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Vampire Suit Perfroms As Part of Original Sessions Band Search

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Vampire Suit has been invited to perform as part of Original Sessions National Band Search. Original Sessions' goal is to provide an outlet and fair environment for the brightest emerging talent. An outlet for them to take their careers into their own hands and to provide warm welcoming venues where they can showcase their talents. The night will take place on Friday, May 26th, at Blaggards, 8 West 38 Street NYC. Vampire Suit is playing at 9:45pm, part of a night that will also feature Peter Sam, Julisa , TDA and Go ILla.

'The music has enduring beauty that touches on the heart of the Middle East's musical culture while exhibiting western flair. Open improvisations and the spirit of the belly dance coexist, encouraging the traditional undulated hip movements as a supplement to the solid instrumentation...' ~ Frank Rubolino Cadence Magazine

Vampire Suit draws on Jay Vilnai's unique musical heritage as a Russian-Romanian-Polish descendant raised in Jerusalem around a mix of contemporary and traditional Jewish and Arab music, with a soul for rock n'roll and a BFA in jazz. Couple that with a passion for Bartok and Stravinsky and you end up with all original music that draws on all those influences to create something akin to traditional music for a generation that hails from so many traditions. Balkan and Middle-Eastern rhythms are prominent, backed by 20th century composing concepts and jazz improvising.

'Vilnai and his vampires get high marks for their utter unpredictability from track to track, their sheer joy they get from and give to the music and the various textures and sounds that emerge.' ~ Budd Kopman, All About Jazz

The result is a highly personal musical texture that takes you from the tribal dances of North Africa to the marshes of the Balkans. A musical journey that is at once personal and global, music that is at the same time unmistakably modern, yet feels old and familiar.

'If Bram Stoker's imaginary Transylvania had a jazz scene, the music might sound something like this.' ~ Jazz Review

To help create that sound Vampire Suit draws on the talents of young New York musicians that have had experience in different musical settings and cultures. My musical vision is realized with the help of players that have played jazz, rock, Arab music, Balkan music, African music and more. With a deep understanding and respect to all this music they are able to tap into something new that arises from all of these influences.

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