DAWNING OF A NEW WAY is a tune I wrote during a time of big change in my life. It is also the title of my first release.
The first day was guitar trio, with guitarist ROMERO LUBAMBO,CHICO HUFF on bass and ALLISON MILLER on drums.
The second day of recording was piano trio with JIM RIDL on piano, TIM LEKAN on acoustic bass and ALLISON MILLER on drums.
you can find this cd at www. cdbaby.com/cd/ginaroche
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Tim Lekan and I wrote the tunes "Tender Touch" and "Because of you" a while back, and these recordings are from Tim Lekan’s CD "PM," with TIM LEKAN on acoustic bass, RANDY PORTER on piano and BOBBY SHOMO on drums. You can find Timmie’s CD at www.dreamboxmedia.com/lekan.htm
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The tunes "TOUCH" and "I BELONG" are newer tunes that will be included on my next CD.
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I’m happy to work and record with some truly gifted ’n groovy musicians...we always have a good time...so...here’s a nibble...
Jim Ridl, Romero Lubambo, Randy Porter, Vinicius Cantuária, Allison Miller, Barry Sames, Tim Lekan, Nilson Matta, Shawn Qaissaunee, Ranaan Meyer, Paul Jost, Doc Gibbs, Erik Johnson, Chico Huff, John Swana, Gerald Veasley, Tony Marino, Jimmy Coleman, Butch Reed, Tony Miceli, Massimo DeAngelis, George Mesterhazy, Steve Varner, John Blake Jr., Randy Sutin, Michael Pedicin Jr., Tom Cohen, Steve Bescrone, Owen Sczerba, Andy Lalasis, Dean Schneider, Coleman Mellett, Ted Baker, Rick Tate Jr, Jim Miller, Conrad Korsch, Jason Shattil, Sheryl Bailey, Tom Palmer, Dean Carrigan, Alex Domschot, Mike Boone, Tony Salicondro, Charles Sye, Bobby Shomo, Dave Posmontier, Stan Slotter, Jack Kessler, "The Sacred Divas - Micki Kornegay & Sherry Butler", Warren Cooper, Kevin McConnell, Edgardo Cintron, Haim Cotton, Mitch Coodley, Mark Graham, Leandro Fortes, Billy Moran, Bob Sachs, Perry Schirmer, Gary Olds, Rick Trahan, Dane Anthony, Dave DePalma, Bob Coulon, Frank Maione...and from the good ’ole funk days!...Bob Fowler, Vince Colella, Kevin Ewalt, Jon Pruitt, Shawn Faulk, Artie Schroeck, Brian Seeger, Tony Day, Shem Schroeck, Dee Pappas, Jack Faulkner, Harry Himles, Jeff Seykot, Maurice Rose, Rich Janice, Jay Nichols, Rick Zayas, Arland Gilliam, George Genna, Frank Strauss, Dave Hartl, Rick Dior ...ok if I left anyone out (and I KNOW I did...just let me know! Love Gina)
Influences
Ricki Lee Jones, Chet Baker, Elis Regina, Chaka Khan, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bonnie Raitt, Norma Winstone, Chet Baker, El Debarge, Carmen McRae, Todd Rundgren, Randy Newman, Kenny Loggins, Ivan Lins, Patti Austin, Michael Ruff, Stevie, Donny Hathaway...this list goes on forever!
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection” ~Anais Nin
A most versatile vocalist, Gina Roché, is known for her intensely captivating performances.Roché imbues a Brazilian flavor into her unique blend of jazz, blues and original compositions.
Gina has toured Japan, the U.S., the Grand Cayman Islands, and Aruba, singing in different languages with musicians from Brazil, Africa, Japan, Mexico and Puerto Rico, she was an original member of the all female Latin group "Ellas.”
A featured artist at Paris and Bally’s in Las Vegas, Gina has performed in nearly every Atlantic City casino in a wide array of genres. In 2002, Gina performed one of her original compositions with a symphony orchestra at The Philadelphia Kimmel Center in an event to honor Ambassador Walter Annenberg.
She has performed on Good Morning America and Late Night with Conan O’Brien and alongside renowned artists such as McCoy Tyner and Gerald Veasley. Gina’s debut CD, "Dawning of a New Way" (with Jim Ridl on piano & Romero Lubambo on guitar) continues to receive rave reviews within the jazz community. Gina is currently working on her second CD, to be released later this year.
"...an individualistic and compelling singer." ~All About Jazz.
"Gina Roché is what makes the listener sit up and take notice." ~ Jazz News
Thanks Gina for the kind words. I felt good because I was helping our friend Brenda feel good about her performance. I think she did an amazing job & was very proud of her! She has a great friend in you. I also think she can compose a little!!!! Peace alwways...Andy
Ciao Gina, Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music a lot, and the splendid voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Hi Gina, Thanks for your comment! FYI: the background on my myspace page is a photo I shot of Big Sur near Carmel, CA. approximately 75 south of SF. on HWY 101. It is my favorite place in the world...Thanksfully, the scenic area has remain largely unchanged since I first visited it 30 years ago!
Hello Gina, Greetings from Richmond, VA. Thanks for your myspace friendship.Congratulations on your playing/writing/singing. Your music sounds fantastic! Hope to catch you live sometime soon. Best,
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