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With a distinctive sound that is soulful, intimate and expressive, Lucas is building a reputation as a part of a jazz tradition -- the male balladeer -- a tradition that cries out for new blood. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, LUCAS began honing his musical sensibilities at an early age, under the influence of his family; his adolescent listening experiences ran the gamut -- from Motown to Mozart to Miles to Mangeshkar. (And all the hotspots in-between) After majoring in Theatre Arts at the University of Georgia, Lucas moved to New York City, where he has lived, and worked as a singer/actor/director for more than a decade and a half in films, television, and numerous NY/International theatrical productions. Performing in a variety of nightclub/cabaret settings, Lucas has been nominated for Manhattan Cabaret/MAC Award as Best Jazz Vocalist. Over the past decade, Lucas has lived between New York City and Seoul, South Korea, touring in numerous theater and concert productions. He was twice awarded the Seoul-Sounds Award for Best Jazz Vocalist

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Brazilian Vibraphonist Lucas Amorim Releases Debut 'Live in New York City'

Brazilian Vibraphonist Lucas Amorim Releases Debut 'Live in New York City'

Source: Mike Jurkovic

From humble beginnings in Florianopolis, the capital of southern Brazil’s Santa Catarina state, rising vibraphonist Lucas Amorim readies to assert himself into New York City’s never sleeps jazz world with his live action debut Lucas Amorim: Live in New York City. Stirred to express himself after falling under the spell of Milt Jackson and Gary Burton (notably Burton’s four mallet “pianistic" approach), Amorim left his boyhood drum set and began studying the vibes with a laser focus. Gigs throughout Brazil ...

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Gary Lucas & Jann Klose Release "Stereopticon" Online

Gary Lucas & Jann Klose Release "Stereopticon" Online

Source: Anne Leighton

Guitarist Gary Lucas and singer Jann Klose’s new album, Stereopticon is now out on Cosmic Trigger Records/The Orchard. This is a songwriter’s album, probably most at home with fans of AAA, indie, acoustic folk-pop/“urban Americana” music. Also active songwriters, Gary and Jann collaborated on songs over the past three years. Their friend Dan Beck, who has written with Dion DiMucci, the Iron City Houserockers, Felix Cavaliere, joined them as lyricist on 6 songs. In September 2014 and June 2015, Jann ...

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First Album Collaboration By Peter Hammill & Gary Lucas Other World CD Available February 3, 2014

First Album Collaboration By Peter Hammill & Gary Lucas Other World CD Available February 3, 2014

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK - Esoteric Recordings are delighted to announce the release of the first album collaboration featuring Peter Hammill, (Van Der Graaf Generator) and Gary Lucas, (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley). “OTHER WORLD" (EANTCD 1026) is released on 3rd February 2014. The fourteen track recording is a result of an invitation from Peter to Gary suggesting they might convene at the formers studio to see if some musical sparks might fly. Having first met in Aylesbury after a Hammill solo show ...

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Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room, Jan 2-4, 2013

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room, Jan 2-4, 2013

Source: Cres O'Neal

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room In New York, NY Washington, DC: National recording artist, Saxophonist, Dee Lucas, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, New York, NY, Wednesday, January 2 - Friday, January 4, 2013. Considered one of the Jazz’s best kept secrets, soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas has evolved and catapulted onto the music scene. After launching his well-received 2004 debut CD, “Remembrance”, a tribute to legendary saxophonist ...

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Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room

Source: Cres O'Neal

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room In New York, NY Washington, DC: National recording artist, Saxophonist, Dee Lucas, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY, Wed, January 2-Friday, January 4, 2013. Considered one of the Jazz’s best kept secrets, soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas has evolved and catapulted onto the music scene. After launching his well-received 2004 debut CD, “Remembrance”, a tribute to legendary saxophonist George Howard, Lucas ...

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Mickey Hart and George Lucas: The Skywalker Sessions

Mickey Hart and George Lucas: The Skywalker Sessions

Source: JamBase

THE FIRST IN A NEW SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS Fresh off the road from a sold out 15 date tour, Mickey Hart fans can tune in to the first in a series of videos featuring Mickey with director/filmmaker George Lucas telling stories of their work together, the importance of sound in film, and the power of music. “Episode One" finds George & Mickey “Back the Big Room" at Lucas' Skywalker Ranch where Hart recorded the Gyuto Monks Tantric Choir and the ...

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Grammy-winning Composer Terence Blanchard Completes Score For LucasFilm's Red Tails, Set For Release January 20th By Twentieth Century Fox

Grammy-winning Composer Terence Blanchard Completes Score For LucasFilm's Red Tails, Set For Release January 20th By Twentieth Century Fox

Source: Michael Ricci

Film is Golden-Globe nominated Composer's 52nd film score and stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Ne-Yo and more Los Angeles, CA: World-renowned film composer and musician Terence Blanchard has completed the score for the soundtrack for Lucasfilm's RED TAILS. A high-flying action epic inspired by the heroic exploits of the first all African-American aerial combat unit, The Lucasfilm Ltd. production of RED TAILS will launch on January 20, 2012, released by Twentieth Century Fox. Produced by Rick McCallum and Charles ...

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Terence Blanchard To Score "Red Tails," A George Lucas Production

Terence Blanchard To Score "Red Tails," A George Lucas Production

Source: Muse Media

Grammy winning composer/ trumpet player Terence Blanchard to score Red Tails, a George Lucas production. The film is Golden-Globe nominated composer's 52nd film score and stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard and more

World-renowned film composer and trumpet player Terence Blanchard is set to score the soundtrack for Red Tails, the feature film directorial debut by Anthony Hemingway. Based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, Red Tails tells the tale of a group of ...

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Video / DVD

Gary Lucas One-Take - "Q & A"

Gary Lucas One-Take - "Q & A"

Source: Dusty Wright

Former Captain Beefheart and Jeff Buckley guitarist performs a new instrumental piece entitled “Q & A" on Dusty Wright's One-Takes.

About Gary Lucas

A world class guitar hero, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, an international recording artist with over a dozen acclaimed solo albums to date, and a soundtrack composer for film and television, Gary Lucas is on the move in 2006. Dubbed the “legendary leftfield guitarist" by The Guardian, “Guitarist of 1000 Ideas" by The New York Times, “a true axe ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas Will Perform At The Famous Blue Note Jazz Club In New York On April 2

Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas Will Perform At The Famous Blue Note Jazz Club In New York On April 2

Source: Kl Ma

Make It Happen Entertainment, in association with the Blue Note Jazz Club, is proud to welcome Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas to join the ranks of great jazz musicians performing at the Blue Note Jazz Club. Lucas will make his live performance at the Late Night Groove Series at the world's famous Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Tickets are $15 and ShowTime is 12:30 a.m. Blue Note Jazz Club is located between 6th ...

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