Artist description This duo join together in an exciting musical collaboration that will bring you to your feet, quiet your heart, and make you long for that part of you that knows no limits. Their first release, Songs of the moon, celebrates an exciting combination of ethnic based rhythms, Brazilian Jazz guitar, and sultry vocals with a contemporary sound.

Music Style World Jazz

Artist History Andres Laprida, a virtuoso in his own right, is not only a Brazilian-World Jazz guitarist, but he is an exciting performer, composer, arranger and producer. He was introduced to the public at a very early age by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes. In addition to participating in numerous recordings from many internationally renowned artists, he has composed soundtracks for film and advertising. His international experience includes concerts in Argentina, Norway, Italy, France, Brazil, Canada and the United States. Andres Laprida is a talent and a presence that makes one stand up and take notice. So spectacular!

Group Members Ah! This voice! Robin Hackett. A singer-songwriter out of New York City. She has been compared to Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simone, and Joni Mitchell. Robin recently was a performer in the world famous JVC Jazz Festival in New York City and last year was chosen to compete in the Lilith Fair Tour. She has opened up for Woodstock legend Richie Havens and Elektra recording artist Keb Mo. Her first solo CD was released in 1999 on MP3.com. By the end of the year her song "Sayin Goodbye" was chosen as the #1 Smooth Jazz song for 1999. She ranked #7 on the Rollingstone.com charts among other notables such as K.D. Lang, The Indigo Girls, and Emmylou Harris. Robin was featured on CNBC television and mostly recently was featured in Acoustic Guitar Magazine, PC Magazine, and Mac World Magazine.

Press Reviews "A tasteful, powerful, unusual guitarist"-The Traveler Times "Andres Laprida: Excelente"-La opinión "Andres Laprida - Il sound espressivo"-Il giornale da Sicilia "La mejor música brasileña en Nueva York"-El Diario La Prensa

Additional Info Music for Film & TV (visit www.andreslaprida.com)

Location New York, NY - USA

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