RK in Buenos Aires - please spread the word!

Hello everyone, desde Argentina! It´s absolutely beautiful here - what a
stylish, and fun city! I'm dancing un poco de Tango and hearing some incredible passionate music. Tomight I heard the Great bandonista Dino Saluzzi and his family group - including his son, Jose, who is plaing guitar with me tomorrow! I feel so blesssed! Please forward this reminder email to any friends in
Buenos Aires - my concert is Sunday night! March 9th at http://www.noavestruz.com.ar/
besos,
Rebecca


*Rebecca Kleinmann*

En Buenos Aires

*Domingo 9 de marzo 21hs en *

NoAvestruz, Humbolt 1857

Reservas 4777 6956

Entrada $ 20



*REBECCA KLEINMANN / flauta, voz y comp.*

*JOSE SALUZZI / guitarras*

*MATIAS MINGOTE GERMAN / batería y percusión*

*NICOLAS RADICCHI / bajo y contrabajo*

Rebecca Kleinmann es una flautista y cantante que vive en Los Angeles y
viaja por el mundo entero.

Habiendo regresado recientemente de un viaje a Australia por el
"Festival Internacional de Mujeres en Jazz" en Melbourne, Rebecca hará una
gira por Sudamérica con una aparición breve en Argentina.

Reconocida internacionalmente por su diversidad de estilos, sobre todo su
manera de tocar Jazz y música Brasilera, disfruta muchísimo tocando el
estilo "Choro" de Brasil y tambien el Tango.

Sus Influencias van desde la música Española hasta la música folklórica de
su tierra en Carolina del Norte, donde ella creció.

Estudió música clásica y Jazz en la Universidad de Indiana, en los Estados
Unidos e inmediatamente después comenzó a trabajar profesionalmente en
California, tocando con frecuencia en Nueva York y en Brasil.

Rebecca ha realizado sesiones y composiciones con grandes como Jovino Santos Neto, Airto Moreira, Hermeto Pascoal, Robert Perkins (Michael Buble),Kevin Winard, Mark Ivester, etc.

Hoy disfruta de tener una agenda ocupada con conciertos y grabaciones en Los
Angeles y alrededor del mundo.

Como parte de su tour Argentina-Brasil viene a presentar temas de su disco
RAIO DE SOL editado mundialmente. 

www.rebeccakleinmann.com

Currently listening : Juan Condori By Dino Saluzzi Release date: 03 October, 2006

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Brazilian Choro
Category: Music

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Come on out to enjoy my shows!
Category: Music

Hi all!

Please plan to come out to SOhO tomorrow night (Wed) in Santa Barbara, or La Ve Lee in Studio city on Thursday!

I have a killer band ready to tear it up for you both nights!

SOhO Wed - (805)962-7776
with
Weber Iago, special guest Brazilian pianist
Randy Tico, bass - amazing!
Ami Molinelli, percussion - world class
Lorca Hart, drums - phenomenon

and at 7:30 - I'll be joining Miles Jay and Colter Frazier - just back from Egypt with their compositions they wrote there

LA VE LEE - historic jazz venue in Studio City - www.laveleejazzclub.com for info
12514 Ventura Blvd.
8:30 and 10:30 shows

Same band, with the wonderful Josh Nelson on Piano, Weber as a special guest and Fabiano Nascimento as a special guest.

see you there!
Rebecca

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Australia!
Category: Travel and Places

Just a quick blog from the Southern Coast of Australia to say  - this is a beautiful country. You know life is good when the national slogan of a country is "no worries." There is a light, relaxed vibe here (and I don't think this is just becuase I'm on vacation, although that adds to my own personal relaxation).  Also - we've seen some phenomenal wildlife here - from snorkeling in teh Great barrier reef to seeing 5 crocidles in the wild in the rainforest, to koalas, kangaroos, wallobys (sp?), echidnas, penguins, you name it in kangaroo island. And incredible birds everywhere. I've been keeping a little recording device with me and recording all the beautiful and strange bird sounds around me here. Inspiring for a flutist!

I hope you all are well and I wish you many blessings in 2007

Rebecca

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Happy Holidays from Down Under!
Category: Travel and Places

Hi everyone!! Happy Holidays from Sydney, Australia! This a wonderful country, with a very light, carefree feel in the air.

I hope everyone is well and I wish happiness to you for the end of this year and 2007! I posted a new song played live by our Quarteto da Luz last week - myself, Fabiano Nascimento, guitar; Ami Molinelli, percussion; and Randy Tico, bass. It's is a beautiful Hermeto Pascoal tune called Musica das Nuvens e do Chao. Enjoy!

love,
Rebecca

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careful what i wish for

the day i wrote that last blog i managed to totally lose my cell phone and had several students bail on their lessons. interesting - i got my wishes! i'm learning to be careful for what i wish for because it always comes true in one way or another.


-R

PS - if your initals are JFK and you are my sister, please email me your phone number because i don't have it now!

