The Brad Leali Jazz Ensemble feat. Carla Helmbrecht

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert celebrating the Brad Leali Jazz Ensemble feat. Carla Helmbrecht! Personnel TBA The sensitive and sophisticated vocal stylings of Carla Helmbrecht is the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of the Brad Leali ensemble. Not only do they explore classic jazz standards and original material, but they are able to infuse historical and modern components to their unique arrangements. This dynamic duo will be joined tonight by Brad’s GROOVE-tet, a 10-piece large band with a powerful and swinging sound. About Brad Leali: With a unique style and sound that echo the influences of his past, Brad Leali is one of the most notable saxophonists of current times. Leali toured and recorded with numerous jazz greats, including several years with Harry Connick, Jr. and later with the Count Basie Orchestra. Leali was a standing member of the Kennedy Center Honors Band and performed for President Obama’s first inaugural celebration. He tours and is a featured soloist with the Grammy-winning musician and actor, Lyle Lovett. Brad is currently the Professor of Jazz Saxophone at the University of North Texas. “Saxophonist Brad Leali was among the most soulful and exciting I’ve heard recently.” – New York Times “His solos are sparkling and Cannonball Adderley influenced.”
– Evening Standard (London, England) About Carla Helmbrecht: Grammy-nominated singer/song-writer, Carla Helmbrecht, began her love affair with music at a young age. Her recording ONE FOR MY BABY earned a prominent position on Gavin’s Jazz Chart, while BE COOL BE KIND debuted as "the most added jazz record on radio in the nation" and received three Grammy nominations. Carla is a featured artist on numerous other recordings, television and major motion picture films. She lives in San Francisco – performing, recording, teaching. She tours nationally and internationally. “… imaginative…poetic and sophisticated…She’s hip without being frenetic, laid-back without sounding haphazard, and best of all, the lady swings without sweating…the lyric writer’s best friend.” – Harvey Siders, JazzTimes “She exudes warmth in spades…An unusually gifted vocalist, impeccable phrasing…steeped in a swinging jazz sensibility that reminds me of Mel Torme….” – Carol Archer, R & R Magazine NEW ADDRESS | 310 E SAINT ELMO ROAD AUSTIN TX 78745 Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! First Show: Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:15pm, Show at 9:30pm.