Beat Kaestli @ Smoke Jazz Club, Sunday May 4th

After returning from his fifth European tour, concerts in Canada, the EUROJAZZ Festival in Mexico City and the Goois Festival in Holland, internationally acclaimed vocalist Beat Kaestli presents his renowned CD “Happy, Sad and Satisfied" at Smoke Jazz Club in New York, backed by his stellar trio. His unmistakable blend of Jazz, classical and contemporary vibes thrills audiences everywhere and his sets will include new songs from his upcoming release “Far From Home", dedicated to European composers, like Kurt Weill, Bizet, Purcell, Legrand and his original collaborations with contemporary European composers.




BEATKAESTLI QUARTET at Smoke Jazz Club
Sunday, May 4th 2008 sets @ 6 & 7pm
2751 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
212.864.6662 www.smokejazz.com
No Cover ($20 min)
Directions: 1/9 train to 105th street


Line up:
Beat Kaestli - voice
Ben Stivers - piano
Matt Wigton - bass
Fred Kennedy - drums

About “Happy, Sad and Satisfied:


Top 25 Best CDs of 2006 “Gloriously dreamy and romantic." -Indie-Music Magazine


Best Male Vocalist (2006 Twirlie Nominations)

“...unmistakably the vocal jewel of the year." - Rob Young, ContemporaryJazz


“Beat Kaestli is an extremely talented and adventurous jazz singer who has a great future ahead of him." - William Grim, AllAboutJazz

“There's a real great vibe throughout the disc...it shows your range and abilities, ..." - Luciana Souza, Grammy Nominee

“The wide range of emotions expressed convincinly by Beat Kaestli is one of the many compelling reasons to listen to this collection." - Marshall Zucker, JazzImprov


More about Beat Kaestli:

Beat's CD “Happy, Sad and Satisfied" is still gaining acclaim in the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe, having received great reviews from a majority of the major Jazz publications, while radio stations and local papers have been supporting the tours and festivals with interviews, showcases and CD reviews.

In the US, the CD was introduced on “Groove Boutique", a nationally syndicated show on CD 101.9 Smooth Jazz, and Kaestli's refreshing approach to standards remains a favorite on Jazz radio stations everywhere. Additionally, “Happy, Sad and Satisfied" has been receiving high praise from critics and audiences across the country and in Canada. It was named among the “Top 25 Best CDs of 2006" by Indie Music Magazine and received a “Best Male Jazz Vocal" nod from the Twirlie Awards. Also, Kaestli's last NY performances at the 55 Bar and the Jazz Standard were mentioned among the “Noteworthy Performances" in JazzImprov Magazine.

Beat Kaestli moved to New York from his native country of Switzerland, received a scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music (BM) and continued his music education at the Aaron Copland School of Music (MA). While honing his craft alongside noteworthy Jazz performers, such as Jane Monheit, Jason Moran and Stefon Harris, he immersed himself in Manhattan's fiercely competitive music scene, emerging as a seasoned performer. He now appears in clubs such as Birdland, The Bitter End, The Jazz Standard, 55Bar and B.B. King's. In 2005, Beat was the chosen vocalist for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, thrilling audiences in concert halls across the USA. Since 2006 he is touring the world with his own projects and is showcasing his music in renowned clubs and festivals across the US, Europe, Mexico and Canada.


Artist Info:
www.beatkaestli.com
150 9th Avenue #3 - New York, NY 10011 - 917-287-2095