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Tonight and Please Read

Dear friends,

It's been an exciting summer so far of lots of music and travel! I'm currently at the end of one short week in California for rehearsals and want to let you know that I'll be sitting in as a guest with Ted Falcon and the LA Choro Ensemble tonight (Tuesday) at La Ve Lee Jazz Club in Studio City! I'm sure it will be a great evening! The information is below. Also please check www.rebeccakleinmann.com for some of the August gigs I have in New York, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Colorado and Santa Barbara!!

I also happy to announce that I will be performing with my quintet at the National Flute Association's annual conference in ten days!!! www.nfaonline.org
I've been gearing up for this event which is being held in Pittsburgh this year and will be the home of some world class concerts and an estimated 4000 attending flute players! Wow!
It is an honor and a big carreer jump for me to be chosen play at the convention. Growing up and attending these conventions in hgh school and college, I never would have guessed that I'd actually be performing at one someday!
The NFA is covering the costs of sound equipment, engineer and drum rental, but I have had the task over the last months to raise all the funds for the quintet's travel, lodging and pay. I've raised most of the money I need to make the concert happen but have a little more to raise. With your help I can realize this vision for our group. If you would like to help us make this significant career move and help get the sound of our unique Brazilian/Californian/Jazz fusion out in the world, please consider contributing $10-$50. If you are interested in supporting this vision and would like more information, please feel free to contact me at rebeccakleinmann@gmail.com. My address is PO Box 91718, Santa Barbara, CA 93190. Thanks so much for all your support and love!
A huge heartfelt thanks to Matt Doberteen who kickstarted my fundraising for this event with a contribution that covered all the flights (think about it) to make this thing "fly." Wow!!! Talk about support of the arts! I am incredibly grateful for this generous support and the feeling of courage I get from it to continue on this musical path!! Thanks Matt!!!

OK - now onto tonights concert info!
Tue., August 1st 2006
LA Choro at La Ve Lee

Los Angeles Choro Ensemble making our debut in the Valley at one of the
city's finest jazz clubs. www.lachoro.com
with:

Ted Falcon----mandolin and violin
Edson Gianesi----pandeiro
Colin Walker----7 string guitar
Mitchell Long----cavaquinho
Andy Connell ----clarinet

with special guests
Katia Moraes----vocals
Rebecca Kleinmann----flute

La Ve Lee
12514 Ventura Blvd.Studio City, CA 91604
(818)980-8158
2 sets at 8:30 and 10:30 pm
$10.00 + 2 drink minimum

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Summer

OK - today was amazing summer weather, so I'm declaring it Summer in my life. Summer attitude, Summer style. This is the time to have some beautiful lazy afternoons and evenings with friends and lose my cares. Ami and I spent all morning at the beach. I love California!! But I'm planning a roaming summer. My number one goal is to enjoy it!!

love,
Rebecca

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that was fun!
Current mood: creative
Category: Music

Wow - that was fun!!

I just had two back to back successful shows, at La Ve Lee in Studio City and at SOhO in Santa Barbara, with some of my greatest musical friends surrounding me. Thanks to everyone who rose to the occassion and played their tails off! Jovino. Ami. Fabiano. Ted. Josh. Lorca. Randy. Zach. Brian. Katia. Miles. You guys are my family, I feel so supported by you all, and you are the joys of my life! The music was beautiful because of you guys!

Thanks to the clubs and those who helped me behind the scenes, and who keep me grounded - including Suzanne, Matthew, Daniela, Tom, Kabir, Sudama... etc. phew - I needed your help! And great appreciation to those who showed up with their ears! I was blown away by the attendance! Sorry for those who got turned away from the first show at La Ve Lee.

I learn so much from being around Jovino - he lights up the room and lifts the energy, so everyone can ride on it! So many deep things have been happening lately, it's astounding. These shows were a culmination of some of the lessons I've been learning, and also a staring point for new lessons. I was in ecstasy during the LA show, and I felt calm and centered during the Santa Barbara show. What a contrast to some past sensations of fear, dread, and worry. This is where I want to live in confidence and strength. Why not? There is nothing serious to fear - not a bad note, not a bad vibe. Anything can be overcome and lifted up into something beautiful with prescence and attention. Notes are trivial, it's what's behind them- me, this person, discovering life, dealing with pain and joy to much to handle for words. So, I'm done with words for now.

bye,
R

PS - my only regret is that I didn't make an email list at the LA show - if you heard it, or if you'd like to hear the next one, please email me and I'll put you on the LA email notification list! Thanks! Rebecca

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new website up! and ALIVE 4/17
Current mood: awake

PLUG 4/17

Peeps - please check out the new fancy www.rebeccakleinmann.com As yall say round here "It's dope" (Still a southerner in my slang) Teejay did a beautiful job with the design and was a super great guy to work with. I HIGHLY recommend him for all your web design needs!

ALIVE 4/17
I've had a wonderful weekend with friends and inspiration from the great Charles Lloyd.

Running. Eating. Partying. ORganizing. Practicing. Preparing. Planning. Softball. Listening. Reflecting. Romanticizing. Realisticizing. (?) Some peaceful moments. ahh. Busy week coming up with a gig in LA tonight, teaching and a gig in SB tomorrow, and a recording session in LA Wednesday... I'm glad I had a relaxing weekend. Full speed ahead now. See you at the other end of the week!

love,
Rebecca
www.rebeccakleinmann.com

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