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Bossa Nuevo debuted on October 14, 2009, at The Iron Post jazz club on the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Holly Holmes, saxophonist Mikael Templeton, guitarist George Turner, pianist Lara Driscoll, and drummer Matt Plaskota. Cody Jensen joined the band few month later on percussion and became an instant fit.The band performed consistently throughout 2009-2011 and released a self-titled debut CD on Teal Creek Music, an independent music label from Oregon. The album was produced by bandleader Karim Yengsep, with the help of Grammy-winning arranger and producer Chip McNeill, and engineer Mark Rubel of Pogo Studio, where the album was recorded.Throughout its Illinois tenure, Bossa Nuevo performed on every major festival in Champaign-Urbana, in addition to performing live on the air of Illinois Public Media. The band's success largely came because of the strong bonds among the ensemble members, enthusiastic support from the community, and professional respect from fellow musicians. The band will always remember the kind, supporting, and nurturing environment that Champaign-Urbana gave to Bossa Nuevo.
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Bossa Nuevo 2010
Bossa Nuevo 2010
"Bossa Nuevo' s self-titled debut recording is filled with color, texture, groove and melody. The project offers airy, organic, fresh new interpretations of works by great Brazilian composers like Gilberto Gil and Antonio Carlos Jobim plus a stunning version of Astor Piazzola's "Soledad." Each track is unique and offers a snapshot of the great artistry and collective dedication of these seven musicians. There are so many wonderful moments and each listening offers new surprises. Bossa Nuevo is a great band, even more so in live performance and this recording captures its spirit. Catch them whenever you can!"- Larry Gray, Premiere Chicago Bassist, Composer, Arranger, and EducatorReleased on October 1, 2010, by Oregonian label, Teal Creek Music (TC-2021), this self-titled debut CD features seven compositions arranged by group members, and is representative of the ensemble's wide variety of repertoire.Produced by Karim Yengsep, Chip McNeill, and Mark Rubel. Recorded on May 27-28, 2010, at Pogo Studio, Champaign, Illinois. Mastered by Jon Schoenoff at Artist Mastering. Graphic design by Jake Thompson. Photography by David Cubberly.Karim Yengsep - Acoustic Upright and Electric BassesHolly Holmes - Vocals, MandolinMikael Templeton - Flute, Alto, and Tenor SaxophonesLara Driscoll - Acoustic Piano and Fender RhodesGeorge Turner - Acoustic Nylon String and Electric GuitarsCody Jensen - PercussionMatt Plaskota - Drums
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