: Seth Cohen PR

Rock/Pop/Blues/Opera Theatric-Palooza to Grace Lincoln Center, as Yazbek Preps 'American Songbook' Appearance for February 9th.

Event Offers Sneak Peek at Upcoming February 26th Release of 'Evil Monkey Man' CD -- a Complex Tour de Force, Reflecting the Dark Wit of its Esteemed Composer

Spring Tour Dates in the Works

After February 9th, Lincoln Center's 'American Songbook' series may never be the same, as esteemed composer/performer David Yazbek delivers his unorthodox mix of rock, pop, blues and theatricality. An atypical evening ...

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David Yazbek's Complex "Evil Monkey Man" Set for 2/26/2008

David Yazbek's Complex "Evil Monkey Man" Set for 2/26/2008

Source: Seth Cohen PR

Explosive Anger, Sadness and Occasional Joy Fuel David Yazbek's Complex Evil Monkey Man

Raw Emotion, Mixed with Yazbek's Trademark Humor, Combine for a Unique Collection of Songs

CD Out 2/26/08; Lincoln Center “American Songbook" Concert Confirmed for February 9th.

A sense of humor is one of the greatest gifts anyone can claim. A talent for music is another. Composer/Performer David Yazbek has been blessed with both. But how does such an artist handle personal loss, rage and sadness? What is ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Evil Monkey Man

Ghostlight Records
2008

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