Camacho-Safy Allstars Feat: Vocalist Nicole Pasternak & Ralph Lalama On Sax

8 P T Barnum Square,Bethel CT 06801

02 February, 2022

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Nicole Pasternak "..Reminiscent of a young Ella...the brightest young jazz singer I've heard since Bobby McFerrin..." Chuck Berg, JazzTimes Indoor Seating Chart Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2, 4, 5 guests, with tables for 6, 8, 12 available upon request. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is $15.00 - $20.00 Per Person, Ticket prices may be higher for special performances. Tables Of Two = $35., Four = $75., Five = &87.50 Six = $105., Eight = $130, Twelve = $210 Nicole Pasternak - Guest Vocalist Vocalist Nicole Pasternak operates below the radar, carving an evergrowing niche with jazz enthusiasts in the Northeastern U.S. JazzTimes' critic Chuck Berg once described her as "reminiscent of a young Ella... " Her repertoire embraces the powerful traditions of Swing songs, bebop, Brazilian, ballads, and the Big Band Era. She is also a gifted songwriter and lyricist. The Norwalk Hour said she has “an almost uncanny ability to reach out and pull listeners into the music and make them want to stay there." A strong improviser, she is appreciated for her sense of lyric delivery, phrasing, and rhythm ― and for the musician-like ways, she infuses her sound within the ensemble, be it big band or duo. Influenced by singers like Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, and Billie Holiday, she favors the Great American songs, often served up with Brazilian and Latin rhythms, and punctuated by the inclusion of her original songs. Through her husband, master tenor saxophonist Ralph Lalama, she pursues the bebop lexicon as well; their appearances together are effectively spiced with arrangements for sax and voice. Ms. Pasternak maintains a steady, demanding schedule in the Connecticut and New York area, especially with her duo partner, guitarist Carmine Marino. This duo has established a solid, growing fan base with its dynamic yet intimate energy. Pulse magazine described them as having, “A sound too good not to notice…a strong team that can captivate any audience…” She is featured with a number of jazz orchestras and combos including the Harold Zinno Quintet, with whom she is popular at Connecticut’s famed Silvermine Tavern. Alongside saxophonist Bill Cofrances she works in fund-raising concerts for health charities; she has been a favorite at NYC's Birdland with Lew Anderson's All American Big Band. Through the years the mother of two has focused her talents on a number of projects for children. In addition to in-school performances, she has collaborated on recordings released in Korea to promote English language education for children. As a volunteer with the "Songs of Love" organization she co-created personalized songs for terminally ill children. Her inspired song, "The Baby Is Here," was selected in 1997 as the theme for the Adoptive Parents Committee of Long Island, NY. She also performs for New York City schoolchildren with the Women in Jazz program. Recordings include "Winter Samba" (1987), an album of original work, and "Nicole/The Song Is You" (1989), a CD for Cexton Records. She performs all vocals on a recording by Charles Haynes, "Paris/Rio Express" (1996) that demonstrates her range from improviser to chanteuse and debuts her own lyrics to Django Reinhardt's "Nuages." Her self-produced CD, "Don't Go, Don't Leave, Please Stay" (1998) teams her up with the Alan Simon Trio and Ralph Lalama (of the [Village] Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Joe Lovano Nonet). In early 2006 she released her latest CD, "In A Word," with Ralph Lalama, Don Friedman & Dennis Irwin, on the Garagista Music label. It highlights a collection of one-word song titles. New York Times contributing writer Thomas Staudter described it, “An enchanting voice backed by a highly personable trio.” Nicole Pasternak continues to write and record her new material while she promotes herself through concerts, radio, and nightclub appearances. She can be found on the Internet at www.nicolepasternak.com or via her record label, www.garagistamusic.com Ralph Lalama - Saxophones A solid fixture of the New York jazz scene and respected worldwide, Ralph Lalama embodies the best of the jazz sound ideal – great time, great swing, expressed through great melodic ideas. Everything he says and plays comes out of his deep connection and appreciation for “the Beat.” Jazz critic Zan Stewart put it succinctly: “Lalama is a grand, modern-minded storyteller…a first-class jazz soloist.” He excels in a chord-less trio format with his amazing command of the harmonic progressions articulated through his horn. But on top of being a great jazz soloist, Lalama is equally a solid veteran of jazz ensembles and orchestras. Over his impressive career starting with Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, and the Mel Lewis Orchestra – now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – he has honed the craft of sonic blending. Lalama is a three-time Grammy winner through his work in the Joe Lovano Nonet and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He has nine CDs out as a leader and is on more than sixty recordings as a sideman. He has received praise from the likes of critics Gary Giddins, Stanley Crouch, Ben Ratliff, Ira Gitler, and Stuart Troup, among others. His latest release as a leader is the 2012 “Bop Juice: Ralph Lalama Trio, Live at Smalls.” Ralph Lalama’s playing reveals an enormous depth of musical heart and knowledge. With his muscular, free-wheeling sound and masterful ability to tell a story through his horn, one understands why he so thoroughly connects with musicians, students, and listeners alike. Equipment: Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone; Buffet Crampon Clarinet; Altus Flute. Michael Camacho - Drums Michael Camacho is quickly making a name for himself in the NYC area. The Norwalk CT native has played with a host of jazz’s elder statesmen throughout his first 5 years living in Queens, NY. Some musicians with who he has performed and recorded with Don Hahn, Christian Mcbride, Ralph Lalama, Eric Alexander, Joe Magnarelli, David Dejesus, Donald Vega, Gary Smulyan, David Budway, Alexis Cole, and many others. He has performed at venues across the tri-state area, among them Smalls, Fat Cat, Mezzrow, Smoke, Zinc Bar, Newport Jazz Festival, and has also been featured on WBGO Jazz radio. Alec Safy - Bass Alec is a native of Buffalo, New York, and a current resident of the Bronx. He attended SUNY Purchase where he studied privately with Doug Weiss, Scott Colley, and Todd Coolman. Alec has had the opportunity to perform with Gary Smulyan, Jon Faddis, Pete Malinverni, Clifford Barbaro, Don Hahn, Ralph Lalama, Bobby Militello, and more. He's worked across the United States, in Canada, and Southeast Asia (including performances at the Hong Kong International Jazz Festival, Beishan Jazz Festival, and Hanoi Opera House) and has been heard around NYC at clubs such as Smalls, Smoke, the Jazz Forum, Zinc Bar, and Fat Cat Matt DeChamplain - Piano Matt grew up in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Matt has performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Berks Jazz Festival, New York’s JVC Jazz Festival, the Berklee Jazz Festival, the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and renowned jazz clubs such as the Regatta Bar, Smalls and Yoshi’s. Currently, Matt holds faculty positions at the Hartt School (the University of Hartford, Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz). He has also taught at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, led the big band at Glastonbury High School, and taught at the Artist’s Collective, the Litchfield Jazz Camp, and New Hampshire’s Jazz All-State. We're sorry, there are no refunds after tickets have been purchased. In the event of a pandemic, rain, snow, or other forms of weather which prohibit a performance, the performance date will be postponed and rescheduled for another date within a reasonable amount of time. If the new date is postponed, a future alternate date will be picked at the discretion of Bethel Jazz and the musical artist. The ticket holder will be notified of postponements, cancelations, and rescheduled dates via email. Tickets are non-refundable and may be transferred to another person in the event a purchaser can not make the rescheduled date. 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