Meddy Gerville's Maloya Jazz Project to Appear at Blue Whale in LA


Meddy Gerville’s version of ‘Blue Rondo’ is the fastest I've ever heard it played. He has remarkable technique. His improvisations show a great sense of composition and development

Los Angeles (I-Newswire) October 10, 2012 - Reunion Island pianist, songwriter, composer and vocalist Meddy Gerville is returning for his second highly anticipated tour of the U.S. His previous tour in 2011 in support of his latest CD release Fo Kronm La Vi was a smashing success, and now Meddy returns for a command encore performance for his beloved U.S. fans. In his opening show for this tour (and indeed, his only LA performance), he will be appearing at the prestigious Blue Whale live Jazz/art space in the heart of Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 9:00 PM. Playing with Meddy will be world renowned musicians Michel Alibo on bass and Emmanuel Felicite on drums. At Blue Whale Meddy will be performing tunes from his latest highly acclaimed CD along with other selected favorites from his six previous successful CD releases. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Meddy Gerville in one of his special U.S. appearances.

“. . . Meddy Gerville’s version of ‘Blue Rondo’ is the fastest I've ever heard it played. He has remarkable technique. His improvisations show a great sense of composition and development . . .”—Dave Brubeck

Meddy Gerville (www.meddygerville.com) is like a fresh summer breeze in a music world of rare exceptions. He is an exotic gem that has yet to be savored sufficiently by U.S. music listeners, yet he has been electrifying audiences the world over with his intricate and compelling synthesis of Jazz and Maloya, indigenous music of his native Reunion Island, for almost a decade. Meddy’s voice has been compared to Milton Nascimento and Al Jarreau, but these comparisons fail to capture the unique timbre and rhythmic intensity of his soulful and nuanced vocal approach. Likewise, his extraordinary compositional, pianistic and improvisational prowess is peerless in its conception and execution, all amply demonstrated on his U.S. debut CD, his seventh release worldwide, Fo Kronm La Vi.

“Meddy Gerville is a fascinating artist who is developing his own unique approach to world fusion.”
—Ralph A. Miriello, Jazz.com

Fo Kronm La Vi is a brilliant preview of what Meddy is capable of in-person, and seeing this talented, innovative performer live really brings home just how unique and engaging Meddy Gerville is.

Where: 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St., Ste. 301, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213.620.0908, http://bluewhalemusic.com/
When: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at 9:00 PM
Admission: $10

Contact info for Meddy Gerville: Janet Castiel, Redwood Entertainment, Inc., 212-543-9998
info@redwoodentertianment.com, www.redwoodentertainment.com ####






About Redwood Entertainment

Redwood Entertainment Inc. is widely known for its versatile marketing approaches in the Music and E   More..ntertainment Industries.

Redwood’s experience covers all areas of show business in marketing, public relations, and radio promotion with an award-winning emphasis on music sales, and video and film production. Where we excel, is in the originality and freshness of our creative design and niche marketing. Whether our clients need a totally new approach to the market or enhancements in familiar markets, our marketing execution and strategic placement gives our clients a distinct advantage. Our structure allows our clients to choose from a range of services that is right for them.

Redwood Entertainment, Inc., has worked with and works with a roster of artists which includes, 2005 Grammy Winner, Ken Williams, original writer of the Alicia Keys Hit, “You Don’t Know My Name”; The Cab Calloway Orchestra; Kevin Mahogany; Eden Riegel, (two time Emmy nominated, actress, “Bianca” Susan Lucci’s daughter on “All My Children”); Annie Haslam (former lead singer of Renaissance); Neshama Carlebach, vocalist, and the daughter of the late Rabbi Schlomo Carlebach; world renowned Cuban born drummer, Horacio “el Negro” Hernandez, who is one of the premier Latin jazz drummers in the world, just released his first headlining album, “Italuba”; The Larry Baeder Group, Blues; Armand & Bluesology, Blues; The Danny Morris Band, Surf & Blues; Stephen McConnaughey, Writer/Music Producer; Early Clover, of the Coasters, ®&B; and Chaz de Paolo, blues/rock fusion.

In addition to many years of marketing talent, Redwood Entertainment, Inc. has been involved with various award winning film and video projects such as “Steps Down The Aisle” starring Debby Boone (the only Wedding Planning Video to ever be endorsed by the Association of Bridal Consultants,) “Simplicity’s Sewing it Up” (Bronze Award Winner in the New York Film and Television), “Love Times 3” (Music Video starring Chuck Jackson, O.C. Smith, and Cuba Gooding formerly of the Main Ingredient), to name a few, as well as earning numerous plaudits for promotions of major feature films and performing artists.

Most recently, Redwood Entertainment, Inc.’s marketing projects include Fahir Atakoglu, internationally renown Symphonic Conductor who is releasing his first Jazz / World Music CD in the United States, entitled “If”, and featuring the legendary Anthony Jackson on Bass, and the Latin drumming virtuoso, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez on Drums; Ken Williams (original writer of Alicia Keys’ hit 2005 Grammy Winning Hit, “You Don’t Know My Name”; Fremont John, AC Artist/Songwriter of Aim High Music, Kenny Seymour, Jazz Keyboardist of A Dish-A-Tunes Records, Teja Frank, young hip-hop artist of A Dish-A-Tunes Records; Steve McConnaughey, musician / songwriter / producer; Larry Baeder, legendary guitarist / musician / composer and producer along with other nationally known comedians and internationally renown musical acts.Less..

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Redwood Entertainment
Carol Green
138 Haven Avenue
Suite 4D
10032
Phone : 212-543-9998

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