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| Location: | Detroit, Bologna |
| Country: |  Italy |
| Last Login: | Aug 6, 2008 (481 days back) |
About Me |
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“One of the hottest new inventive pianists in jazz today” Roy Brooks “... a passionate vocal stylist and expressive pianist” Michael G. Nastos (Ann Arbor News, Coda, Cadence, Downbeat) “...noted for her virtuosity that is both modern and lyrical” I Punti Verdi Giancarlo Roncaglia (Torino, Italy) Born in Detroit she was greatly influenced by jazz musicians there, and especially her father, a drummer, who was active in the jazz scene and radio in Detroit during the bebop era. She started on violin at 7, then moved to piano a year later studying jazz piano from the start, reading through the real and fake books cover to cover. Starting her studies in music therapy, she found more satisfaction in piano and choir direction and recieved her degree in those fields at Michigan State Univesity. Soon after her graduation she came over to Italy and almost immediately began performing in festivals around Europe. Back and forth from the United States to Europe she has performed with prominent musicians in jazz and contemporary music, and has kept two residences since she still feels her roots in Detroit musically.When in Detroit she performed with Marcus Belgrave, the father of Detroit jazz, teacher to Geri Allen and James Carter. She has often seeked collaborations with women jazz artists like Marion Hayden and Keiko McNamara and toured with Keiko in Japan and Italy. In Italy she played with Carlo Actis Dato and later with Enrico Rava, Giulio Capiozzo and also with interternational figures like Tommy Campbell and Tony Remy. Noted for her energetic performances and communicative style, she always seems to find a way to mesh colors and find an original approach to the music. This energy is well distributed into her numerous projects as vocalist and pianist in her many projects in different styles, but always with a fresh touch and originality. Irene is one of the founding members of I.J. Jazz (Detroit) as well as C.M.C. (Italy), and has helped organise jazz festivals promoting jazz on an international level. She holds workshops on vocal experimentation “finding your voice” “the spirit of gospel” and “voice therapy” and teaches both piano and voice privately, in schools and during jazz festivals. She has performed with Marcus Belgrave, Tommy Campbell, Enrico Rava, Tony Remy, Carlo Actis Dato, Rodney Whitaker, Ivano Borgazzi, Keiko McNamara, Michael Rosen, Fabrizio Puglisi, Giulio Cappiozzo, Claudio Lodati, Furio Di Castri, Christian Calcagnile, Marcello Magliocchi, Marion Hayden, Fiorenzo Sordini, Francisco Mora, Lawrence Williams. Concerts in the U.S.: Detroit, Chicago, New York; Japan, Switzerland, France, Germany, England, Italy. |
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Music:Member Since: 8/21/2007Band Website: irenerobbins.com myspace.com/irenerobbins Band Members: Nica's Dream:Live cut from concert in Teatro Alghieri Ravenna Tommy Campbell 5tet featuring Michael Rosen sax sop and Irene Robbins voice with Ivano Borgazzi piano, Fabrizio Puglisi bass. Su-She-Duo Hei Sei: Live cut from Teatro Yamagata Japan with Keiko McNamara piano,composer and Irene Robbins voice. In and Out Ivano Borgazzi piano, Glauco Zuppirolli bass Temperament Women's ensemble by Irene Robbins pianist/vocalist/composer Robbins-Sordini Project Fiorenzo Sordini drums, Irene Robbins piano voice, Ramon Moro trumpet, Andrea LaMacchia bass The Soul-Funk Corner Irene Robbins voice, Ivano Borgazzi piano, Stefano Cappa bass, Stefano Paolini drums, guest James Thompson sax,voice Irene Robbins presents the MOTOWN MOTION 12 piece Motown group led by Detroit singer www.myspace.com/motownmotionirenerobbins Born to Swing Big Band directed and arranged by Michael Brusha Tim Trevor Briscoe, Jon Worrell, Andrea Zucchi saxes Irene Robbins voice Street Noise Urban Jazz Enzo Bracco percussioni, Tony Remy guitar, Bob Franceschini sax, Ivano Borgazzi keyboards, Stefano Cappa bass, Adriano Molinari drums, collab Irene Robbins voice www.myspace.com/streetnoiseurbanjazz Influences: I listen to all instruments, so many types of music. My first influence was my father (drummer), friend of Thad Jones. First song I learned Lullaby of Birdland at 8. Later I fell in love with: Betty Carter, Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Rachel Farrell, Sarah Vaughn, Michel Camillo, Charlie Haden, Max Roach, Cecil Taylor, Mingus..... will the list ever end?? Sounds Like: "Me of course!" 09/07/2007 08:00 PM - Private venue Bologna 09/13/2007 06:00 PM - Bologna Fondente Jazz at Excelsior Star Hotel Bologna 09/21/2007 08:00 PM - Alba Filippo Cosentino Irene Robbins Cuneo 09/22/2007 09:00 PM - Alba Notte Bianca Alba, Cuneo 09/23/2007 04:00 PM - Bologna Michael Brusha 5tet Festa del Unità Bologna 09/29/2007 10:00 PM - Bologna Blue Eyes at Scuderia Bologna 10/05/2007 08:00 PM - Blue Eyes at Novotel Castenaso, Bologna 10/18/2007 08:00 PM - Blue Eyes at Randaggio Bologna 10/19/2007 08:00 PM - Blue Eyes at Randaggio Bologna 10/20/2007 08:00 PM - Milano Born to Swing Orchestra Milano 10/26/2007 10:00 PM - On the Soft Side Trio Bologna 10/27/2007 08:00 PM - In and Out Villa Fondo Tagliata Carpi, Modena Collegium Celebration Benefit Dinner 10/30/2007 09:00 PM - Blue Eyes at Dozza Prison Bologna 11/03/2007 08:00 PM - Blue Eyes at Scuderia Bologna 11/05/2007 08:00 PM - Blue Eyes at Savoia Hotel Bologna 11/08/2007 09:00 PM - TEMPERAMENT at Villa5 Collegno, Torino 11/09/2007 08:00 PM - TEMPERAMENT at BRASS AND REEDS JAZZ FESTIVAL LIVORNO 11/10/2007 01:00 PM - Private venue Molinella, Modena 11/10/2007 08:00 PM The Soul Funk Corner Bagnacavallo, Ravenna 11/19/2007 10:00 PM - Michael Brusha Swing Duo Casalecchio (BO) 11/23/2007 08:00 PM - Born to Swing Teatro Comunale Russi, Bologna 11/24/2007 08:00 PM - Blue Eyes at Scuderia Bologna 12/02/2007 11:00 PM - "THE SOUL- FUNK CORNER" at Let’s Go Pepper Ozzano, Bologna 12/03/2007 10:00 PM - "Ella and Ellington" Casalecchio (BO) 12/08/2007 09:00 PM - private venue Bologna 12/14/2007 08:00 PM - Born to Swing Orchestra Teatro Comunale di Lugo 12/14/2007 09:00 PM - Mantova Gospel Choir 12/15/2007 09:00 PM - Cuneo The Gospel Spirit 12/16/2007 09:00 PM - Monza The Gospel Spirit Monza, Milano 12/18/2007 08:00 PM - Verona Gospel Choir Verona 12/19/2007 09:00 PM - Gospel Workshop Casalecchio (BO) 12/21/2007 08:00 PM - Blue Eyes plays for VOLVO Bologna 12/22/2007 09:00 PM - private venue Bologna 12/22/2007 10:00 PM - Born To Swing Orchestra at Arteria Bologna 12/30/2007 08:00 PM - TEMPERAMENT at WOMA JAZZ FESTIVAL Salsamaggiore (Mo) 12/31/2007 08:00 PM - Genova Private venue Sestri Levante, Genova 01/26/2008 09:00 PM TALKING PICTURES Bologna Balmoral 01/29/2008 15:00 PM Gospel Private Venue 02/01/2008 10:00 PM Ginger Tea Primo Caffè Bologna 02/02/2008 10:00 PM private venue Bologna 02/10/2008 17:00 PM Il Giardino dei Suoni Sorsi e Morsi 02/15/2008 09:00 PM - TEMPERAMENT at LUCCA JAZZ FESTIVAL 02/16/2008 10:00 PM Graffiti Music Scuderia Castellamonte 02/22/2008 10:00 PM Blues in Red Balmoral Bologna 03/06/2008 09:00 PM - BATARD Modena Irene Robbins Queen Blues Band San Prospero, Modena 03/08/2008 09:00 PM Randaggio Bologna 03/22/2008 09:00 PM TALKING PICTURES 1° Piano Caffé Fidenza,Parma 04/05/2008 10:00 PM Scuderia Castelmaggiore Bo 04/12/2008 08:00 PM Private Venue Trio 04/26/2008 08:00 PM - Private venue Molinella, Modena 05/03/2008 10:00 PM Born to Swing Orchestra at Arteria Bologna 06/13/2008 09:00 PM Alba Filippo Cosentino Trio Croce Rossa 07/24/2008 08:00 PM Ivano Borgazzi 4tet Puglia 07/25/2008 08:00 PM Ivano Borgazzi 4tet Puglia 10/19/2008 08:00 PM Rosa Celebration Teatro Europa Bo Record Label: unsigned Type of Label: None |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jazz / Nu-Jazz / Experimental) |
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James Carter, Keiko Borjeson, Detroit JazzStage, STREETNOISE - Urbanjazz, Motown Motion, Danny M., Sean [C.A.N.], Tony Remy, Vince Vallicelli, Gayelynn McKinney & The McKinney Zone, Lorena Fontana, Francisco Mora Catlett, Flo Robbins Paterni, Orphy Robinson, Paolo La Ganga, Ivan Pantarelli, Rayse Biggs, Caterina Palazzi, STEFANO PAOLINI, Carlo Actis Dato, Domenico Loparco, Filippo Mignatti, Tani Tabbal, Stop The War, Anne Paceo, Filippo Cosentino, GIORGIO SANTISI, Aldo, Andrea Colli, Andrea Centazzo, claudio lodati, Alessandro Scala ASQ, Andrea Lamacchia, BOMBA, Jazz Donna.it, ARTERIA, Davide e Fabrizio - 1° Piano Caffé Letterario -, A.M.Bo. - Associazione Musicisti di Bologna, batard musicandwine, Siam (non ufficiale), domenico, Eric Daniel and Friends, World Record Bassist, Jayen Varma -OfficialMySpace, spaghetti swing, AUXING CONCEPT SCHOOL OF MUSIC & CULTURAL CENTER, Ferrara Balloons Festival, andrea fascetti, Cristina Atzori, Vocintransito, Jens Mügge, Marco Di Meo, Andrea Colli, fabio ziveri, HeiuxDeiux, All About Jazz, Brian ONeal, ACID STUDIO, Renè Messina, Quartetto Magritte, Frank Hoßfeld, BAD LUCK, KLANGSPEKTRUM w/Chris Stone (P.v.S. Rec.), AlienVoices, Naima, jarren, Pan Gea Orchestra, ► manuel disonesti, Breeding Fiber, gigi rivetti, Sogno di una nota di mezza estate, Celia Baron, Paolo Casadio, stefano scippa, tony pancella, Gianluca V, Rita, Pietro Baffa - Il mio respiro & Amore no su ITUNES, Colfelice Blues Festival, Beppe Di Benedetto, Progetto●Hang
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