Fiddlers on the Loose: Multi-genre fiddle jam hits NYC
Date Published: July 22, 2005
On Wednesday August 24th at 7 p.m., three New York City fiddlers will
present an evening of multi-genre fiddle styles including Irish fiddle,
funky-jazz fiddle, and world-jazz fiddle. The show will be held at
the Under_score, 1733 First Avenue. Admission is $5 at the door. For
further information, please call (718) 832-3440.
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About Fiddlers on the Loose
This multi-genre fiddle show features three New York fiddlers and their
bands. Irish fiddler Cady Finlayson joins Darrell Looney of Da
Phatfunk Clique (funky fiddle) and world-jazz fiddler Elektra Kurtis for a
not-to-be-missed evening of fiddle music.
Cady Finlayson, Irish fiddle
New Age Voice Magazine states, "Cady Finlayson is one of America’s top
Celtic fiddlers, expressing a level of soulfulness not commonly heard".
Her spirited Irish fiddling has been heard at venues which include the
Jacob Javits Center, Carnegie Hall and the Slainte Irish Festival.
http://www.cadyfinlayson.com
Elektra Kurtis, leader of Ensemble Elektra (world-jazz)
Greek violinist/composer Elektra Kurtis has lived in Poland, Greece and
Finland. Her original music is a blend of jazz and traditional music
inspired by Mediterranean roots (Greek, Egyptian and North African)
Elektra has performed with Lester Bowie, Gerry Mulligan, Paquito d’Rivera,
Lionel Hampton, Max Roach, Ray Barreto, Simon Shaheen and Israel
"Cachao" Lopez. Her CDs include "The Book of Time" (2000) and "Afrodite’s
Smile" (2005). http://www.elektrakurtis.com
Da Phatfunk Clique
The funk/jazz sounds of Da Phatfunk Clique began with their 1999
"Pandemic Love" release, which was a collaboration between violinist
Darrell Looney and bassist Brian Ellis. Artists Janet Rogers (keyboards)
and Michael Thomas (drums) were added and the resulting vibe, both
jazzy and funky, has been described as an amalgamation of jazz from
Mavishnu Orchestra and funk ambience of George Clinton’s P-Funk. True to
form, these are among the group’s influences as are artists such as
Me’Shell NDegeOcello, Herbie Hancock, George Duke and Noel Pointer.
http://www.phatfunk.com
Press Contact: 718-832-3440
E-Mail: violincaddy @ aol.com
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