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| Lisa Marie Simmons - Singer Spoken Word - Upcoming U.S. Tour Performance Schedule In light of the extraordinary acclaim garnered by her 2020 debut album, "NoteSpeak (Amori e Tragedie In Musica), " accomplished artist Lisa Marie Simmons is pleased to unveil her upcoming US tour in support of her second album, "NoteSpeak 12." The tour promises to engage audiences nationwide with a profound fusion of poetry, music, and storytelling. Lisa Marie Simmons, celebrated for her profound lyrics, masterful compositions, and compelling performances, has received commendations from industry experts. Her 2020 debut album was hailed by Downbeat Magazine as one of the year's finest records, setting the stage for her eagerly awaited follow-up. Lisa Marie Simmons will be joined on stage by a talented ensemble of musicians who have contributed significantly to the sonic tapestry of "NoteSpeak 12." The band members include Marco Cremaschini (Piano, Keyboards, Arrangements, Composer), Federico Negri (Drums), Marco Cocconi (Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass), and Manuel Caliumi (Alto Saxophone, Soprano Sax). The journey begins on October 16 as Lisa Marie Simmons and Marco Cremaschini embark on an artist residency at SUNY Oneonta, a unique opportunity to explore and expand their creative horizons. This residency will foster a dynamic exchange of ideas and inspiration through collaboration with students. The culmination of their residency will be a captivating Full Band Performance at SUNY Oneonta on November 14. Audiences can anticipate an evening of music and poetry that transcends boundaries, inviting them into the profound world of "NoteSpeak 12." Following their residency, the tour moves to the heart of New York City on November 16, where Lisa Marie Simmons and her band will grace the stage at NUBLU. Get your tickets here to be part of this unforgettable night of music and lyrical storytelling. November 17 & 19 will bring additional tour dates, with exciting performances that promise to surprise and delight fans. Stay tuned for announcements about these upcoming shows. The tour reaches its pinnacle on November 18 with a mesmerizing Philadelphia Performance at the Painted Bride Arts Center. It presents a unique opportunity for Philadelphia's audience to intimately experience the enchanting sounds of "NoteSpeak 12." NoteSpeak 12 is a multi-leveled musical jazz hybrid. Building upon an underlying concept of unity and connection, the music for 12 explores the considerable distance between two disparate musical outposts – dodecaphonic (12-note scale) iconoclasts Schoenberg and Stockhausen to represent western culture, and AfroBeat to represent African culture – but also allows the musicians to play with freedom within these two pillars, and breathe their own creativity into the groove. Its lyrics, in substance and form (sonnets, free verse, rondeau prime and others) meditate upon the ubiquitous presence of the number 12 and its various worldly incarnations: In Islam, in Judeo-Christianity, in astrology, in physics, and its metaphysical representation of harmony, empathy, and unity. Lineup Lisa Marie Simmons Lead Vocal, Lyrics, Composer Marco Cremaschini Piano, Keyboards, Arrangements, Composer Laura Masotto - Violin Federico Negri - Drums Marco Cocconi - Electric Bass; Acoustic Bass Manuel Caliumi - Alto Saxophone, Soprano Sax Denise Dimè - Vocals Dionne Draper - Vocals Ernest Ikwanga - Guitars Mauro Negri - Tenor Saxophone Federico Pierantoni - Trombone Fulvio Sigurtà - Trumpet, Flugelhorn Donata Greco - Flute Weedie Braimah - Percussion Maurizio Giannone - Percussion "Notespeak 12 is a lyrical album and an ensemble of centuries of the sonic lifeworlds of Black people. I walked away, hearing new articulations of jazz that sounded like Zora Neal Hurston's words on the page. It's an ode to the sounds we make in community and punctuated by theatrical curiosity and professional knowledge expressed through well-attended craft. It travels to many places and takes the listeners with it. Notespeak 12 is a well-choreographed journey." DJ Lynnée Denise write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |