Brigitte Beraha Trio: Brigitte Beraha-voice, Joe Auckland-trumpet/fluegelhorn, Ivo Neame-piano.
Brigitte Beraha Group: Trio + Phil Donkin-double bass & George Hart-drums.
Quintet on "Prelude to a Kiss" album: Brigitte Beraha-voice, Ingrid Laubrock-tenor, Barry Green-piano, Phil Donkin-double bass & George Hart-drums.
Influences
Kenny Wheeler, John Surman, John Taylor, Tom Jobim, Chet Baker, Norma Winstone, Milton Nascimento, Elis Regina, Anita Wardell, Mark Murphy, Chick Corea, Christine Tobin, Hermeto Pascoal.. At the moment loving Bugge Wesseltoft and Sidsel Endresen 'Out Here in There', 'Distances' (Norma Winstone, Glauco Venier & Klaus Gesing), Mick Goodrick's 'In Passing' with John Surman, Le Bruit Du [Sign], David Binney and Edward Simon's Oceanos, Kate McGarry, Jim Black, Elin Rosseland, [Iks], Faure, Herbie Hancock, Bill Frisell, Nick Drake, Polar Bear, Luciana Souza and Wayne Shorter.
Born in Italy a while back to Turkish/British parents, raised in Monaco, moved to London 10 years ago and been sharing the joys of music and life with some beautiful people. The fact that I am French is a pure myth.
My new album Flying Dreams has now been released on F-IRE and distributed by Proper. You can get it from my website www.brigitteberaha.com (paypal) or from itunes, www.amazon.co.uk, www.jazzcds.co.uk, and CD baby. The album is all original material and features the amazing Joe Auckland on trumpet & fluegelhorn and the ridiculous Ivo Neame on piano, the incredible Phil Donkin on double bass and the superhuman George Hart on drums.
We promoted the album in the trio format during a 20 date tour of the UK with the addition of the incomparable Paul Clarvis on one gig.. The whole thing was an unforgettable experience, second mammoth tour in two years and even better than the first one... We got a little more money too, as it was supported by Jazz Services and The Arts Council, but I'm sure that's got nothing to do with it.. Currently coming up with new ideas for some new material...we'll see where it takes us!
Uploaded tunes on this page:
"Danse avec Moi": a tune I wrote, featuring the Brigitte Beraha Group.
"Sunlight on Your Face" and "May Chill": Two of my tunes featuring my trio.
"In Love in Vain" and "I Loves You Porgy": Two Jazz Standards from Prelude to a Kiss, featuring the one and only Barry Green (actually there's that other one that tends to over shadow him that wrote a book, and yet another piano player also called Barry Green I stumbled across on itunes who was playing some very funny smooth jazz.. unless...)
Here is what a few people have said:
"Rich imagery, harmonic surprises and subtly crafted arrangements can be found in 'Flying Dreams'. Within her song structures, Beraha switches seamlessley between text and wordless vocalisation, effectively becoming a fifth instrumentalist often acting in unison or counterpoint with Auckland. Standouts include the floating reveries of 'Deja-Vu, In a Dream', the gorgeous melodic sensibility of 'Sunlight On your Face' and the leftfield 'Danse Avec Moi' Jazzwise, November 2008
"Brigitte's voice and writing have truly matured to another soaring level" Rufus Reid
"A Fine Composer" Kenny Wheeler
"Despite the similarity in their names and the fact that both are trios, Azymuth and Azimuth are very different. The former, one of Brazil's biggest exports, are samba party animals; the latter represent the best in English chamber jazz refinement. Yet, by an odd coincidence, London-based singer Brigitte Beraha's trio manages to call both of these to mind. Her group shares the same vocals, trumpet and piano line-up as Azimuth and when their singing and playing flow they achieve a quality of sound that puts them in the same ball park". The Herald
"Brigitte is someone who concentrates on the music's core values: imagination, individuality, improvisation." Jazz Review
"If sheer talent were the only ingredient needed for success in music, Brigitte would already be up there with the stars. She has a tremendous future to explore, one which well be watching with great expectations." Dame Cleo Laine and John Dankworth CBE
"...Divinely sung solos from Brigitte Beraha..." The Guardian
"Ms Beraha has made an album that really stands out of the crowd" Jazzwise
Hi , thank you for the friendship, it's a pleasure having you among my friends. My best compliments for your music. I wish you great success in all your pursue. Greetings from Madrid. Pepe
You have surely heard about the tragic death of Neda - a brave young woman who was murdered in Iran just for peacefully protesting with her father on the streets of Teheran.
Merci de ton invitation. Je crois avoir compris que Monika nous relie en quelque sorte.Merci à elle et à toi pour ce contact qui me permet de découvrir ton bel univers. Au plaisir de te rencontrer, ma belle! Carole
Hello Brigitte, I found out by happy accident you're doing the Crestjazzvocal, my friend Carole Simon will be there, she's a wonderful singer and a beautiful songwriter just like you! You guys should definetely hook up!
Hello baaaaaby, bon alors quoi ici, tu m'as pas vu à Londres ? c'est normal, j'y étais pas. mouhahaaa. Ouais ok bon tu m'connais, je remets ça au mois d'aout pour de vrai cette fois ! Misss you ! bru
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Hey, just to let you know we have uploaded tracks from Ali's new solo album Flying High to his myspace, come by and let us know what you think or if you want to pre order you can get it on his myspace page.
Ali will be on tour in the UK from June 19th – July 4th come and see him and his new band live – they are tearing it up, round the country with a great party vibe!
Big Love Ali's Team x
Hey!!!! My friend is playing support first, then I'm on around 9pm. The set'll finish by 10.15-10.30 perhaps, but I'll be hanging out afterwards. I really hope you can make it...! Haven't seen you for an age! xx
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