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Vocalist Beat Kaestli @ The Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles - Sunday August 3rd

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WHO:
Beat Kaestli

Line up:

  • Beat Kaestli - voice
  • Greg Manning - piano
  • Stan Sargeant - upright and e-bass
  • Eric Valentine - drums

    WHEN:
    Sunday August 3rd - 8/9:30 PM


    WHERE:
    The Jazz Bakery
    3233 Helms Ave.
    Culver City, CA 90034
    310.271.9039
    click here for directions



    COST:
    Cover: $25

    Artist Info at myspace.

    After returning from tours and festivals in Europe, Mexico and Canada and a special appearance at the 17th Ella Awards in LA, internationally acclaimed, NYC based vocalist Beat Kaestli presents his renowned CD “Happy, Sad and Satisfied" at The Jazz Bakery in LA, 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.

    About Beat Kaestli and CD “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)
  • “An outstanding vocal Jazz release. Beautiful and personal."(Martin Laurentius, JazzThing, Germany)
  • “The wide range of emotions expressed convincingly by Beat Kaestli is one of the many compelling reasons to listen to this collection."(Marshall Zucker, JazzImprov)
  • “A voice overflowing with sensitivity and passion"blindbirdmino.com, Mexico)
  • “Beat can swing standards, and in the blink of an eye, escort his willing audiences into the pop idiom." (Nancy Marano, Munich Records)
  • “I love your CD. Tasteful, elegant and beautiful, delivered with absolute perfection." (Frank Matheis, WVKR 91.3 FM, NY)
  • “A blend of passionate interpretation and superb vocal quality." (AOL Noticias, Mexico)
  • “Very impressive on fast tracks, ...his timbre sometimes reminiscent of the creamy perfection achieved by the late Mel Torme." (Philippe Baron, RTBF Radio, Belgium)
  • “One of the most promising new comers." (Neue Zuercher Zeitung, Switzerland)

    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 Blue Note, Birdland, Smoke, 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.

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